A new NCIS update offers exciting news for the upcoming season 23 of the hit procedural. Since its debut in September 2003, NCIS has become one of the longest-running and most beloved procedurals on American prime-time TV, and the NCIS season 22 finale concluded in May, with plenty of plot threads spilling over to the next season.
The season generated frustration among audiences with its underutilization of a potentially great villain with its underwhelming LaRoche twist. However, the death of Alden Parker’s father at the hands of crime boss Carla Merino sets up a strong thread heading into NCIS season 23, and a fresh report suggests things could be underway with the new season.
Via set lighting tech, Nicholas Aiello/studio_headz on Instagram, it has been revealed that NCIS season 23 is now officially in production. The post shows a couple of behind-the-scenes images from the set of the series with equipment and materials ready for shooting, with the caption that reads “Day 1 of NCIS season 23!” Check out the post below:
What This Means For NCIS Season 23
Production Is Underground For The New Season
Confirmation that production is underway for NCIS season 23 is exciting for audiences and will have fans hotly expecting the direction the show will take. The CBS ratings juggernaut is showing little sign of slowing down, and even with 23 seasons down, the show still has plenty of stories to tell and character arcs to explore.
Aiello’s post does not confirm how long the shooting schedule for the show will be, but given it’s set to air in the Fall, there is plenty to plot and shoot a well-constructed season. While an episode count for the season is also unconfirmed, it seems very likely the show will hit a key milestone and pass 500 broadcast episodes.
Our Take On NCIS Season 23
The Show Continues To Be A Pop Culture Behemoth
Production on a show like NCIS is no mean feat, and the series continues to be one of the most successful on television, with the potential to continue running for many more years. While the NCIS franchise is expanding, with multiple shows including NCIS: Origins and NCIS: Tony & Ziva, the original remains the most popular, proving just how beloved it is.
A show like NCIS always needs to look for ways of being able to evolve and freshen things up, to keep audiences guessing, and maintain engagement. And there is the hope that NCIS season 23 can serve to do that, and take the franchise in an exciting new direction.
