– NCIS: Sydney to premiere in Fall 2023
– Australian crime procedural to have 22-episode run
– Extended NCIS franchise to reach international audience
The American police procedural television series, NCIS, is getting an Australian spin-off called NCIS: Sydney. The new series is set to premiere in Fall 2023 on CBS and its streaming platform, Paramount+.
NCIS has long held the title of television’s most-watched scripted series. The popular crime procedural franchise has active versions like NCIS: Los Angeles and NCIS: Hawai’i. The introduction of NCIS: Sydney will bring a fresh perspective to the long-running franchise, as it will follow a team of Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) agents working to solve crimes involving the Australian Defense Force.
CBS Studios has ordered a 22-episode season of NCIS: Sydney. The series is designed to appeal to both the domestic and the international audiences. Like its predecessors, the Australian spin-off will depict various types of high-stakes criminal investigations, as well as focus on the personal lives and relationships of its characters.
The NCIS franchise has witnessed steady growth since its inception in 2003, resulting in a huge fan following across the world. With NCIS: Sydney’s arrival, the franchise is continuing to expand its grasp to international viewers. This new addition is an exciting opportunity for fans to witness how the world of NCIS incorporates Australian elements.