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Though he has been busy booking and prepping for a lead role in ABC’s Nashville-set 9-1-1 spinoff, Chris O’Donnell has gotten wind of the recent developments in his NCIS: Los Angeles character’s life.

TVLine spoke with O’Donnell on the blue carpet at Disney’s recent Upfront presentation, and at the 1:30 mark in the video above, I ask if he had heard that NCIS: LA‘s Callen is now expecting a baby with wife Anna.

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While fans of ABC shows will have a lot to watch in the fall with their favorite shows returning, there is only one new show that is on the docket for the network. A spinoff of 9-1-1 will head to TVs this fall on 9-1-1‘s new home after 9-1-1 Lone Star ended at Fox, where the parent show used to air. Check out the trailer below. 9-1-1: Nashville (Thursdays 9/8c) 9-1-1: Nashville is the second spinoff of 9-1-1 after Lone Star. The series stars Chris O’Donnell in the lead, who plays Captain Don Sharpe, a fire chief and rodeo rider who runs his firehouse with his son. Of his casting, showrunner Tim Minear told TV Insider, “I think he actually fits into this franchise in an interesting way, and I think it’ll be fun for him, too, because he was so great on NCIS: LA.

LL Cool J's NCIS character, Special Agent Sam Hanna, first appeared in Season 1 of NCIS: Los Angeles. After reprising his role in Season 22, episode 18, of NCIS, many fans wondered if they could expect to see Sam again in the future.

Per TVInsider, NCIS executive producer Steven D. Binder addressed this possibility. Binder has stated that there is no official word on whether LL Cool J will return to the show next season.However, he did not rule out the possibility, stating, "But I, as a showrunner, say LL always has a place at NCIS. They all do. They're all great. They're pros. We love having them." He continued, "It's just people have very busy schedules, especially he does. So making it work is a logistical challenge and probably the bottleneck more than anything to why you may or may not see more. Not because there's not a desire and a will,...

“9-1-1: Nashville” has added two more names to its cast: LeAnn Rimes and Kimberly Williams-Paisley.

TheWrap has confirmed that the two performers will star in the forthcoming ABC series alongside fellow cast members Chris O’Donnell (“NCIS: Los Angeles”) and Jessica Capshaw (“Grey’s Anatomy”). Representatives for 20th Television and ABC declined to comment.

“9-1-1: Nashville” is being set up to be the third entry in the growing “9-1-1” universe. It comes on the heels of “9-1-1: Lone Star,” the franchise’s Rob Lowe-led Texas spin-off, which ended after five seasons in early February. The franchise’s flagship series, “9-1-1,” is currently in the midst of airing its eighth season. After premiering on Fox in 2018, “9-1-1” moved to ABC in its seventh season. “9-1-1: Lone Star,” conversely, aired in its entirety on Fox.

“9-1-1: Nashville” comes from Rashad Raisani and “9-1-1” co-creators Ryan Murphy and Tim Minear. The three are set...

A little bit of country has just found its way into 9-1-1: Nashville. Two actors with ties to Music City have just boarded the hotly anticipated spinoff as series regulars.

Per Variety, LeAnn Rimes and Kimberly Williams-Paisley have joined the upcoming ABC drama series in undisclosed series regular roles. Rimes is best known for her music career, originally finding success as a country artist before crossing over to other musical genres. She made the jump to acting in the late '90s, with roles in American Dreams, Drop Dead Diva, Anger Management, and Logan Lucky. As for Williams-Paisley, she is married to country musician Brad Paisley and had a recurring role as Peggy Kenter on Nashville, a beloved drama series set in the titular Tennessee city that chronicled the lives of various fictitious country music singers.

So far, the cast for 9-1-1: Nashville also includes Jessica Capshaw and Chris O’Donnell,...

On Monday, April 21, the iconic LL Cool J made a grand comebackto the NCISuniverse as Sam Hanna in the flagship series, but only in a guest capacity. He appeared in “After the Storm,” Season 22, Episode 18 of the procedural, which ended with the possibility of Sam rejoining the agency, thereby hinting at LL Cool J’s reappearance in future episodes of NCIS. Although nothing is set in stone yet, executive producer Steven D. Binder has echoed fans’ wishes, expressing hopes of seeing the TV star once more on the military series while also addressing the chances.

During an interview with TV Insider, Binder maintained that LL Cool J, like other NCIS stars, will always have a home with the franchise. However, while he would love to see the actor-rapper onscreen again, there’s the issue of scheduling. The EP said:

“I, as a showrunner, say LL always has a place at NCIS.

NCIS Spinoffs Breakdown(Photo Credit –Instagram)

There are several media franchises in the world, including Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, Mission: Impossible, Star Trek, and more. NCIS is one of them, and the military police procedural franchise has earned its success over the years with each new season and each new installment ordered by CBS.

