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NCIS

2003·Show
511Episodes in24Seasons·TV-14
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic517.5Rotten Tomatoes–81%
Episodes
IMDb7.8Metacritic517.5Rotten Tomatoes–81%
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NCIS fingerprint

Light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Family Dynamics6
  • Wholesome5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every show. Select a row to see all of them.

Episode ratings

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About

Back in force.

From murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines, a team of special agents investigates any crime that has any connection to Navy and Marine Corps personnel, regardless of rank or position.
Navy ProceduralTeam BondingCrime SolvingNaval SettingCharacter EnsembleEpisodic MysteryPatriotic UndertonesComfort ViewingAction-Drama HybridLegacy Franchise

Crew

Directed by:
Dennis Smith, Terrence O'Hara, James Whitmore Jr.
Written by:
Steven D. Binder, Christopher J. Waild, Scott Williams
Produced by:
Shane Brennan, Mark R. Schilz, Steven D. Binder
Composed by:
Brian Kirk, Joseph Conlan

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about NCIS

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream NCIS legally?

NetflixHulufuboTVParamount+PhiloYouTube TVSpectrum On Demand

NCIS is included with a subscription to Netflix, Hulu, fuboTV, and Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Paramount+ and Spectrum On Demand. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is NCIS worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 7.8 and Metacritic 51). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is NCIS rated?

TV-14ViolenceStrong language

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How many seasons does NCIS have?

24 seasons

It has 24 seasons with 511 episodes and is still in production.

Do critics and audiences agree on NCIS?

Critics51
Audiences78

Not quite. Audiences rate NCIS higher (78) than critics (51). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did NCIS air?

It started in 2003 and is still in production.

What language is NCIS in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch NCIS?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for NCIS in 100 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does NCIS use?

Season FiveSeason SevenSeason NineSeason FourteenSeason OneSeason TenTropes N-ZSeason ElevenSeason SixSeason EightSeason TwelveSeason Twoand 5 more

TV Tropes lists 17 storytelling tropes for NCIS, including Season Five, Season Seven, Season Nine.