Gary Cole Breaks Silence and Confirms Long-Standing Rumors!

Mark Harmon’s departure as Leroy Jethro Gibbs after 18 seasons on NCIS continues to spark debate among fans. Despite initial denials from CBS, Gary Cole’s Agent Parker took over the role in Season 19, leading to accusations of deception.

Some fans are unhappy with Agent Parker as the new team leader, expressing disappointment that Tim McGee, who seemed to be Gibbs’ natural successor, did not assume the role. Showrunner Steven D. Binder suggested that Gibbs and McGee may have discussed the future, but fans remain unsatisfied, voicing their preference for McGee to step into Gibbs’ shoes.