The universe has expanded exponentially from the first NCIS installment to several spinoffs, sequels, and international editions. Fans are always excited to witness a new edition of the crime, investigative, and action-filled world of NCIS. Here are the spin-offs and installments the franchise currently has.

How Many Spinoffs Exist In The NCIS Franchise?

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NCIS was the first installment of the media franchise, launched in September 2003. The 22nd season was the latest, airing from October 2024 to May 2025. The show has already been renewed for season 23. There are currently seven official NCIS spinoffs in addition to the original series,...

When NCIS: Los Angeles came to an end last May, it accounted for 323 episodes spread over 14 seasons, with the first airing in 2009. And it didn’t take long for the series to hit its stride.

Within 6 months of its release, the series had managed to gather a fanbase that would remain glued to TV Screens, waiting for the next episode to drop. Sadly, it would be within that time that they would have their first heartbreak.

Adam Jamal Craig’s character was killed off in Season 1 itself No one was safe in NCIS || Credit: CBS

As the first season of NCIS: Los Angeles was beginning to gain steam, the likes of Chris O’Donnell, Peter Cambor, and Daniela Ruah began to win fans’ hearts. One such star was Adam Jamal Craig.

The Lenexa, 1 Mile star essayed the role of special agent Dom Vaile. While he had little by little gone on...

NCIS: Origins is airing its season 1 finale tonight, and we have some info on a returning character you might recognize!

Here’s the previously released synopsis for the episode, titled “Cecilia”: “When the murder of Pedro Hernandez is unearthed, Gibbs faces a reckoning. But when he needs his team most, the loyalty of one is brought into question.”

We learned a character from the NCIS universe will be appearing in the finale!

Keep reading to find out more…

TV Line reports we’ll be introduced to Military Police investigator Lara Macy! If you don’t know the lore, the character first appeared on NCIS back in season 6 in a series of episodes that served as a backdoor pilot for NCIS: Los Angeles.

Louise Lombard portrayed Lara Macy in those episodes. When NCIS: LA was ordered to series, Lara Macy got replaced with a new character, Operations Manager Henrietta “Hetty” Lange,...

There are a few shows or movies that set a standard and a template for a whole genre. HBO’s 2001 miniseries Band of Brothers not only did that for war dramas but also launched and boosted many acting careers. The series, created by Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg, presented real-life events of Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division throughout World War II.

The ensemble cast of Band of Brothers is one of the main reasons people still remember the show. Apart from playing the roles of soldiers, actors like Scott Grimes as Donald Malarkey, Kirk Acevedo as Joe Toye, and Damian Lewis as Richard Winters made the audience empathize with their losses and wins and connect with their camaraderie. Now, after more than two decades since its premiere, let’s catch up with some of these talented cast members and see what they are up to.

Gerald McRaney is the latest addition to the Murdaugh family limited series in the works at Hulu, Variety has learned exclusively.

Previously announced cast members include Jason Clarke, Patricia Arquette, J. Smith-Cameron, Johnny Berchtold, Will Harrison, Brittany Snow, Noah Emmerich, Kathleen Wilhoite, and Tommy Dewey. The series is based on the true story of Maggie and Alex Murdaugh as well as the reporting of Mandy Matney, journalist and creator of the “Murdaugh Murders” podcast. Clarke will play Alex, while Arquette will play Maggie. Snow will star as Matney.

The Murdaugh family were powerful players in the Lowcountry region of South Caroline, wielding great legal and political influence. But for the better part of a decade, the family has been accused of involvement in a variety of crimes, ranging from fraud to murder. In addition to the “Murdaugh Murders” podcast, they have been the subject of multiple docuseries and news specials.

The cause of death for actress Michelle Trachtenberg has officially been revealed.

Best known for her roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl, Trachtenberg was found dead in her midtown Manhattan apartment on February 27 at the age of 39.

The coroner’s office had originally informed the public that the cause of Trachtenberg’s death would not be determined, as her family had requested that no autopsies be conducted, due to religious practices. However, a review of laboratory test results found that the actress died due to complications from diabetes mellitus, according to the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner’s statement to Deadline. The spokesperson explained, “Toxicology testing can be done without autopsy.”

In January 2024, Trachtenberg shot back at critics who made harsh comments about her appearance when she posted a selfie to Instagram, saying, “Fun fact. This is my face…Not malnutrition no problems. Why do you have to hate?...

As the highly anticipated spin-off series Sheriff Country starts to take shape at CBS, new names start getting added to the slate of main stars. Today, the network announced through Deadline two pretty big newcomers that will help elevate the story of the new procedural series: Christopher Gorham and Michele Weaver have joined the show as series regulars. The spin-off is yet to get a release date, but at this point CBS is eyeing the 2025-2026 schedule to debut the first season, probably close to its mothership series Fire Country.

