Bad News And More Bad News About Mark Harmon’s ‘NCIS

Recent news surrounding Mark Harmon and NCIS suggests both good and bad developments for fans. Harmon, who played the iconic character Leroy Jethro Gibbs for nearly two decades, exited the show during Season 19 in 2021. Since then, fans have been eagerly awaiting news of his return. However, as of now, there are no plans for him to reprise the role in the main series. Harmon has expressed that while he enjoyed his character’s exit storyline, he feels “fulfilled” with Gibbs’ journey. Despite frequent fan questions, he revealed that no one has reached out to him for a return to the show

On a more positive note, Harmon is returning to the NCIS universe in a different capacity. He will be narrating and executive producing a prequel series titled NCIS: Origins, which explores Gibbs’ early years. His son, Sean Harmon, will also be involved as a producer, further expanding the Gibbs family legacy within the franchise【9†source】【10†source】.

While Gibbs’ return to the main show remains uncertain, Harmon’s ongoing involvement behind the scenes ensures his influence remains strong. Fans, however, should temper expectations regarding a full-fledged comeback.