For years, NCIS has been one of the most reliable staples on television, consistently pulling in millions of viewers and maintaining its spot as one of the longest-running scripted dramas. However, recent chatter about the show’s possible cancellation has left fans anxious. While rumors of the series ending have circulated before, they often turned out to be baseless — until now.

Mark Harmon, who played the iconic Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs for nearly two decades, has recently broken his silence and added weight to the speculation. Harmon confirmed that discussions regarding the future of NCIS are indeed happening behind the scenes, something that many fans feared but didn’t want to believe. Though he didn’t outright declare the show’s end, his acknowledgment suggests that the cancellation talk isn’t just wild gossip this time.

Industry insiders note that CBS has been evaluating its long-running franchises as production costs rise and viewing habits continue to shift. Harmon’s comments, combined with CBS’s recent trend of trimming legacy shows, make it clear that NCIS is at a pivotal point. For loyal fans who have followed Gibbs, McGee, and the team through countless cases, the idea of the series wrapping up feels almost unthinkable.

Still, it’s worth noting that CBS has not made any official announcement. For now, viewers can only wait and hope that the network chooses to give NCIS a proper send-off, rather than an abrupt cancellation. Whether the show ends this season or continues for a little while longer, Harmon’s words confirm that the clock may finally be ticking on one of TV’s most beloved dramas.