Although it's due to forces beyond its control, NCIS will conclude its 17th season on CBS next week, just shy of 400 episodes.
That whopping number is a testament to the enduring allure of the police action procedural: running since 2003, NCIS has, as fans know, bred two spinoffs NCIS: Los Angeles and NCIS: New Orleans, each of them success stories in their own rite.
However, the show has not officially been picked up for a Season 18 at CBS — yet. In a recent interview with executive producer Gina Monreal, Gibbs' (Mark Harmon) enduring appeal as a star and producer on the series was one of the topics of discussion — particularly as the character continues to evolve into a more dynamic and interesting leader.
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