While CBS hasn't unveiled a full synopsis for Sheriff Country, we do know that the series will follow no-nonsense Mickey Fox (Morena Baccarin) as she patrols the streets of Edgewater and investigates cases from the small town. She is the stepsister of Fire Country's Sharon Leone (Diane Farr) and the aunt of Bode Donovan (Max Thieriot). The two new...

[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for NCIS Season 22 Episode 18 “After the Storm.”] LL Cool J reprises his NCIS: LA role as Sam Hanna in the Monday, April 21, episode of NCIS. And with his return — he appeared on the mothership in the LA backdoor pilot and the three-show crossover with Hawai’i — comes a couple of key updates. First of all, Sam is no longer with NCIS. After his Elite team was killed in Hawai’i, he requested a leave of absence because he wanted a change of pace. Now, he’s working in D.C., on the Hill, wearing a suit, dealing with bureaucrats, and doing his best to protect democracy. (One senator comes in handy during the case.) It’s a “course correction,” he tells Knight (Katrina Law) when she checks on him, knowing the grief of losing a team. He asked to be a voice since politicians don’t see ...

Sam Hanna returned to the universe on NCIS Season 22 Episode 18, bringing with him a vibrant jolt of flavor to savor as the series continues.

I may have seen one episode of NCIS: LA in its history, and I didn’t watch NCIS: Hawai’i other than a few times, either, so I’m kind of in the dark here.

So, that’s the bad news. The good news is that I enjoyed his “return,” even if he was more of a new (but recognizable) face to me.

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So what brought Sam Hanna back to the NCISverse after not one, but two of his previous shows were canceled?

I’m glad you asked.

I was totally on board with the poor guy trying to get a good night’s sleep in his hotel room. Who hasn’t been there (maybe without the squeaky bunny slippers)?

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It’s “sink or swim” for the long-simmering Gibbs/Lala relationship, which will be put to the ultimate test in next week’s NCIS: Origins Season 1 finale.

Ahead of tonight’s episode airing on CBS at 10/9c, in which Sac Cliff Wheeler (played by Patrick Fischler) struggles to hold onto his job as new developments in the Sandman case come to light, TVLine has a pair of exclusive photos from the prequel spinoff’s incredibly powerful freshman finale.

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The New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has determined that actor Michelle Trachtenberg died from complications related to diabetes mellitus. She was 39.

Trachtenberg was found unresponsive in her Manhattan apartment on February 26. Emergency medical personnel arrived on the scene and pronounced her dead. Authorities reported no signs of foul play.

Initially, the medical examiner did not perform an autopsy, citing a request from the family based on religious considerations. In the absence of criminal suspicion, the office allowed the request. A final ruling was made following analysis of laboratory samples, which confirmed the cause of death.

At the time of her death, NBC News reported that Trachtenberg had recently undergone a liver transplant. The medical examiner’s statement did not mention that procedure in its ruling.

Trachtenberg began acting professionally in early childhood. Her career started with television commercials and a recurring role as Lily Montgomery on All My Children.

We have a cause of death for former Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl star Michelle Trachtenberg.

Following a review of laboratory test results, it was determined that Trachtenberg died naturally as a result of complications from diabetes mellitus, the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner told Deadline in a statement.

Trachtenberg was found unresponsive in her midtown Manhattan apartment February 26. Paramedics pronounced her dead at the scene. No foul was suspected. She was 39.

The coroner’s office initially said her cause of death would remain undetermined because the family had requested that no autopsy be conducted because of religious reasons. The medical examiner’s office would automatically do an autopsy if foul play or criminality was suspected, but there was none, so the office did not overrule the family’s decision. Following the lab test results, the medical examiner’s office amended the cause of death.

Medalion Rahimi is set to appear in an upcoming episode of “Hacks” Season 4, Variety has learned exclusively.

The fourth season of the hit Max comedy premiered on April 10 with its first two episodes. Rahimi will make her debut on the series in the fourth episode, which airs on April 24. The official logline for Season 4 states, “Tensions rise as Deborah (Jean Smart) and Ava (Hannah Einbinder) endeavor to get their late night show off the ground and make history doing it.”

In television, Rahimi most recently starred as Special Agent Fatima Namazi in the popular CBS procedural “NCIS: Los Angeles.” Her other TV credits include “Pam & Tommy” at Hulu, the Netflix series “From Scratch,” and the Shondaland series “Still Star Crossed.” Rahimi is currently producing and starring in the feature “The Weekend on Cape Cod When Everything Changed,” and has starred in other films like “Xoxo” and “Before I Fall.

It’s no secret that many fans of the 9-1-1 franchise have mixed feelings about adding another series.

Unfortunately, the more series a franchise acquires, the more likely some shows will suffer over others. In the case of 9-1-1, its first spinoff faced a painful death on Fox, and we barely had time to grieve before they were ushering us into a new era.

