{
  "id": 12530079,
  "title": "‘NCIS: Origins’ Boss Unpacks Season 3 Premiere Shooting and Taking Gibbs Into the ‘Biggest Mission of His Life’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/ncis-origins-boss-unpacks-season-3-premiere-shooting-and-taking-gibbs",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T03:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/ncis-origins-season-3-episode-1-david-north-interview/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mark Harmon returns to his role as NCIS leader Gibbs in the Season 3 premiere of \"NCIS: Origins,\" titled \"Don't You Forget About Me.\" The episode sees Gibbs out of his peaceful cabin in Alaska after his dog sensed something was amiss. He was shot and left for dead, but his decision to leave his secluded life was triggered by news that someone he cared about was in danger. Showrunner David J. North revealed to TheWrap that Gibbs wouldn't have left his peaceful life just by being shot; he needed to know that someone else he cared about was at risk. The premiere sets the stage for a mission of \"the biggest mission of his life\" for Gibbs in 2026, with a dedicated team of loyal allies by his side. The season also explores the romantic journey of Lala and Gibbs, who had a kiss in the Season 2 finale but were faced with challenges. Franks interrupts their moment, causing Lala to put their relationship on hold. Randy also survives a kidnapping and torture, showing resilience and determination in the face of trauma.",
  "summary": "David J. North tells TheWrap how a shorter episode count raises the stakes and teases plenty of surprises for present-day Gibbs The post ‘NCIS: Origins’ Boss Unpacks Season 3 Premiere Shooting and Taking Gibbs Into the ‘Biggest Mission of His Life’ appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [
    "Gibbs leaves peaceful Alaska after dog senses danger",
    "Season 3 premiere sets biggest mission of Gibbs' life",
    "Lala's romance with Gibbs faces challenges"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "TVLine",
        "title": "NCIS: Origins Gets Gibbs Back In The Game In Season 3 — Grade The Premiere!",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/ncis-origins-gets-gibbs-back-in-the-game-in-season-3-grade-the",
        "published": "2026-10-07T03:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}