CBS has officially announced that NCIS: Los Angeles will end with its 14th season, wrapping up the series with a grand finale set to air on May 14. Since its premiere on September 22, 2009, the show has been a staple of CBS’s lineup and is recognized as one of the longest-running series in the network’s history, with a total of 322 episodes.
Network Statement: Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment, praised the show’s enduring success and the dedicated cast and crew, stating, “For 14 seasons, NCIS: Los Angeles has been a stalwart of our lineup with characters who were a joy to watch. We are so grateful for the collaboration and remarkable run of these treasured members of our CBS family.”
Showrunner Comments: R. Scott Gemmill, the show’s executive producer and showrunner, expressed gratitude to the network and the team, highlighting the close-knit nature of the crew and their collective efforts throughout the years. He noted, “We look forward to delivering an end to the series that is both satisfying and does justice to these beloved characters.”
Overview: NCIS: Los Angeles has been pivotal in the NCIS franchise, focusing on a division tasked with apprehending dangerous criminals threatening national security. The show has averaged around 6 million viewers in its Sunday night slot and is among the few procedurals to feature its lead actors, Chris O’Donnell and LL Cool J, throughout its entire run.
The series finale is expected to provide a fitting send-off to its beloved characters and a culmination of their journeys. As the franchise continues with NCIS in its 20th season and NCIS: Hawai’i recently airing its second season, fans can look forward to more developments in this expansive universe
