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‘We Have To Tell The Stories Honestly’: NCIS: Origins’ EP Broke Down With Us The Process Of Deciding When To Follow Established Lore And When To Retcon

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NCIS: Origins EP navigates the tricky balance of honoring established canon while introducing new twists to the beloved franchise
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  • The latest episode of Origins closely mirrored Gibbs' killing of Pedro Hernandez as seen on the original NCIS, showcasing the show's commitment to respecting the established mythology
  • However, Origins has already introduced some retcons, and the EP discussed the careful process of deciding when to tweak certain elements versus strictly adhering to NCIS lore
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Leroy Jethro Gibbs, Pedro Hernandez, David J. North, NCIS, NCIS: Origins, NCIS: Origins
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