AceShowbiz - CBS is set to expand its popular franchise with a new spinoff series, NCIS: New York, premiering this fall. The show will bring back LL Cool J as NCIS Agent Sam Hanna, who returns to his native New York City to join the local NCIS field office.

In this new series, LL Cool J teams up with a more unpredictable agent portrayed by Scott Caan. Together, they will lead a fresh team tasked with tackling high-stakes cases aimed at protecting New York City’s critical ports and infrastructure. The series promises intense action and complex investigations set against the backdrop of one of the world’s most important cities.

NCIS: New York will be broadcast on Tuesday nights at 9 p.m., strategically placed between the original NCIS series at 8 p.m. and NCIS: Origins at 10 p.m. Additionally, CBS plans to introduce NCIS: Sydney during midseason, which will replace NCIS: Origins in the schedule.

This move expands CBS’s NCIS lineup, offering fans multiple perspectives on naval criminal investigations across different global locations. The inclusion of LL Cool J and Scott Caan is expected to draw viewers with their dynamic chemistry and strong performances, continuing the success of the NCIS franchise.

This article is based on reporting originally published by Deadline.