What if NCIS’s most tech-savvy agent traded in his badge for billions? For two decades, Timothy McGee has been the squad’s go-to genius — cracking encrypted drives, tracing IP addresses, and building firewalls that would make the NSA jealous. But let’s be real: if McGee weren’t knee-deep in NCIS cases, he’d probably be running the next big thing in tech.
So, buckle up as we explore the alternate timeline where Timothy McGee becomes the king of Silicon Valley, complete with billion-dollar valuations, futuristic smart homes, and some hilarious visits from his old NCIS friends.
McGee: From Special Agent to CEO
Imagine McGee in his early days at NCIS, hunched over his computer, sipping cold coffee while Abby blasts loud music in the lab. Now picture him making the bold decision to leave Gibbs’ team after realizing his programming skills could disrupt the tech industry.
Fast-forward a few years, and McGee is on the cover of WIRED magazine: “The Federal Agent Who Built an AI Empire.” His company? A cybersecurity firm that prevents major hacks before they happen. His motto? “Because the bad guys don’t wait for warrants.”
McGee would be awkward in front of cameras, giving TED Talks about the ethics of artificial intelligence while secretly keeping a set of NCIS-issued gear in his desk — just in case.
How the NCIS Crew Fits In
DiNozzo would show up at McGee’s ultra-modern mansion wearing sunglasses and pitching the next big movie idea: “It’s like Iron Man meets Shawshank, but with ninjas.” McGee, ever patient, would humor him with a generous “investment” that mysteriously turns into Tony’s European vacation fund.
Gibbs? He’d visit only once — to scowl at McGee’s voice-activated kitchen. “Where’s the damn coffee pot, McGee?” One head slap later, McGee would probably install a classic drip coffee machine just to keep his old boss happy.
And Abby? She’d thrive in this alternate world as McGee’s Chief Innovation Officer. Picture an open-concept office filled with skull mugs, neon lights, and lab equipment that smells faintly of Caf-Pow. She’d lead a team of developers while blasting industrial music and coding circles around them.
The Conflict: Justice or Fortune?
The real drama comes when McGee is torn between two worlds: should he stay in Silicon Valley, protecting millions through technology, or answer Gibbs’ call when a cyber-terrorism case needs his expertise? It’s the ultimate McGee dilemma — save lives behind a keyboard or grab his NCIS badge for one last chase.
Why It Works
Fans have always loved McGee’s dual identity: the field agent who could outthink any hacker. In this alternate reality, that identity becomes his biggest challenge — success versus service. And let’s be honest, watching McGee in a sleek boardroom while still keeping Gibbs’ Rule #3 in mind (Don’t believe what you’re told. Double-check.) would be must-see TV.
The Bottom Line
McGee might have stayed loyal to NCIS, but his Silicon Valley “what if” storyline is a fan fiction goldmine waiting to happen. Who wouldn’t watch a spin-off called “NCIS: NextGen” where McGee juggles crime-solving with billion-dollar board meetings?
