NCIS: Origins Season 2 - Release date news, time, streaming details, cast, plot, and more 

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NCIS: Origins Season 2 set premiere date (Image via Prime Video)

NCIS: Origins Season 2 is among the anticipated shows in the NCIS franchise. The prequel takes back in 1991, when Leroy Jethro Gibbs was just a young and inexperienced agent at the Naval Investigative Service.

Actor Austin Stowell brings the young Gibbs to life, and to connect the drama with the main series, fan-favorite Mark Harmon can be heard narrating the story. As the show begins, Gibbs steps into his job, but this time, as a man who is burdened by personal tragedy.

The show also features Gibbs and his fellow agents solving cases, and Season 1 concluded with Special Agent Lala Dominguez in a car accident while Gibbs is left to face the consequences of his past. And now, fans are waiting for the plot to continue in Season 2 and learn about their fates.

NCIS: Origins is officially coming back with Season 2, and fans can mark their calendars for Tuesday, October 14, 2025. It will bring back Gibbs and other Special agents at the NIS to solve new cases and face new consequences in their personal lives.


NCIS: Origins Season 2 release date and streaming details revealed

After the cliffhangers in the Season 1 finale, many viewers must be curious about Dominguez's fate and Gibbs' upcoming challenges. As mentioned before, fans won't have to wait months as NCIS: Origins Season 2 is confirmed to be released on October 14, 2025, at 9:00 PM ET/PT on CBS.

Just like the previous chapter, Season 2 will also follow the weekly schedule, and for those who miss the live broadcast, new episodes will be available on Paramount+ to stream from October 15. Paramount+ Premium subscribers can watch the episodes live as they air and also stream them anytime afterward.

Whereas Paramount+ Essential users will get access on demand the following day. Viewers will need a paid subscription plan to watch NCIS: Origins Season 2 on Paramount+. However, if you don't have one, the good news is that the platform offers a free trial for a week, and then select a suitable plan of your choice.

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NCIS: Origins Season 2 cast: Who are the returning and new characters in the next chapter?

A glimpse into Season 1 (Image via Paramount+)
A glimpse into Season 1 (Image via Paramount+)

As NCIS: Origins Season 2 will arrive in a few days, many viewers might also want to explore the returning and new cast members. So, here's a look at the cast of Season 2:

Austin Stowell once again plays young Leroy Jethro Gibbs.

Mark Harmon continues as the narrator, linking past and present.

Kyle Schmid returns as Special Agent Mike Franks, a mentor and close ally of Gibbs.

Mariel Molino, who plays Cecilia "Lala" Dominguez, will have her storyline addressed early on

Tyla Abercrumbie will reprise her role as Mary Jo Hayes, the Field Operations Support Officer.

Diany Rodriguez comes back as Special Agent Vera Strickland, and Caleb Foote is back as Bernard "Randy" Randolf, who continues growing as an NCIS agent. Patrick Fischler returns as Cliff Wheeler, the Special Agent in Charge.

And the new additions in NCIS: Origins Season 2 include Philip Winchester joins the cast as Mason Franks, who is Mike Franks’ older brother. Kathleen Kenny as Diane Sterling, who fans will recognize as one of Gibbs’ future wives.

Adam Campbell will guest-star as young Donald "Ducky" Mallard in an emotional episode dedicated to the late David McCallum, who played the original Ducky in the NCIS franchise.


NCIS: Origins Season 2 plot details explored

The agents will face new threats (Image via Prime Video)
The agents will face new threats (Image via Prime Video)

The premiere of NCIS: Origins Season 2 will immediately address one of the biggest cliffhangers from last season: what happened to Special Agent Lala Dominguez. The episode, "The Funky Bunch," will disclose what fans have been waiting to find out: whether she survived the crash.

Her fate will also leave a lasting impact on Gibbs' mental state and likely play a role in his future decisions. This also suggests that Season 2 will shed light on the protagonist's emotional growth.

At the same time, other key figures like Mike will meet his younger brother after a long time, who has been working as a cowboy and now needs help. Mike is expected to save his family's ranch, and this will also allow fans to learn more about his family dynamics.


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Edited by Alisha Khan