Mark Harmon’s NCIS Prequel Can Finally Fix Leroy Jethro Gibbs’ Oldest Plot Hole

NCIS: Origins can explain so many things about Mark Harmon’s beloved character, but it also has the opportunity to finally fix Leroy Jethro Gibbs’ oldest plot hole. A few years before he met Kate Todd in “Yankee White,” Gibbs and his team were introduced in JAG via a backdoor pilot. It’s usually omitted from NCIS’ history, considering how successful the flagship series has become. As the universe evolves beyond a straightforward expansion, it goes back in time to tackle Gibbs’ start with the agency, offering new information about his life before he became Major Case Response Team’s (MCRT) leader

Throughout his time in NCIS, Gibbs’ personal life was regularly explored. When he was first introduced, he was an enigma, with barely anything known about the character outside his work life. Occasionally, however, his personal and professional life converged, resulting in more interesting storylines. Based on the timeline, NCIS: Origins can tackle Gibbs’ darkest storyline — the brutal murder of his first wife and daughter, Shannon and Kelly. After that, however, it can delve into what came next with his relationships, offering the franchise a chance to fix his oldest plot inconsistency.