CBS premieres "NCIS: New York" with LL Cool J as Sam Hanna
CBS premieres the NCIS spinoff "NCIS: New York" on Oct. 6, with LL Cool J returning as Sam Hanna alongside Scott Caan. Variety's review calls it a solid, steady addition to the franchise.
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Left · 2CBS premieres the new NCIS spinoff "NCIS: New York" on Tuesday, Oct. 6, on CBS and Paramount+, with the remaining episodes airing weekly on Tuesdays. VarietyLC ““NCIS: New York” debuts Oct. 6 on CBS, with the remaining episodes airing weekly on Tuesdays.” Read at Variety ↗ CBS NewsLC “which premieres Tuesday night on CBS and Paramount+.” Read at CBS News ↗ Left · 1LL Cool J returns to the franchise as Senior Special Agent Sam Hanna, three years after "NCIS: Los Angeles" ended its 14-season run. VarietyLC “Three years after “NCIS: Los Angeles” wrapped its 14-season run, LL Cool J has returned to the franchise as Senior Special Agent Sam Hanna” Read at Variety ↗ Left · 1The series was created by R. Scott Gemmill, who also created "The Pitt", and its first season has 20 episodes. VarietyLC “Created by R. Scott Gemmill — also the creator of “The Pitt””“The 20-episode season opens nearly 7,000 miles away from the Big Apple.” Read at Variety ↗
Left · 1In the pilot, Sam is working a case in Dubai when a Navy Reservist friend who had called him repeatedly is found dead in Central Park; Sam then goes to the NCIS New York office at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. VarietyLC “by the time he returns his friend’s phone call, the man is lying dead on a bench in Central Park.”“Sam finds himself at the Naval Criminal Investigative Service’s New York office at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.” Read at Variety ↗ Left · 1Assistant Special Agent-in-Charge Robyn Wells (Jennifer Beals) partners him with Nick Schaeffer, played by Scott Caan, and the team also includes Jacqueline Byers, Shane Harper and Devin Druid. VarietyLC “Robyn partners Sam with Nick Schaeffer (Scott Caan, playing a different role from his “Hawaii Five-O” character”“Special Agent Addison “Addy” Ross (Jacqueline Byers), Special Agent Wyatt Sellers (Shane Harper) and Sean Sullivan (Devin Druid)” Read at Variety ↗ Left · 1Variety's review, written from the pilot alone, calls the show "a solid spinoff" that "doesn't necessarily elevate the franchise", praises the chemistry between LL Cool J and Caan, and says it will likely go the distance. VarietyLC ““NCIS: New York” is a solid spinoff. Though the show (thus far) doesn’t necessarily elevate the franchise”“LL Cool J’s Sam and Caan’s Nick have great chemistry” Read at Variety ↗
Left · 1On the premiere day, LL Cool J and Caan appeared on "CBS Mornings" to discuss what to expect from the season. CBS NewsLC “LL Cool J and Scott Caan join "CBS Mornings" to discuss "NCIS: New York,"” Read at CBS News ↗
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- Framing
- Variety offers a measured critical review of the pilot; CBS News, the network's own news arm, promotes the premiere through a star interview.
- Emphasis
- Chemistry of the leads, the franchise continuity and the New York setting; what to expect this season.
- Leaves out or plays down
- No right or centre outlets covered it; neither piece addresses production background beyond the cast and creator.
- Charged language
- “solid spinoff”“well-oiled machine”
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What every side reports
- "NCIS: New York" premieres Oct. 6 on CBS.
- LL Cool J and Scott Caan star in it.
Left2 articles
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VarietyLC · · Opinion
LL Cool J Returns to the Big Apple In CBS’ Solid and Steady ‘NCIS: New York’: TV Review
Mixed A mostly favourable review that calls the show solid and steady but not a franchise-elevating step.
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"NCIS: New York" stars LL Cool J and Scott Caan on what to expect this season
Celebratory Network-owned promotional interview with the stars on the premiere day.
Centre0 articles
No coverage yet.
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- 6 Oct 14:15 First VarietyLC LL Cool J Returns to the Big Apple In CBS’ Solid and Steady ‘NCIS: New York’: TV Review Opinion
- 6 Oct 16:36 +2h 22m CBS NewsLC "NCIS: New York" stars LL Cool J and Scott Caan on what to expect this season
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