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‘NCIS: Origins’ Had a Franchise First in This Non-Procedural Episode
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The 'NCIS: Origins' team shakes up the franchise's formula, diving into Gibbs' personal life in a non-procedural episode.
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- The episode breaks from the NCIS franchise's typical case-of-the-week structure to focus on Leroy Jethro Gibbs' backstory and relationships.
- According to the article, this was a 'franchise first' for the NCIS universe, signaling a bold creative direction for the new spin-off series.
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Leroy Jethro Gibbs, NCIS, 'NCIS: Origins'