It would be a bit easier to swallow if 9-1-1: Nashville didn’t already feel as if it’s too close to 9-1-1: Lone Star from location all the way to character and plot setups.

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But one has to imagine that Ryan Murphy and ABC anticipated the frustration and malaise of some fans with this idea, so there feels like a conscious effort to ensure this latest project is big.

For starters, 9-1-1: Nashville was fortunate enough to get a straight-to-series order.

Fans of NCISand NCIS: Los Angeles are rejoicing following a new promo for the original series' latest episode. In the Season 22 episode "After the Storm," a certain special agent appears only two seconds into the clip. Although you only see the back of his head for a few seconds, that's all viewers of the franchise need to identify him before they see him fully. Special Agent Sam Hanna is back, and apparently, he's the perfect person to solve this episode-specific homicide case. The suspect will only talk to the fan-favorite character, and in good nostalgic fashion, Agent Hanna is there to get the job done.

Played by hip-hop mogul LL Cool J, in the 21-second clip, Special Agent Sam Hanna gets straight to business. As previously mentioned, viewers can only see him from the back, but the screen is split, showing the point-of-view of other agents telling Hanna they basically need his assistance.

9-1-1 fans are still mourning the end of Lone Star, but there is plenty reason to be excited about the future of the franchise. The flagship show is still going strong, and now, plans for a second spinoff in Nashville are underway. The spinoff will premiere during the 2025-26 season, and if we're basing our excitement solely on the cast, this will be one of the best shows of the fall.

Deadline confirmed that 9-1-1: Nashville has added Jessica Capshaw to its main cast. Capshaw is best known to television fans as Arizona Robbins, the doctor she played on nine seasons of Grey's Anatomy. The actress knows her way around a procedural drama, as evidenced by her long tenure with Grey's, and we're eager to see what she brings to the table as a radically different character.

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9-1-1: Nashville, the next spinoff set in the 9-1-1 universe, has just found another series regular. The casting follows the announcement that Chris O'Donnell would be starring as one of the leads.

Per Variety, it's now been revealed that 9-1-1: Nashville will also star Jessica Capshaw (Grey's Anatomy). Details about the plot of the new show have not yet been revealed, and it's not clear who O'Donnell and Capshaw will be playing. What is known is that, as the title would suggest, the series will focus on first responders working in the famous Tennessee city.

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Capshaw has experience at ABC as an alum of the hit medical drama series Grey's Anatomy. She memorably played the role of Dr. Arizona Robbins, a role that spanned from Season 5 through Season 14; she later made a guest appearance in Season 20. Additionally, Capshaw starred in two seasons of the ABC drama series The Practice.

Linda Hunt’s absence from NCIS: Los Angeles didn’t go unnoticed, and fans definitely felt the void. As Hetty Lange, she brought a unique presence that was equal parts fierce and mysterious.

But then, just like that, she slowly started disappearing from episodes, sparking all kinds of buzz and speculation. Turns out, a major life decision was quietly unfolding behind the scenes, one that ultimately led her to step away from the spotlight.

Linda Hunt in a still from NCIS: Los Angeles | Credits: CBS

No drama, no grand exit, just a personal turning point that changed everything. And for someone as iconic as Hunt, sometimes walking away takes more strength than staying.

Linda Hunt left NCIS: Los Angeles to focus on health and a slower life

When NCIS: Los Angeles hit its 300-episode milestone, one face fans missed the most was Linda Hunt’s Hetty Lange. A staple for 12 seasons,...

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Any show that makes it to 300 episodes is on a relatively small list in the grand scheme of TV history, especially if we take out the likes of unscripted and talk shows from that list. In the realm of scripted television, it's truly rare air, and it's even rarer when a spin-off manages to accomplish such a feat. Such is the case with "NCIS: Los Angeles," which lasted a whopping 14 seasons spanning 323 episodes. It's even more amazing given that the flagship show "NCIS" was, itself, technically a spin-off of the oft-forgotten "Jag."

The first spin-off in the larger "NCIS" franchise has a great many characters that fans came to know and love over the years, including Chris O'Donnell's Callen and LL Cool J's Sam Hanna. But at or right near the top of that list is Linda Hunt, who...

NCIS: Origins Season 1 ends soon on CBS.

The abbreviated first season of the hit drama concludes with Episode 18.

CBS only ordered 18 episodes for the first season of the NCIS prequel show, possibly fearing it might not be a success.

But Monday nights have been kind to the show, especially with NCIS serving as the lead-in each week.

CBS already ordered NCIS: Origins Season 2. New episodes will begin arriving in the fall of 2025.

Unfortunately, a long summer hiatus is sneaking up on viewers, beginning much sooner than fans might hope.

