Articles about NCIS
Young guns
NCIS: Origins stars Austin Stowell and Mariel Molino discuss stepping into this prequel series based on the US crime juggernaut, how Stowell sought to follow in original star Mark Harmon’s footsteps and their perfect partnership on set.
Together again
NCIS stars Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo reunite on screen for franchise spin-off NCIS: Tony & Ziva. The actors talk about the long-gestating project, their off-screen friendship and how the drama breaks the procedural mould.
Cote de Pablo, Michael Weatherly reunite for new NCIS chapter
Paramount+ has ordered a “new chapter” in the NCIS franchise, picking up a series that will centre on characters Ziva David and Tony DiNozzo.
Life on set
Stars from US series including FBI, Grey’s Anatomy, The 100 and NCIS offer a glimpse into what life is like working on a year-long network drama.
Life-changing television
On the back of an extensive film career, NCIS star Maria Bello tells DQ why she has come to love working in television and reveals the secret to the long-running US crime drama’s global success.
Following procedure
Procedural series were once the bread and butter of US broadcast networks. But international buyers are finding them harder to come by amid the appetite for increasingly serialised storytelling. DQ examines the future of the story-of-the-week format.
Talking Bull
After 13 years investigating crimes on US juggernaut NCIS, Michael Weatherly swapped the navy police for the courtroom with Bull. As the legal drama begins its second season, the actor discusses both CBS series, auditioning for Steven Spielberg and why procedurals still have the ability to satisfy viewers.
True crime tops TV trends
From true crime to financial crime, the ever-evolving crime genre continues to dominate the TV landscape. Also this week, a US adaptation for Misfits and a new trans drama from Freeform.
Crossover crazy
With The Flash and Supergirl set to meet for the first time, Michael Pickard looks at the trend for drama crossovers, with viewers’ favourite characters set to share more screen time in the future.
A matter of time
US cables shows like The Shannara Chronicles and Colony are seeing their audiences double thanks to time-shifted viewing, a situation that encourages caution when deciding whether to renew.
Putting the Spotlight on Oscar winners
This week, DQ looks into the TV work of the writers behind Oscar winners Spotlight and The Big Short, plus the new showrunners for Netflix’s House of Cards.
Out with the new, in with the old
As more original dramas are produced than ever before, DQ finds there’s still a place for classic series to find new audiences.