{"id":4159,"date":"2026-01-16T19:39:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T19:39:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncisnews.com\/?p=4159"},"modified":"2026-01-16T19:39:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T19:39:15","slug":"farewell-cote-de-pablo-the-ncis-star-passed-away-at-the-age-of-46-after-a-tragic-car-accident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncisnews.com\/?p=4159","title":{"rendered":"Farewell Cote de Pablo: The \u201cNCIS\u201d star passed away at the age of 46 after a tragic car accident"},"content":{"rendered":"
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NCIS <\/em>is one of the best and most popular procedural dramas. The series that began the\u00a0NCIS\u00a0<\/em>franchise debuted in 2003 and currently has almost 500 episodes. Procedural dramas remain among the most popular TV genres of all time. With shows like\u00a0Law & Order, Criminal Minds,\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0Bones<\/em>, procedural dramas keep audiences guessing, delivering case-of-the-week mysteries filled with twists and turns.<\/p>\n

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NCIS\u00a0<\/em>is a great example of procedural dramas with a dedicated fanbase, an ensemble cast with great chemistry, and stories that keep audiences coming back for more. But for those who have already seen every single episode and are looking for new shows to watch, there are many procedural dramas perfect for\u00a0NCIS\u00a0<\/em>fans, from disturbing police procedurals to captivating courtroom dramas.<\/p>\n

JAG Was the First Show to Introduce NCIS<\/h2>\n
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\"Harmon<\/picture>Image via CBS<\/small><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

JAG\u00a0<\/em>was a legal drama that followed a group of Marine Corps judge advocates who prosecute and defend criminal cases under the jurisdiction of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. This series, which debuted in 1995, is not only perfect for\u00a0NCIS\u00a0<\/em>fans due to the show\u2019s connection to military crimes, but also because it featured\u00a0NCIS\u2019s\u00a0<\/em>backdoor pilot.<\/p>\n

JAG<\/em>\u00a0Season 8, Episodes 20 and 21, \u201cIce Queen\u201d and \u201cMeltdown,\u201d were\u00a0the first introductions to the NCIS team. The two-part storyline sees the NCIS team, led by the iconic Special Agent Gibbs,\u00a0investigate the murder of a recurring\u00a0JAG\u00a0<\/em>character,\u00a0Lieutenant Loren Singer. These episodes follow the\u00a0NCIS\u00a0<\/em>team\u2019s investigation and the subsequent trial.<\/p>\n

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JAG\u00a0<\/em>is not as action-packed as\u00a0NCIS<\/em>, as the series focuses more on the legal drama and courtroom stories rather than the investigations. However,\u00a0JAG\u00a0<\/em>remains a must-watch procedural drama for fans of\u00a0NCIS<\/em>. The series often depicts fictionalized versions of real-life cases, similar to\u00a0other popular procedural dramas\u00a0such as the\u00a0Law & Order<\/em> franchise.<\/p>\n

JAG<\/em>, which stands for Judge Advocate General, had a rocky start, as it was almost canceled. Luckily, after NBC decided to give up on the series, CBS picked it up, and the courtroom drama ultimately became more\u00a0successful after changing networks.\u00a0JAG\u00a0<\/em>starred David James Elliott as Harmon Rabb, who reprised his role for three episodes of\u00a0NCIS: Los Angeles<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Criminal Minds Also Has a Lovable Ensemble Cast<\/h2>\n
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What makes\u00a0NCIS\u00a0<\/em>so popular among fans and such a long-lasting procedural is the chemistry between its main cast. And for fans of\u00a0NCIS\u00a0<\/em>who love to see\u00a0a great ensemble cast\u00a0working together, there\u2019s no better procedural to watch than\u00a0Criminal Minds<\/em>.\u00a0Criminal Minds<\/em>\u00a0is a disturbing yet gripping police procedural drama that investigates some of the scariest villains.<\/p>\n

Criminal Minds<\/em> follows the Behavioral Analysis Unit of the FBI, known as the BAU. Originally\u00a0led by Jason Gideon, played by Mandy Patinkin, the BAU features a group of FBI profilers who are called upon to help across the country whenever a serial criminal is on the loose. The BAU also assists in cases of child abduction, terrorist threats, and more.<\/p>\n

Criminal Minds<\/em>\u00a0ended after 15 seasons, but its popularity led to\u00a0a revival titled\u00a0Criminal Minds: Evolution<\/em>. While it doesn\u2019t have as many episodes as NCIS,\u00a0Criminal Minds<\/em>\u00a0currently has almost 400 episodes across 18 seasons. And even though many characters often come and go in procedural dramas, most of\u00a0Criminal Minds\u2019<\/em> original cast are still leading the revival.<\/p>\n

Criminal Minds<\/em>\u00a0has many disturbing criminals\u00a0and cases, but what makes the series stand out is the chemistry and friendship between the characters. Similar to how\u00a0NCIS\u00a0<\/em>features a lovable ensemble cast,\u00a0Criminal Minds<\/em>\u00a0keeps a focus on the friendship, loyalty, and found-family element of the story. The BAU agents often spend a lot of time together, making their bond unique.<\/p>\n

Bones Expands on the Forensic Side of Procedurals<\/h2>\n
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For those who enjoy the forensic analysis side of\u00a0NCIS\u00a0<\/em>at the hands of the iconic Ducky and Abby, then\u00a0Bones\u00a0<\/em>is the perfect procedural drama to watch next. Bones delves deeper into forensics thanks to one of the show\u2019s main characters, Temperance \u201cBones\u201d Brennan. Brennan is a forensic anthropologist who teams up with FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth to solve cases.<\/p>\n