The NCIS: Origins episode schedule for April 2025

Below is the breakdown of Monday nights for the rest of April 2025.

Three new episodes remain before the show takes its summer break.

We can also see the NCIS: Origins season finale, which debuts on Monday, April 28.

Important guest stars will make their first appearances down the stretch, possibly leading to them returning for more episodes next year.

Oliver Stark is hoping to see more of the Buckley family across the expanding 9-1-1 universe. The ABC procedural is set to return for its ninth season in the upcoming TV cycle, following its recent renewal alongside fellow scripted hits like The Rookie, Will Trent, and Grey’s Anatomy. The next season will also mark the debut of a new 9-1-1 spin-off, Nashville (probably a working title), set in the heart of the country music capital. With the spin-off expected to share DNA with the flagship series, the chances of a crossover are high. Stark, who plays Evan “Buck” Buckley, one of the 118’s core firefighters, is already looking forward to the possibility of a Buckley family tie-in between both shows.

In his recent interview with ScreenRant, Stark was asked whether he'd be open to a potential crossover with the upcoming spin-off, and his enthusiastic response said it all.

The NCIS social media team had fun with April Fool’s Day 2025.

Playing off the Young Sheldon success with the network, they rolled out an advertisement for Young NCIS.

The Big Bang Theory was a CBS hit, and the network greenlit a prequel show called Young Sheldon that told earlier stories about Sheldon Cooper.

NCIS: Origins has worked similarly, telling stories about a younger Leroy Jethro Gibbs.

Young NCIS goes further back, depicting the NCIS cast as they would look in elementary school.

Many NCIS fans loved the April Fool’s Day joke.

Young NCIS advertised on social media

“This fall, there’s no case too small. #YoungNCIS is coming soon to a TV near you,” reads the caption of the Young NCIS advertisement.

The seven primary NCIS cast members are depicted as kids, beginning with Agent Alden Parker, who is front and center. Gary Cole plays the character.

Parker...

The fate of 9-1-1 on ABC has been revealed. Fortunately for fans of the series, it's been confirmed that the show will be coming back to ABC for another season.

Per Variety, 9-1-1 has been renewed for Season 9. It was one of several shows given a renewal order that was announced on Thursday, joining other popular series like The Rookie, Grey's Anatomy, Will Trent, and Shifting Gears. Previously, ABC had doled out renewals for Abbott Elementary and High Potential for the next TV season. This leaves Doctor Odyssey on the bubble, still in danger of getting canceled.

The news of 9-1-1 getting renewed comes after it was announced that another spinoff series is in development. While the network has not ordered any new pilots for the new TV season, ABC gave a new 9-1-1 offshoot a straight-to-series order. Called 9-1-1: Nashville, the show will move the story over to Nashville,...

Bryan Lillis has been cast in a guest star role in “Dexter: Resurrection,” Variety has learned exclusively.

Lillis will play Ryan, a guest staying at the Empire Hotel in the upcoming continuation of the “Dexter” franchise. He joins previously announced guest stars David Dastmalchian, Neil Patrick Harris, Krysten Ritter, and Eric Stonestreet.

Lillis is known for his roles in films like “Promising Young Woman” as well as for appearances in shows like “NCIS: Los Angeles,” “Shining Vale,” and “9-1-1.” He is repped by Framework Entertainment and Gray Talent.

Michael C. Hall is returning as Dexter Morgan for “Dexter: Resurrection.” He will be joined by Uma Thurman as Charley, David Zayas as Detective Angel Batista, Jack Alcott as Dexter’s son Harrison Morgan, Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine as Blessing Kamara, Kadia Saraf as Detective Claudette Wallace, Dominic Fumusa as Detective Melvin Oliva, Emilia Suárez as Elsa Rivera, with James Remar as...

As NCIS Season 22 is nearing its end, the beloved police procedural series is still managing to keep audiences engaged with exciting storylines. From a suspicious deputy director to mysterious spiritual entities from the past, NCIS covered a lot after its short season last year. The suspense and intrigue keep coming even before the finale as a major character's return will shake things up for the team. In a previous interview with Collider's Ryan Cortero, NCIS star Brian Dietzen teased that a "wonderful guest star" would be returning in Season 22, Episode 18. Now we have confirmation that NCIS: Los Angeles and NCIS: Hawai’i star LL Cool J will reprise the role of Sam Hanna in NCIS.

In a report from TV Insider, the episode description reads, "When a trio of combat vets are found murdered in a D.C. motel room, NCIS tracks down a suspect who refuses to talk to anyone but Sam Hanna.

The NCIS: Origins cast has added someone for the upcoming season finale.

Claire Berger has joined Origins and will help pay homage to a character from the other shows.

We will soon meet the future Special Agent in Charge at the Office of Special Projects in Los Angeles.

Claire plays Military Police investigator Lara Macy during the NCIS: Origins season finale.

