With sixteen successful seasons under its belt, NCIS owes much of its widespread acclaim to the cast’s outstanding performances. Nonetheless, the cast of the show has changed over the years.
As actors explore opportunities beyond the CBS phenomenon, newcomers join NCIS. However, Mark Harmon remains dedicated to the show that made him one of TV’s highest-paid actors.
While Michael Weatherly’s Tony DiNozzo and Cote de Pablo’s return as Ziva delighted fans, not all of the main characters were as well received. One former lead character stands out as less cherished in online forums and digital media.
Abby Sciuto, played by Pauley Perrette, wins the award for “Worst Lead Character” in ‘NCIS’ history.
In a debate about the best and worst lead characters on NCIS, Tony DiNozzo and Ziva David emerge as fan favorites, while Abby Sciuto takes a back seat. Many fans disliked Abby at first and grew to dislike her even more over time. One supporter wrote:
“During rewatches, I often fast forward through scenes focusing on her. The character is childish and obnoxious, resembling Pauley Perrette, whom I also dislike.”
While some fans complain about her obnoxious and childish tendencies, others argue that her character lacked the necessary level of development. One commenter elaborated:
“Least favorite: Abby. While her quirkiness is cool, her lack of personal progress and limited deep, emotional scenes make it hard to connect with her.”
Abby Sciuto fell short for many NCIS viewers, lacking a compelling narrative arc and often rubbing fans the wrong way. One fan, initially struggling to pinpoint their least favorite character, agreed with the consensus, stating, “At first, I couldn’t think of one, but seeing all these Abby responses makes me realize I agree.”
Why did fans dislike Pauley Perrette’s Abby Sciuto over time?
For 16 seasons, Abby Sciuto was a mainstay on NCIS, but her reception was mixed throughout Perrette’s tenure. Many fans believe she began as a valuable member of the team but gradually became more frustrating. According to an NCIS fan:
“She used to be my favorite, but now she’s just frustrating. Any change makes her flip out, and it’s annoying. Also, leading the ‘Ziva? Ziva who?’ charge really pisses me off.”
Many fans agree that as the show progressed, Abby Sciuto became their least favorite character. While her quirky and cool personality drew people in at first, her lack of character development and maturity over the course of 15 years made her less interesting. A commendable television character requires a strong narrative, emotional growth, and personal development, in addition to quirkiness.
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