Mark Harmon Notices That ‘NCIS’ is Going on Without Him

Since 2003, NCIS has been a fixture on our television screens. The majority of NCIS fans can’t imagine the show without Mark Harmon, but he has some thoughts on the subject. Harmon once stated that he could see the series continuing without him.

Here’s what he had to say about his future on the hit CBS show.

How could ‘NCIS’ continue without Gibbs?

How could NCIS continue to work with Gibbs? Timothy McGee (Shaun Murray) would be the best choice to take over. He began as a probationary NCIS Agent and rose through the ranks to Senior Field Agent.

Whenever Gibbs has to leave the office, he usually delegated responsibility for the current case to McGee. It’s possible that Gibbs is grooming McGee to take over.

Mark Harmon notices that ‘NCIS’ is going on without him.

In a 2010 interview with French outlet Télé-Loisirs, Mark Harmon reflected on the possibility of Gibbs eventually being replaced on NCIS. He even imagined a fitting exit for the character.

“I’ve always thought part of [Gibbs’] way of leading is preparing his team for a time when he’s not there,” Harmon said. “So I could see a time when they take over and move on, and Gibbs gets on his boat and sails away.”

Harmon also noted that Gibbs didn’t need to be in charge. “He’s the team’s senior field agent—that doesn’t mean he has to lead,” he explained. “The team is well-balanced. Everyone brings something valuable and works well together.”

According to Mark Harmon, anyone can be replaced.

In a 2015 interview with James Corden, Mark Harmon acknowledged that cast changes are a natural part of long-running TV shows like NCIS. He noted that anyone, including himself, can be replaced.

“I think anyone on the show is replaceable,” Harmon said. “The truth is that this show has always birthed characters who leave. It’s not my choice, but I believe anyone can be replaced.”

Mark Harmon’s wife responds to rumors about his departure from ‘NCIS.’

Rumors about Mark Harmon leaving NCIS resurfaced when his wife, Pam Dawber, guest-starred as reporter Marcie Warren in four episodes of Season 18. Some fans took her appearance as a sign of Harmon’s departure.

However, in an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Dawber clarified that Harmon had no immediate plans to leave and her role was unrelated. “It has nothing to do with anything,” she said. “This is just a good plot. We have no idea how it will end.”

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