Macy (the character) appeared in the backdoor pilot of NCIS: Los Angeles during NCIS Season 6. A two-episode arc introduced the world to Chris O’Donnell as G. Callen and LL Cool J as Agent Sam Hanna. Their boss was Macy.

Louise Lombard originally played the character, but she was replaced by Linda Hunt when the latter actress starred as Operations Manager Henrietta “Hetty” Lange on NCIS: LA.

Claire Berger joins the NCIS: Origins cast as Lara Macy

As previously reported by Monsters and Critics, the first NCIS: Origins season finale airs in April.

While the movie business has experienced a concerning degree of commercial and critical turbulence over the first three months of 2025, television has stepped up to provide entertainment seekers an impressive array of captivating new series, as well as stellar new seasons from returning shows. "Severance" just stuck the landing at the end of its celebrated second season, "The White Lotus" is back doing its darkly comedic thing with possibly its strongest cast to date, and "The Studio" is a brilliantly brutal Hollywood satire that takes no prisoners in showing viewers how the showbiz sausage is made.

Hence, it's a very high compliment to suggest that the new Max hospital drama, "The Pitt," might be the best of the '25 bunch thus far. Created by R. Scott Gemmill, a TV writing veteran who got his start on "ER" before taking the showrunning reins on "NCIS: Los Angeles," the show is a...

“Law and Order: Svu” has tapped the first female showrunner in the NBC procedural’s long history.

Variety has confirmed with sources that Michele Fazekas has been named showrunner of the cop drama, having previously worked as a writer and co-executive producer on the series from 2001-2006. She takes over the top spot on the series from David Graziano, who has been the showrunner for the past three seasons.

Reps for NBC declined to comment.

“Law and Order: Svu” is currently airing its 26th season. It has not been formally renewed for Season 27 at this time, but is widely expected to be in the coming weeks.

Along with her longtime writing partner Tara Butters, Fazekas was most recently the co-showrunner on “The Boys” spinoff “Gen V” at Amazon. The second season of that show is currently in the works.

With Butters, Fazekas also created shows like “Emergence” and “Kevin (Probably) Saves the World.

Some new information about the season 1 finale of NCIS: Origins has just dropped!

If you don’t know, the season one finale will air at 10 p.m. Et on Monday, April 28.

Here’s the previously released synopsis for that episode: “When the murder of Pedro Hernandez is unearthed, Gibbs faces a reckoning. But when he needs his team most, the loyalty of one is brought into question.”

However, we just learned a character from the NCIS universe will be appearing in the finale!

Keep reading to find out more…

TV Line reports we’ll be introduced to Military Police investigator Lara Macy! If you don’t know the lore, the character first appeared on NCIS back in season 6 in a series of episodes that served as a backdoor pilot for NCIS: Los Angeles.

Louise Lombard portrayed Lara Macy in those episodes. When NCIS: LA was ordered to series, Lara Macy...

NCIS: Origins has been an interesting show to discuss. It's a prequel to the events of the flagship NCIS series, but it's pulling from characters and events that we first heard about two decades ago. We are finally getting to see hallowed NCIS events play out in real time, which gives the show both a fresh appeal and a sense of nostalgia.

Origins will continue to appeal to fans in this unique sense courtesy of its season one finale. The series has already played out the details that led Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Austin Stowell) to kill the man responsible for his wife and child's death. The finale, however, will detail what happens when this violent act is discovered by Gibbs' peers.

Former Sac Lara Macy will return to NCIS

One of whom we have actually met before. TV Line has confirmed a well-known figure from NCIS history, Lara Macy, will...

Arnold Schwarzenegger was the bonafide action star of the ‘80s and ‘90s, but he never shied away from exploring other genres. The actor especially excelled in comedies, collaborating with actors like Danny DeVito and Sinbad to craft some jolly-good comedies in the ‘80s and the ‘90s, while simultaneously beating up bad guys.

One of them was the underrated action-comedy Kindergarten Cop, where he played an undercover police detective posing as a kindergarten teacher. The film was a commercial success, and Schwarzenegger was praised for his acting chops. However, his co-star Linda Hunt implied that her role was too ‘boring’ and made her thankful for NCIS: Los Angeles.

Linda Hunt discreetly roasted Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Kindergarten Cop Arnold Schwarzenegger in Kindergarten Cop | Credits: Universal Pictures

Actress Linda Hunt is best known as Detective Hetty Lange in the procedural drama NCIS: Los Angeles. The actress’ performance and the character of Hetty have become a pop cultural icon,...

“Industry” Season 4 is continuing to build out its cast with the addition of Kal Penn, Charlie Heaton, and Claire Forlani.