But what made\u00a0Bones\u00a0<\/em>so popular and beloved was easily the undeniable chemistry between Brennan, played by Emily Deschanel, and Booth, played by David Boreanaz. Their will-they-won\u2019t-they love story kept many fans on the edge of their seats for many seasons, similar to how many\u00a0NCIS\u00a0<\/em>fans were waiting to see Tony and Ziva together.<\/p>\n

Bones\u00a0<\/em>follows Brennan and Booth\u00a0teaming up to solve different FBI investigations, often related to cold cases and forgotten victims. With her anthropological knowledge and the help of her forensic team at the fictional Jeffersonian Institute Medico-Legal Lab, Brennan often finds new evidence and clues that help Booth solve multiple cases and catch the most elusive criminals.<\/p>\n

Bones\u00a0<\/em>blends action, comedy, and mystery, becoming a captivating and at times one-of-a-kind procedural drama. Brennan\u2019s lack of social experience and awareness is a major focus of the series. Seeing her learn to trust other people, form solid bonds, and have more meaningful relationships is one of the many reasons why\u00a0Bones\u00a0<\/em>is such a great show for fans of procedurals.<\/p>\n

CSI Also Spawned a Major Procedural Drama Franchise<\/h2>\n
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NCIS\u00a0<\/em>is one of the longest-lasting procedural dramas. The series is currently airing its twenty-third season and is approaching 500 episodes. And thanks to the show\u2019s popularity, a media franchise was born,\u00a0including other shows in\u00a0the\u00a0NCIS<\/em>\u00a0family, such as\u00a0NCIS: Los Angeles and NCIS: Origins<\/em>, video games, and crossovers across\u00a0all series.<\/p>\n

So, for fans of\u00a0NCIS\u00a0<\/em>looking for another major procedural franchise to get into, there\u2019s no better choice than\u00a0CSI<\/em>. The original series, also known as\u00a0CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,<\/em>\u00a0debuted 25 years ago in 2000 and has since developed into a major procedural franchise that includes\u00a0CSI: Miami, CSI: NY, CSI: Cyber<\/em>, and more.<\/p>\n

Other procedural dramas have tried to create a solid media franchise, such as\u00a0Criminal Minds<\/em>\u00a0with\u00a0Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior<\/em>. However,\u00a0NCIS\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0CSI\u00a0<\/em>are some of the few procedural dramas that have managed to keep up a long-lasting popularity and franchise, next to the iconic\u00a0Law & Order<\/em> universe.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0NCIS\u00a0<\/em>fans who want to delve into a big procedural universe, with memorable cast members, solid teamwork, and many crossovers. The original\u00a0CSI\u00a0<\/em>follows a crime scene investigation team within the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, who assist with\u00a0some of the darkest investigations, often having to replicate blood splatters and more.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

CSI\u00a0<\/em>is a character-driven procedural drama, as many episodes shed light on the team\u2019s personal lives, struggles, pasts, and relationships with each other. And much like\u00a0NCIS<\/em>,\u00a0CSI\u00a0<\/em>has a charismatic team leader who has grown even bigger than anyone would\u2019ve anticipated, as Dr. Gil Grissom quickly became one of the most beloved characters.<\/p>\n

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Is a Must-Watch for Any Procedural Drama Fan<\/h2>\n
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The\u00a0Law & Order<\/em>\u00a0franchise is one of the most popular procedural franchises of all time. And while there are many great shows in this universe,\u00a0Law & Order: Special Victims Unit\u00a0<\/em>is easily the most beloved among them.\u00a0Special Victims Unit<\/em>, led by\u00a0Mariska Hargitay as the legendary Olivia Benson, follows a unit within the NYPD that deals with some of the most heinous crimes.<\/p>\n

From sexual assault, abuse, child abductions, and more, the\u00a0Special Victims Unit takes on the darkest cases.\u00a0Law & Order: Special Victims Unit<\/em>\u00a0has even come face-to-face with many military and naval units as they investigate different cases and take jurisdiction, creating a connection between the series and\u00a0NCIS<\/em>, even if they don\u2019t share the same universe.<\/p>\n

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit<\/em>\u00a0is currently the longest-running primetime live-action series on American television, and it\u2019s required viewing for every procedural drama fan. But fans of\u00a0NCIS\u00a0<\/em>will particularly enjoy the teamwork between the characters as they work on different cases.\u00a0NCIS\u00a0<\/em>is popular\u00a0for the chemistry between its cast members, and that\u2019s also a big part of what makes\u00a0SVU\u00a0<\/em>so beloved.<\/p>\n

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit\u00a0<\/em>is currently airing its twenty-seventh season and has over five hundred episodes. So, for fans of\u00a0NCIS\u00a0<\/em>who want a long procedural drama to get fully invested in,\u00a0Special Victims Unit<\/em>\u00a0is the perfect choice.\u00a0Law & Order: Special Victims Unit<\/em>\u00a0was the first\u00a0spin-off series in the\u00a0Law & Order<\/em>\u00a0universe, which now consists of seven series.<\/p>\n

But\u00a0SVU\u00a0<\/em>doesn\u2019t only share a universe with other\u00a0Law & Order<\/em>\u00a0shows. The series is also part of the same universe as\u00a0Chicago PD<\/em>\u00a0and other shows in the\u00a0Chicago Universe<\/em>, meaning there are many crossover events\u00a0and storylines to follow. The many episodes, connected shows, and longevity make\u00a0Law & Order: Special Victims Unit<\/em>\u00a0a great option for NCIS fans.<\/p>\n

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