Mark Harmon Spills on Shocking NCIS Departure – ‘I Thought it Was Honest’ – A Must-Read!

Mark Harmon has recently opened up about his departure from NCIS after two decades of portraying Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs. The 70-year-old actor expressed satisfaction with the trajectory of his character and hinted at a potential return to the show. Harmon clarified that Gibbs is not deceased but is living in Alaska.

Reflecting on his time playing Agent Gibbs, Harmon emphasized the enjoyment he had in keeping the character fresh and challenging. The Emmy Award-nominated actor also voiced support for the plot developments involving Gibbs, describing them as honest and acceptable.

Initially appearing in two episodes of JAG, Harmon continued his role in NCIS, a spinoff of the original series. Notably, he served as one of the long-running show’s executive producers until 2021 when Gibbs relocated to Alaska in the episode “Great Wide Open.”

During his departure, executive producer Steven D. Binder conveyed Mark Harmon’s ongoing importance to the show and hinted at the possibility of Gibbs returning in the future. Binder emphasized the show’s commitment to staying true to its characters and suggested that, as longtime fans have observed, one should never count Leroy Jethro Gibbs out.