As Gibbs' time onNCIShas ended, his character’s storyline can only be continued inNCIS: Origins. The prequel will follow Leroy Jethro Gibbs before he becomes anNCISspecial agent, so there are several narratives thatNCIS: Originscan reveal. Gibbs was a main character inNCISfor almost 20 years, so many aspects of his character’s life and personality have already been explored. However,thisNCISspinoffcan examine Gibbs' character more deeply and show his backstory as it happened in the early 1990s.
NCIS: Origins' storywill be set in 1991, shortly after the deaths of Gibbs' first wife and daughter. This means that the show will have a chance to explore scenes that occurred before Mark Harmon took on the role. WhileNCISoften had flashback episodes, the episodes always looked at specific, defining moments in the character’s lives. The prequel will be able to show the aftermath of every major incident while also featuring mundane moments in Gibbs' life that transformed him into the agent he is inNCIS.
8Gibbs' Three Subsequent Marriages (& Divorces)
After the death of his first wife,it took a while for Gibbs to start dating again. Sometime beforeNCISaired, Gibbs married and divorced his second wife, Diane Sterling. Gibbs has described the divorce as being financially difficult, and over the course of the first few seasons ofNCIS, he kept his distance from her. SinceNCIS: Originsis set in the 1990s, there is no doubt that Gibbs and Diane’s early relationship will be a major romance plot at some point.
Gibbs' third wife was Rebecca Chase. Jeri Ryan, who playedRebecca, only appeared once inNCISseason 12. She and Gibbs broke up after Gibbs found out that she had had an affair. Not much else is known about her, so it is assumed that the two parted ways and had minimal to no contact after their divorce. Rebecca could appear inNCIS: Originsbecause their short marriage also takes place sometime during the 1990s, after Gibbs' relationship with Diane but beforeNCIS.
All of Gibbs' ex-wives share similar physical attributes to his first wife, Shannon. They are all tall with red hair.
Gibbs' fourth and final wife was Stephanie Flynn, played by Kathleen York. Like Rebecca, Stephanie also only appeared once in the whole run of Gibbs' time onNCIS, in season 5. Her relationship with Gibbs only lasted 14 months, butthe two spent a significant portion of the relationship living together in Moscow, Russia, as a result of Gibbs' career. IfNCIS: Originsshows Gibbs' trips abroad, then his relationship with Stephanie could be a major aspect of the show.
7Gibbs' Transfer From Camp Pendleton To Navy Yard
The Transition Sets Up Gibbs' Iconic Career In NCIS
NCIS: Originswill follow Gibbsas he navigates his new career at NIS, the precursor toNCIS, with a team led by Gibbs' long-time mentor, Mike Franks. He is making the move after leaving his service in the Marines. However,Camp Pendelton’s NIS is vastly different from Washington’s NCIS, also known as Navy Yard. It will be interesting to see Gibbs transition from his old job at NIS in California to the job that he has become associated with in Washington.
The transition will likely occur in later seasons, but it is something to look forward to regardless. Gibbs is experiencing so much change inNCIS: Originsseason 1 that he can not possibly imagine what his life will look like in the early 2000s. However,the transition between his job inNCIS: Originsand his job inNCISis vitalto Gibbs' story.
6Gibbs Meeting Tobias Fornell
Tobias Has A Long History With Gibbs
Tobias Fornell, played by Joe Spano, was friends withMark Harmon’s Gibbslong beforeNCIS.It is unknown exactly how Fornell and Gibbs met, soNCIS: Originsis the perfect opportunity to explore the history of their friendship. All that is known is that Fornell and Gibbs met sometime around Gibb’s divorce from Diane. When Fornell shows an interest in Diane, Gibbs advises him against the marriage, but Fornell and Diane eventually marry and divorce after the birth of their daughter, Emily. Fornell and Gibbs' friendship made thedeath of Emily Fornellin season 18 even harder for Gibbs.
Besides being a good friend to Gibbs, Fornell was also an important character to theNCISteam. He was an FBI special agent who routinely helped Gibbs and the others solve cases. Given his significance toNCIS, it is almost certain that he will appear inNCIS: Origins.The prequel’s time period also makes it possible to expand Fornell’s history with Gibbsin a way that no other spinoff can.
5The Beginning Of Gibbs And Jenny’s Relationship
Gibbs and Jenny’s Relationship Was Short But Sweet
Jenny and Gibbs met in 1999after Jenny joinedNCISin pursuit of her father’s killer, René Benoit, also known as le Grenouille. The two of them are sent to Paris, France on a covert mission to kill a Russian arms dealer and his fiancée. This would be an excellent plot to show inNCIS: Originsbecause the Paris mission started Jenny and Gibbs' relationship.NCISseason 3 even revealed that the two had fallen in love during their time together abroad.
