🎬 Teases from the Stars & Showrunner
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Wilmer Valderrama (Nick Torres) hinted the Season 22 finale’s shocking death will push the team “to go rogue” in Season 23—setting up an even darker, more intense tone collider.com+5people.com+5en-news.net+5.
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Steven D. Binder, showrunner, emphasized the new season will be character-forward, delving deeply into the personal lives of the entire team—especially Alden Parker—as the emotional ripples of his father’s murder unfoldscreenrant.com+5cinemablend.com+5collider.com+5.
👥 Who’s Returning?
Key cast members are confirmed or expected to return:
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Gary Cole as Alden Parker
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Wilmer Valderrama as Nick Torres
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Sean Murray as Timothy McGee
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Brian Dietzen as Jimmy Palmer
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Katrina Law as Jessica Knight
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Diona Reasonover as Kasie Hines
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Rocky Carroll as Leon Vance en.wikipedia.org+15people.com+15slashfilm.com+15
🕰️ When Will Season 23 Premiere?
No official premiere date yet—but all signs point to a Fall 2025 launch, maintaining its usual Monday night at 9 p.m. ET on CBS, with next-day streaming on Paramount+ cinemablend.com+3people.com+3parade.com+3.
📰 What to Expect Story-Wise
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Parker’s Revenge
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McGee’s Career Arc
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Jessica & Jimmy
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Nick, Kasie & Team
Torres may explore romance and personal revenge, while Kasie and Vance will also receive more layered storylinesparade.com+5cinemablend.com+5reddit.com+5.
📺 Timeline Snapshot
| Event | Date / Notes |
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| Season 22 finale | May 5, 2025 the-sun.com+15people.com+15people.com+15 |
| Renewal announced | February 2025 |
| Production begins | Summer 2025 (likely mid‑year) |
| Expected premiere | Fall 2025, Mondays at 9 p.m. ET |
📌 In Summary
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Yes, NCIS Season 23 is confirmed.
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Tone: More character-driven, darker, and emotionally intense.
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Cast: Core team returning; no major shakeups confirmed.
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Premiere: Expected Fall 2025 in its traditional Monday time slot.
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Must-See Threads: Parker’s revenge journey, McGee’s promotion, and ongoing personal arcs.
Get ready—the NCIS team is gearing up for a season that promises to get personal, raw, and bold.
