NCIS: Los Angeles Showbiz Cheat Sheet

NCIS: Los Angeles
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NCIS: Los Angeles
NCIS: Los Angeles is a CBS primetime drama that made its debut in 2009 starring LL Cool J and Chris O’Donnell. It is a spinoff series to NCIS, which was introduced as a backdoor pilot of the popular series JAG. The series focuses on an LA-based team of agents who work for the Office of Special Projects of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service. They collectively track down criminals that pose a threat to the nation’s security. This team, led by Henrietta "Hetty" Lange (Linda Hunt), goes deep undercover, using false identities and advanced technology. The NCIS franchise debuted a second spinoff in 2014: NCIS: New Orleans. This series ended in 2021 after seven seasons. The franchise welcomed its third spinoff, NCIS: Hawai’i, in 2021 starring Vanessa Lachey.
- TV Genres: American, Action, Drama, Police Procedural
- Network: CBS
- Where to Watch: U.S.-based viewers can watch the show on CBS via Fubo.TV or Paramount Plus.
- Cast: LL Cool J, Linda Hunt, Chris O'Donnell, Daniela Ruah, Eric Christian Olsen
- Seasons: 13
- First Episode: September 22, 2009
- Spinoffs: NCIS: New Orleans (2014- 2021); NCIS: Hawai’i (2021-current)
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