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NCIS: Origins is blessed with two leading men who demand attention. But which one is the true star of the show?

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NCIS: Origins Never Phones It in When It Comes ... He’s one passionate man, that Mike Franks. It would be nice if his brain was as big as his heart, though. As far as I know, whiskey and guns ...

NCIS: Origins is a prequel set in 1991, exploring the early years of Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs. The series offers a fresh look at Gibbs’ beginnings before the events of the original NCIS show.

Origins season finale promo has been revealed. CBS has also released a full episode synopsis for the season-ender.

Warning: SPOILERS for the NCIS: Origins episode “Darlin’, Don’t Refrain” are ahead!

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Much like the flagship series, there have also been major developments in NCIS: Origins’ Mike Franks storyline, but the network didn’t suspend those stories just for the sake of doing so.