Overview
- The prequel closed its second season with a long-simmering romantic turn between Gibbs and Lala.
- Mariel Molino, who plays Lala, said filming the moment came with heavy pressure to meet fan hopes.
- The finale caps off with a cliffhanger that leaves a teammate in danger.
- CBS has renewed NCIS: Origins for Season 3, which TV Insider lists for Fall 2026 on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
- Molino said upcoming episodes will dig into Lala’s history and test the relationship against franchise canon and a tough boss’s rules.