The trio join returning cast members like Myha’la, Marisa Abela, Ken Leung, Sagar Radia, Kit Harington, and Miriam Petche in the HBO/BBC series, as well as new cast members Max Minghella, Kiernan Shipka, Jack Farthing, Toheeb Jimoh, and Amy James-Kelly.

Penn will play Jay Jonah Atterbury, described as the “CEO and founder of payment processor Tender.” Heaton will play Jim Dycker, “a finance journalist.” Finally, Forlani will play Cordelia Hanani-Spyrka, a “corporate PR heavy-hitter.”

Penn first broke out with playing one of the title roles in the “Harold & Kumar” film franchise before going on to star in shows like the medical drama “House” and the political drama “Designated Survivor.” He recently appeared as a guest host on Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” and starred in the hit horror film “Smile.

CBS’ NCIS: Origins will serve up another blast from the NCIS-verse’s past before breaking for the summer.

As TVLine previously told you, the Season 1 finale — airing Monday, April 28 and titled “Cecilia” (as in Special Agent “Lala” Dominguez’s actual first name) — will find Gibbs (played Austin Stowell) facing a reckoning when the murder of Pedro Hernandez is unearthed.

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9-1-1 is spreading from Los Angeles to Nashville with a new spin-off of the ABC drama series announced earlier in the year. The network has already given a full season order with NCIS: LA alum Chris O'Donnell named to headline the new offshoot. When it does premiere, Nashville will mark the second and only airing 9-1-1 spin-off, replacing the first spin-off,9-1-1: Lone Star, which drew its curtains early this year after five seasons. As fans continue to anticipate what looks to be another thrilling entry into the growing 9-1-1 universe, star, Angela Bassett is already anticipating crossovers between the two shows.

Bassett, who plays LAPD Seargent Athena Grant on the mothership series, recently appeared in a crossover episode with the cruise ship medical drama, Doctor Odyssey. It marked the first time an inter-franchise crossover was happening within the world of Ryan Murphy's created shows and...

NCIS has finished filming for the year.

The NCIS cast wrapped the season on Thursday, filming the final scenes for the season-ending episode.

NCIS Season 22 has done well in the ratings, adding another year of success.

Even the move from Tuesdays to Monday nights hasn’t slowed the show in recent years: It’s still one of the top dramas on TV.

If it seems early to film the final scenes, that’s because it is. The season finale comes up quicker than fans might have hoped.

This is also a shorter season than most. CBS only ordered 20 episodes for NCIS Season 22.

Wilmer Valderrama shares a video from the final day of filming

“That’s a wrap on season 22,” NCIS star Wilmer Valderrama wrote on Instagram.

“See you next season!” he added to the post, which included a fun video.

The video depicts Valderrama, who plays Agent Nick Torres, as...

It was the year 2009 when the world was introduced to the life of forensic detectives in an iconic show called NCIS: Los Angeles. Featuring some iconic stars like Linda Hunt and Daniela Ruah, the show became a fan-favorite.

Much like every other show, NCIS: Los Angeles had its ups and downs. However, the ups and downs of Linda Hunt’s life were quite a bit too much. Thanks to her resistance, the world was able to witness an iconic actor shining in her role.

Linda Hunt in a still from NCIS: Los Angeles | Credits: CBS Studios Linda Hunt was told to quit acting

Portraying the role of Henrietta Lange, the world fell in love with Linda Hunt and how masterful she was as the Operations Manager at NCIS. The character was ferocious in nature and, despite being timid, was an intimidating character.

Hunt found fame for her role in NCIS...

NCIS has returned with new Season 22 episodes as the march to the finale begins.

As previously reported by Monsters and Critics, the NCIS season finale arrives on May 5.

A new episode aired on March 24, featuring the return of Agent Sawyer (played by Zane Holtz).

It was fun to have Sawyer and Torres interacting again, and Sawyer hadn’t been on an episode since Season 20.

Only five new episodes are left this season, including the one on March 31.

Some important storylines are coming up, with only one Monday in April that doesn’t have new content.

NCIS Season 22, Episode 16 synopsis

“A girls’ night out takes an unexpected turn when NCIS is called to investigate the motive of a possible arsonist; Torres struggles to find work/life balance,” reads the NCIS synopsis for the March 31 episode.

The door is open for several interesting guest stars in the new episode.

TV promo for...

After spending 14 seasons as Grisha “G” Callen on CBS’ “NCIS: Los Angeles,” actor Chris O’Donnell is returning to television to lead the cast of ABC’s “9-1-1: Nashville,” the second spinoff series from the network’s flagship drama “9-1-1.”

The new iteration received a straight to series order and will help fill the void left by the cancellation of “9-1-1: Lone Star,” which ended its five season run last month on Fox.

According to Deadline, O’Donnell will play Captain Don Sharpe, described as a rugged fire captain and rodeo rider who runs Nashville’s busiest firehouse with his beloved son. Although a devoted husband and family man, Don has secrets he’d like to remain that way.

