‘I Had 0% of 0’: NCIS: Los Angeles Creator Shares Story Behind How He Came Up With The Spinoff’s Premise Off The Cuff While Pitching Another Show
Originally stemming from the series JAG, NCIS has undeniably surpassed its predecessor in popularity due to its long-running status of over two decades and the creation of a successful procedural franchise. The NCIS universe now comprises six shows (excluding cross-overs with non-NCIS shows), with NCIS: Tony & Ziva joining the lineup on streaming platforms, but the success of this franchise can be attributed in large part to the initial spinoff, NCIS: Los Angeles. Interestingly, creator Shane Brennan conceived the idea for Los Angeles spontaneously while pitching another show.