** Premiere Date Set: October 14, 2025**
CBS officially announced that NCIS: Origins Season 2 will premiere on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 9 p.m. ET/PT, directly following the Season 23 premiere of NCIS and ahead of NCIS: Sydney.Good HousekeepingIMDb Filming has already begun, confirming the show is moving full speed ahead.Cinemablend
Returning Cast & Characters
You can expect the familiar faces to return:
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Austin Stowell as young Gibbs (narrated by Mark Harmon),
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Kyle Schmid as Mike Franks,
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Mariel Molino as Lala Dominguez,
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Along with other key team members like Mary Jo, Vera, Randy, and more.People.comScreen RantIMDb
Big question: Will Lala survive the Season 1 crash? Thanks to behind-the-scenes posts by Molino, fans can rest assured she appears in Season 2—though whether it’s via hospital scenes, flashbacks, or visions remains a mystery.Cinemablend
Plot Developments & Story Arcs
1. Lala’s Fate and Role
Lala’s arc is poised to be a central emotional driver in Season 2. The uncertainty surrounding her fate will likely be explored through gripping storytelling—possibly mirroring the NCIS tradition of using visions or flashbacks for lost characters.Cinemablend
2. The Franks Family Drama
Kyle Schmid confirmed that Season 2 will delve into a long-buried storyline: Mike Franks’ estranged brother, Mason, who has reached out through mysterious silent calls. This marks a significant expansion of Franks’ backstory and emotional depth.EW.comCinemablend
3. Lore & Franchise Tie-ins
One of the standout reveals: Season 2 is planning a tie-in with NCIS: New Orleans, revisiting the legendary “Fed 5” and fleshing out the early formation of this iconic team. Expect canon-rich connections and thoughtful expansions of franchise history.Cinemablend
4. Gibbs’ Evolution
As a prequel, the show continues its deep dive into Gibbs’ emotional and professional transformation. Expect more flashbacks, moral turmoil, and origins of his signature “rules” and investigative instincts.The Bulletin TimePeople.com
What Fans Are Saying
“So glad to see NCIS Origins renewed… it has been a refreshing view of the NCIS world.”
“Origins is da bomb!… Mike Franks is written so well…”Reddit
Viewers are also weighing in on continuity and lore—some spotting potential inconsistencies, others embracing the creative reinterpretation.Reddit+1
At a Glance: What to Expect in Season 2
| Element | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Premiere Date | October 14, 2025, Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT |
| Main Cast | Returning: Gibbs (Stowell/Harmon), Franks, Lala, plus the full NIS lineup |
| Lala’s Arc | Appears early in Season 2—survival status TBD |
| Franks’ Backstory | Big focus on estranged brother Mason and family trauma |
| Crossovers | NCIS: New Orleans tie-in with “Fed 5” storyline |
| Gibbs’ Development | Emotional depth, the origin of Key Traits and Rules |
| Fan Buzz | High anticipation, emotional connections, lore discussions |
In summary, Season 2 is shaping up to be a rich, emotionally complex chapter. We’re diving deeper into character dynamics, finishing unresolved storylines, and weaving stronger ties within the NCIS universe. October can’t come soon enough!
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