NCIS: Origins Season 3 Nears Its Final Days as Filming Wraps — Will CBS Renew the Series for Season 4?
NCIS: Origins Season 3 Nears Its Final Days as Filming Wraps — Will CBS Renew the Series for Season 4?
NCIS: Origins fans may have reason to worry. The popular CBS prequel is approaching the end of production on its third season, and a new behind-the-scenes update from star Mariel Molino has sparked fresh discussion about the show’s future.
Molino, who plays Lala Dominguez, reportedly revealed that the production team has just three days of filming remaining. With Season 3 consisting of only 10 episodes, the update has left fans wondering whether this could be the beginning of an uncertain future for the beloved NCIS spinoff.
A Much Shorter Season for NCIS: Origins
Unlike the show’s first two seasons, which each featured 18 episodes, Season 3 has a significantly shorter 10-episode order.
The decision means viewers will have fewer opportunities to follow the younger Gibbs and his team as the story continues to develop. The shorter season is particularly noticeable given the number of storylines that remain open.
However, CBS has not officially announced that the series is ending. A 10-episode season does not automatically mean cancellation.
Mark Harmon Returns as Gibbs — And Tony DiNozzo Is Back!
One of the biggest highlights of Season 3 has been the return of Mark Harmon as present-day Leroy Jethro Gibbs.
Harmon is appearing throughout the season in a present-day storyline that connects directly to Gibbs’ past in the 1990s.
And longtime NCIS fans received another major surprise when Michael Weatherly reunited onscreen with Harmon as Tony DiNozzo for the first time in 10 years.
The reunion brought back memories of the original NCIS era and reminded viewers why the franchise continues to have such a devoted fan base.
Is Season 4 Still Possible?
At the moment, CBS has not officially announced a fourth-season renewal for NCIS: Origins.
That uncertainty is creating plenty of discussion among viewers, especially considering the show’s connection to the original NCIS universe and the potential for more familiar characters to appear.
With production approaching its final days, attention is now turning toward the remaining episodes and whether CBS will decide to continue Gibbs’ story.
Fans Still Want More Gibbs and Lala
There are still questions surrounding Lala’s future, the evolution of Gibbs’ character, and how the present-day storyline will connect with the events of the original NCIS series.
For many viewers, 10 episodes simply don’t feel like enough.
What do you think?
Should CBS give NCIS: Origins a full Season 4 with 18 episodes, or do you think the 10-episode format works better?
One thing is certain: fans aren’t ready to say goodbye to Gibbs and the team just yet!
