For fans of high-stakes investigations, explosive action sequences, and the ever-loyal NCIS family, CBS just delivered the kind of news that calls for celebration. Both NCIS: Los Angeles and NCIS: New Orleans have officially been renewed — cementing their places as cornerstones of the network’s prime-time lineup.
CBS confirmed that NCIS: Los Angeles will return for Season 11, while NCIS: New Orleans has been picked up for Season 6, following in the successful footsteps of the flagship NCIS series, which had its renewal announced earlier in April.
The Franchise That Never Sleeps
It’s been more than a decade since NCIS: Los Angeles first hit the airwaves, spinning off from its parent show and carving out its own gritty, sun-soaked identity in the City of Angels. Led by the charismatic duo of Chris O’Donnell (Callen) and LL Cool J (Sam Hanna), the series blends undercover ops with personal drama, often exploring the darker side of international threats that could bring down governments.
But the cast doesn’t stop there — longtime favorites Linda Hunt (Hetty Lange), Daniela Ruah (Kensi Blye), Eric Christian Olsen (Marty Deeks), Barrett Foa (Eric Beale), and Renée Felice Smith (Nell Jones) have each played critical roles in the team’s success.
Behind the scenes, executive producers R. Scott Gemmill, John P. Kousakis, and Frank Military continue to steer the ship with the backing of CBS Television Studios. Together, they’ve helped the show average over 10 million viewers per week in delayed viewing — proof that NCIS: LA is still very much a primetime heavyweight.
The Big Easy’s Military Crimes Unit Marches On
Meanwhile, NCIS: New Orleans continues to tap into the city’s vibrant culture and murky underbelly with a Southern twist on military crime-solving. Spearheaded by Scott Bakula as Special Agent Dwayne Pride, the series dives deep into the jazz-laced, voodoo-tinged chaos of New Orleans — and fans can’t get enough.
Joining Bakula are cast members Lucas Black, Vanessa Ferlito, Necar Zadegan, Rob Kerkovich, Daryl “Chill” Mitchell, and the commanding CCH Pounder.
With an average of nearly 11 million viewers tuning in per episode, NCIS: New Orleans proves that this Bourbon Street-based crime squad isn’t slowing down anytime soon. The show’s executive producers — including Christopher Silber, James Hayman, Chad Gomez Creasey, and none other than NCIS icon Mark Harmon — have managed to keep the storytelling fresh while honoring the franchise’s roots.
A Network Mainstay
CBS Entertainment President Kelly Kahl praised the continued success of both spin-offs, saying,
“Both shows have been key pillars to the CBS schedule for several years. They offer heroic stories, big stars and have attracted a passionate, loyal fan base. We’re excited to have Chris, LL, Scott, and these terrific casts back to bring more terrific NCIS stories to viewers in the U.S. and around the world.”
In an era when shows come and go with alarming speed, the NCIS universe continues to evolve, expand, and — most importantly — endure.
What’s Next?
As NCIS: Los Angeles gears up for another round of undercover missions and NCIS: New Orleans heads back into the swampy shadows of Louisiana’s criminal world, one thing is certain: fans can expect more explosive cases, deeper character arcs, and the kind of emotional grit that has made this franchise a global juggernaut.
So grab your gear and buckle up — the next chapters of these fan-favorite series are just getting started.