Unfortunately, Jenny and Gibbs broke up sometime after they returned to America. However, their relationship remained significant toNCISbecause of their shared history and ongoing tension when Jenny became the Director ofNCISin season 3. She remained professional with Gibbs during her time on the show, but it is clear thatthey could have had a long-term relationship had they met under different circumstances. As Jenny is one of severaldeadNCIScharacters,NCIS: Originsis also her only chance to reappear in the franchise.
4Gibbs' Father Jackson Gibbs
Gibbs' Relationship With His Father Helps Explain Gibbs' Personality
In season 6 ofNCIS,it is revealed that Gibbs and his father have a strained relationship and thatthey have not spoken for 15 years. Their last interaction was at Shannon and Kelly’s funerals, which ended in a fight regarding Jackson bringing a date to the memorial service. Season 6 also revealed that it was Shannon who encouraged the two to remain close even after their disagreements. Without her, neither man wanted to take the first step toward reconciling.
Knowing that Gibbs has resolved his issues with his father in later seasons ofNCISwould make Jackson’s appearance inNCIS: Originsless painful.
When Jackson appears inNCIS, he and Gibbs still have a strained relationship, but it slowly improves as the men make amends and reminisce on the past. Knowing that Gibbs has resolved his issues with his father in later seasons ofNCISwould make Jackson’s appearance inNCIS: Originsless painful. Gibbs' relationship with his father would also be a significant story to follow in the prequel as it would set the stage for Gibbs' family life in 1991.
3Gibbs' Professional Relationship With Mike Franks
Franks Was A Great Mentor to Gibbs
Mike Franks has been such an important character toNCIS, both in solving cases and in revealing aspects of Gibbs' personal life. To see how Gibbs and Franks' relationship grows would be one of the most interesting parts ofNCIS: Origins.Mike Franks has also acted as a mentor to GibbsthroughoutNCIS, so seeing how it all began would be vital to understanding their relationship dynamic.
Mike Franks' importance to the prequel also opens up the possibility ofMuse Watson appearing inNCIS: Origins.Franks will be played by Kyle Schmid inNCIS: Origins,but the character was originally played by Muse Watson inNCIS. Since Mark Harmon will be appearing inNCIS: Origins, it is more than possible that Watson will also return to the franchise, at least briefly, to act as a narrator to Schmid’s Franks in the spinoff. The return of Watson could also mean that Harmon and Watson could appear on-screen again after Franks officially died inNCISseason 8.
2Gibbs' and Ducky’s Friendship As Young Professionals
Ducky Was One Of Gibbs' Longest Friends
NCIShas already shown Ducky and Gibbs' origin story, but the prequel could explain the details of how they started working together. In a flashback inNCISseason 18, episode 2, “Everything Starts Somewhere,” it is revealed thatGibbs and Ducky met completely by accident in 1980. In the same episode, Ducky persuades Gibbs to reconnect with Shannon, as they had broken up shortly prior. As a result,NCIS' Ducky is not only one of Gibbs' longest friends, but he is the reason that Gibbs was able to share so many happy moments with Shannon and their daughter Kelly.
NCIS Season 22’s Updated Theme Song Is An Extended Tribute To Gibbs' Longest Ally
NCIS season 22’s theme song includes heartwarming references to Gibbs' longest friend. The latest theme song will be a great addition to the show.
Ducky and Gibbs were friends for a long time, but it is not certain how long they were colleagues. As a result,NCIS: Originscould show how and when Ducky joined NIS, or NCIS, depending on the time period. Their strong relationship is already established, so all that is left is to show how the two characters' careers overlapped.
1Gibbs' Relationship With Shannon Gibbs
Gibbs' First Wife Is The Most Heartbreaking Gibbs Story
There is no doubt that the death of Gibbs' first wife is the most heartbreaking Gibbs story.Shannon and Kelly were killed as a result of cartel violencewhen Shannon decided to testify against a drug dealer. Shannon and Kelly’s deaths severely affected Gibbs, as he is a very emotionally reserved character throughoutNCIS. The aftermath of their deaths will be a direct focus ofNCIS: Origins. However, the prequel will also have the chance to show more scenes of Gibbs at home with his wife and daughter.
Shannon and Kelly’s deaths severely affected Gibbs, as he is a very emotionally-reserved character throughoutNCIS.
NCIShas featured several flashback scenes of Shannon before her death, butNCIS: Originswill have the chance to develop her character further and show deeper emotional connections between Shannon and Kelly and Gibbs. It will be nice to see the love of Gibbs' life on screen again, but it will be heartbreaking to realize that her character has a time limit. Knowing that Gibbs is able to overcome his grief inNCISwill hopefully make the pain of watching his character suffer a little bit easier.
NCIS: Origins
Cast
NCIS: Origins is set in 1991, preceding the events of the original series. The series introduces Leroy Jethro Gibbs as a new special agent at NCIS Camp Pendleton. Under the leadership of NCIS legend Mike Franks, Gibbs navigates his role within a tenacious, unconventional team.