Written and executive produced by the franchise’s co-creators Ryan Murphy and Tim Minear and “9-1-1: Lone Star” showrunner Rashad Raisani, the show is set to premiere sometime during the 2025-2026 television season,...

CBS has released details about the upcoming NCIS season finale.

We are almost out of new episodes this year.

The good news is that CBS already ordered NCIS Season 23, so more new episodes will arrive in the fall.

But the countdown has begun for the NCIS Season 22 finale, and the network has released early details.

Another hiatus ends with a new NCIS episode on Monday, March 24.

This new episode (Moonlit) is NCIS Season 22, Episode 15. It features a fun guest star.

When is the NCIS Season 22 finale?

The NCIS Season 22 finale airs on Monday, May 7. It means the season ends in less than two months.

A long summer hiatus arrives after finale night, but as mentioned, NCIS Season 23 debuts in September or October 2025.

What is the NCIS season finale about?

“As NCIS investigates a dangerous connection between the Nexus cartel and Parker’s longtime nemesis, mob boss Carla Marino, the team...

It’s time for the return of NCIS: Origins.

The new show has been on an extended hiatus since early February, but the break is ending.

NCIS: Origins is a prequel show for the NCIS Universe that tells stories about a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs and his former co-workers.

CBS has aired 13 episodes of the new drama (so far), with more to come this spring.

The bad news is that there are only 18 first-season episodes. Its first season finale hits in late April. That could sneak up on fans who missed the show during its hiatus.

The good news is that CBS ordered a second season that will arrive next year. It gives fans something to look forward to during the long summer hiatus.

When does NCIS: Origins return with a new episode?

NCIS: Origins returns on Monday, March 24. A new episode debuts at 10/9c on CBS.

Don’t forget...

The NCIS cast has added LL Cool J for later this season.

As previously reported by Monsters and Critics, a big star was slated to return to the NCIS Universe. Now we know their name.

This is what actor Brian Dietzen (he plays Dr. Jimmy Palmer) was teasing on social media.

LL Cool J is back to play Sam Hanna again. This continues his run on the various NCIS shows.

We first met Hanna in a backdoor pilot for NCIS: Los Angeles during NCIS Season 6.

LL Cool J starred in 323 episodes of NCIS: Los Angeles before jumping to another NCIS spin-off when his show ended.

He was featured on NCIS: Hawai’i Season 3, where the character popped up to help that team.

We also saw LL Cool J featured in the 2023 three-show crossover. That night he was on NCIS and its spin-offs, NCIS: LA, and NCIS: Hawai’i.

LL Cool J returns...

The NCIS franchise is expanding exponentially.

You’d think it would run out of stories after over 20 years on the air.

But despite NCIS: Hawai’i, NCIS: Los Angeles, and NCIS: New Orleans ending their runs, we have the mothership, NCIS: Origins, NCIS: Sydney, and the upcoming NCIS: Tony & Ziva.

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Simply put, it’s more alive now than it was a few years ago, which I never envisioned, given the recent hurdles the entertainment industry has faced.

Now, with the news of LL Cool J reprising the role of Special Agent Sam Hanna, it’s hard to be too excited, given that the character has had countless appearances in the broader franchise.

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He spent 14 seasons on NCIS: Los Angeles and has already made some appearances on the mothership.

Then there was his 12-episode arc on NCIS: Hawai’i last season, which...

NCIS may be one of the longest-running TV dramas, but it seems the franchise still has some surprises in store. A recent announcement about the series' ongoing 22nd season reveals a fan-favorite character will be returning.

CBS has confirmed the reprisal of LL Cool J's Sam Hanna in the April 21 episode of NCIS. In an NCISverse Instagram post, LL Cool J announced, "Back on set, baby! NCIS. Let’s get it." NCIS actor Brian Dietzen reportedly teased this appearance to TV Insider when asked if there would be any returning characters in Season 22, saying, "There are. I just worked with one, and I’m not allowed to tell you, but I’ll tell you it’s someone from NCIS‘s past, and it’s going to be fantastic, and I think people will lose their s**t."

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After being on air for over two decades, NCIS is still going strong, despite the change of the mantle of the lead cast. Original members like Mark Harmon and Michael Weatherly are no longer a part of the parent show, while the latter is set to receive his own spin-off alongside Cote de Pablo's Ziva. However, during the latest season of NCIS, longtime fans of the franchise will be treated to another familiar face from a beloved spin-off series that was canceled a few years back.

Yes, the news is true. NCIS: Los Angeles alum LL Cool J is returning to the force, this time as a guest star in the show that started it all. According to TV Line, he will reprise his role as Sam Hanna in episode 18 of NCIS Season 22. Cool J played the character in all 14 seasons of NCIS: Los Angeles, before it abruptly...