'NCIS: New York' Starring LL Cool J & Scott Caan Ordered to Series
The news comes as LL Cool J is reprising his role as Sam Hanna on the mothership.
ground.newsHere’s the latest on the NCIS: New York spinoff based on recent coverage.
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CBS officially ordered and announced NCIS: New York, a new spinoff set in New York City, starring LL Cool J (as Sam Hanna) and Scott Caan (as a roguish partner). It is positioned to join the NCIS programming block on CBS this fall.
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The network indicated the spinoff will air Tuesdays at 9 PM, between the flagship NCIS and NCIS: Origins (with NCIS: Sydney joining midseason). This scheduling places the new series as part of a broader franchise strategy.
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Development details released at upfronts include showrunner credits for R. Scott Gemmill (and involvement from Byron Balasco) and a setup that follows Sam Hanna returning to his hometown to lead a local field office with a new team.
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In ongoing coverage, outlets note LL Cool J’s recurring appearances on NCIS helped validate expanding the franchise, and several articles frame NCIS: New York as a strategic expansion rather than a direct continuation of existing characters beyond Sam Hanna.
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Reaction among fans and media ranges from excitement about LL Cool J’s return to questions about balance within the NCIS universe and potential cast breadth. Some outlets discuss scheduling implications and the potential pace of the first season.
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- Visual: a simple chart showing NCIS franchise schedule shifts with the new spinoff between NCIS and NCIS: Origins (9 PM Tuesdays) could help you grasp the lineup at a glance.
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