Why Every Main Character Left NCIS
NCIS is one of TV’s longest-running shows, currently approaching its 21st season. Over the years, plenty of characters have taken their leave.
Summary
- Abby Sciuto left NCIS due to a feud with Mark Harmon, feeling she couldn’t work with him anymore.
- Ziva David left NCIS because her character wasn’t written well anymore, and Cote de Pablo wanted better scripts.
- Tony DiNozzo left NCIS because he was burned out and wanted a new challenge, ultimately starring in his own show, Bull.
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NCIS has had a long run, but why did Abby leave NCIS along with a slew of other fan-favorite characters? As one of the longest-running shows on television, NCIS has seen plenty of turnover in its team of special agents.
Though some fan favorites make an appearance on NCIS from time to time, other exits have been much more permanent. While most departures from the show were made on a high note, some farewells were less than amicable. Beginning in 2003, NCIS has become a staple in the CBS line-up.
The cast and characters of NCIS are a large part of why the series has become one of the most successful on television. Approaching its 21st season, it is still one of the most-watched scripted television series in history, pulling in millions of viewers every season.
Starting as a spin-off of the hit show JAG, NCIS has launched successful spin-offs in Los Angeles, Hawai’i, and elsewhere. While the many plots and twists of NCIS have entertained fans for almost two decades, it is the characters that provide the true heart of the show. But why did Mark Harmon leave NCIS, and what about the other character departures?
