NCIS: Los Angeles

NCIS: Los Angeles tracks the Office of Special Projects, a Los Angeles branch of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service that handles undercover and high-risk work tied to naval and national security. Each episode follows a mix of covert operations, surveillance and traditional detective work as agents pursue suspects whose actions cross military and civilian lines. The team is led by G. Callen, a resourceful operative with an obscured past, partnered with Kensi Blye, a sharp and driven field agent. Supporting players include Marty Deeks, who bridges local law enforcement, tech wiz Eric Beale and analyst Fatima Namazi. Beyond casework the show keeps returning to trust within the unit, the strain on private lives, and the cost of secrecy.

Created by Shane Brennan, NCIS: Los Angeles premiered on CBS in 2009 as a long-running spinoff. It kept a steady ensemble, featured crossovers with the parent show, and emphasized action-oriented episodes alongside serialized character arcs.

Over its run the series collected a range of audience-voted awards and industry nominations, often for stunt work, guest performances and technical craft. While it didn't dominate major industry trophies, the show earned regular recognition from fan awards and guilds, and drew steady support at conventions and fan panels worldwide.

NCIS: Los Angeles helped broaden the NCIS franchise and made Callen and Kensi familiar faces to network audiences. Its emphasis on undercover tradecraft and team rapport influenced later action-procedurals, and crossover episodes reinforced a shared universe that kept fans engaged across multiple series and seasons, beyond the screen over time.

Critics and viewers generally liked the show's mix of action, tech work and team chemistry, reflected in a vote average of 7.531/10 from 1,217 users. Ongoing themes include loyalty, identity in undercover work, and the cost of balancing personal life with duty, and viewers often praised the cast's rapport.