{"id":3701,"date":"2025-10-21T16:18:43","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T16:18:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncisnews.com\/?p=3701"},"modified":"2025-10-21T16:18:43","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T16:18:43","slug":"ncis-fans-are-dissatisfied-with-mark-harmons-replacement-saying-ok-cbs-you-flat-out-lied-to-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncisnews.com\/?p=3701","title":{"rendered":"NCIS Fans Are Dissatisfied With Mark Harmon\u2019s Replacement, Saying: \u201cOK, CBS, You Flat Out Lied To Us\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cNCIS\u201d fans are in an uproar over Mark Harmon\u2019s exit and the replacement for Leroy Jethro Gibbs. They\u2019re questioning how the show can go on without its iconic leader. One fan accused CBS of lying to viewers, sparking a response from the showrunner.<\/p>\n

On \u2018NCIS,\u2019 CBS Insisted That Gary Cole\u2019s Agent Parker Would Not Replace Mark Harmon\u2019s Gibbs.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In early 2021, speculation swirled over Mark Harmon\u2019s exit from \u2018NCIS\u2019. Sources suggested that the 70-year-old actor would leave before the end of season 18. However, CBS denied speculations and confirmed Harmon\u2019s return for another season. Gary Cole, an Emmy-nominated actor, joined as a series regular and played FBI Agent Alden Parker. Insiders underlined that Cole\u2019s function will not replace Harmon\u2019s Gibbs.<\/p>\n

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In Season 19, Episode 5, \u2018Face the Strange,\u2019 Agent Parker Took the Place of Agent Gibbs.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Harmon returned for Season 19 but clues hinted at his departure. After just two episodes, it was clear CBS was replacing Gibbs with Parker. Harmon bid farewell as Cole took over, evident from Gibbs\u2019 boat name, Rule 91, and Parker\u2019s claim that coincidences happen all the time.<\/p>\n

\u2018NCIS\u2019 Supporters Accuse CBS of \u2018Blatantly Lying To Us.\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

NCIS fans accuse CBS of trickery after the new commander raises uproar. Cole faces a difficult challenge as the replacement for the long-time leader. Outraged that Agent Parker replaced McGee as team leader. Fans express dissatisfaction: \u2018CBS outright lied!\u2019 Gibbs\u2019 heir apparent is sidelined. \u2018Gibbs would never select Parker over McGee.\u2019 Tension increases as devoted viewers express displeasure.<\/p>\n

Steven D. Binder, The Show\u2019s Creator, Reacts.<\/strong><\/p>\n

NCIS showrunner Steven D. Binder swiftly addressed a fan\u2019s accusation regarding the show\u2019s recent storyline. \u201cI wouldn\u2019t presume Gibbs chose Parker\u00a0over<\/em>\u00a0McGee,\u201d Binder clarified. \u201cI envision Gibbs and McGee had ample opportunity to discuss the future, and what McGee conveyed to Torres during the stake-out\u2026 Gibbs was already aware. :)\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2018NCIS\u2019 Fans Were Desperate for McGee To Take Over for Gibbs.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cNCIS\u201d supporters are outraged by the decision to pass over McGee for Gibbs\u2019 position. Despite Binder\u2019s remarks and McGee\u2019s hesitation in episode 5, people felt he deserved the role. Twitter users express disappointment, describing the text as inconsistent and a smack in the face to McGee. Many believe McGee, not Parker, should lead the club, igniting a debate about who genuinely deserves the coveted job.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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