‘NCIS: New York’ Review: LL Cool J and Scott Caan Level Up in Latest Spinoff
What could have skated by as the most CBS procedural ever proves to be a bit more, thanks to solid lead performances and the jewel of a setting that is NYC The post ‘NCIS: New York’ Review: LL Cool J and Scott Caan Level Up in Latest Spinoff appeared first on TheWrap .
The television series "NCIS: New York" took CBS by surprise when it announced its order back in April, despite no prior hints of a New York-based offshoot of the long-running franchise. LL Cool J reprising his role as Special Agent Sam Hanna and CBS veteran Scott Caan taking on the character of Special Agent Nick Schaeffer were key factors in the series' success.
The chemistry between LL Cool J and Scott Caan, along with their individual performances, elevates the spinoff beyond its modest expectations. LL Cool J, who has previously played Sam Hanna in "NCIS: LA" and "NCIS: Hawai’i," brings depth and nuance to Sam's character. Sam, who has not lived in New York for a while, is now drawn back to the city for a fresh start.
Scott Caan, who played Danny Williams in "Hawaii Five-0" and "NCIS: LA," brings a fresh take on the wise-cracking, slightly dickish archetype, moving away from it in his portrayal of Nick Schaeffer. Executive producer R. Scott Gemmill, who has worked on multiple spinoffs and "The Pitt," brought his expertise to this project, making "NCIS: New York" a compelling addition to the "NCIS" franchise.
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