CBS Launching New 'NCIS' Spinoff
Parade previously announced the new international version of NCIS: Sydney, but the bad news at that time was the fifth edition of the NCIS franchise was to air exclusively in Australia. Today, the good news is—most likely due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes—that CBS is importing the Sydney version of the franchise and will take American viewers down under for exciting adventures with a new NCIS team.
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NCIS: Sydney, filmed against the spectacular backdrop of one of the world’s most breathtaking harbor cities, will begin airing its eight-episode season on the Eye Network beginning Monday, Nov. 13 at 10 p.m. ET/PT, following episodes of NCIS.
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“NCIS is one of the most popular series in the world and we’re thrilled to expand this franchise with a uniquely Australian twist,” said Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment. “With the addition of NCIS: Sydney, our studio and Network footprint continues to grow in this fascinating world that has been a proven winner with viewers on both linear and streaming platforms. Featuring the stunning backdrop of Australia, the new series will incorporate the high-stakes intrigue, humor and camaraderie that have kept fans captivated by the NCIS teams for over two decades.”
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The official synopsis describes the show as follows: “With rising international tensions in the Indo-Pacific, a brilliant and eclectic team of U.S. NCIS agents and the Australian Federal Police (AFP) are grafted into a multinational taskforce to keep naval crimes in check in the most contested patch of ocean on the planet.”
The series stars Olivia Swann as NCIS Special Agent Michelle Mackey and Todd Lasance as her 2IC AFP counterpart, Sergeant Jim “JD” Dempsey. They are joined by Sean Sagar as NCIS Special Agent DeShawn Jackson; Tuuli Narkle as AFP liaison officer Constable Evie Cooper; Mavournee Hazel as AFP forensic scientist Bluebird “Blue” Gleeson and William McInnes as AFP forensic pathologist Dr. Roy Penrose.
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Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live, but will have access to on-demand the day after the episode airs.