Did the Best Season of NCIS Release Nearly 20 Years Ago?
With NCIS returning for its 22nd season on October 14, 2024, it’s worth wondering if the show has already reached its pinnacle or has yet to hit its ceiling. Of course, with Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Mark Harmon) no longer leading the investigative team following his departure in 2021, it will be difficult for the long-running series to recapture past glory. Speaking of the past, 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of NCIS Season 2, arguably considered the finest chapter in show history
Making vast improvements over the inaugural season, including refining the episodic storytelling formula and promoting a beloved character to series regular, NCIS Season 2 pushed the envelope forward in several ways. While the second frame failed to capture as many eyeballs as the show’s most viewed 10th season, it remains the benchmark for quality writing, direction, performances, and establishing a standard format that continues today.