NCIS (2003–)

Bias Rating

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Viewer Rating

Rating: 7.7

Overview

Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs is the leader of a team of special agents belonging to the NCIS (Naval Criminal Investigative Service) Major Case Response Team. Gibbs, a former Marine, is a tough investigator and a high...

Starring Cast

Sean Murray • David McCallum • Mark Harmon

Where to watch

Netflix

Hulu

Paramount+

Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Right

Diversity: Moderate

LGBTQ: Neutral

FemPower: Yes

Overview

Starring Cast

Sean Murray • David McCallum • Mark Harmon

Where to watch

Netflix

Hulu

Paramount+

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

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Primary

Political: Leans RightConfidence: High

NCIS consistently emphasizes national security, military integrity, and the effective, often heroic, actions of law enforcement to maintain order and combat threats. This focus, without significant critique of underlying systems or exploration of societal root causes, aligns with right-leaning themes of stability, patriotism, and strong defense.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

NCIS features a visibly diverse cast, particularly in its later seasons, with prominent non-white and female characters in key roles. However, as an original series, it does not involve explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative consistently portrays traditional identities, such as white male characters, in a neutral to positive light, without significant critique of these roles or explicit DEI themes central to the plot.

Secondary

LGBTQ: NeutralConfidence: High

NCIS has included LGBTQ+ characters in various supporting and guest roles over its long run. Their identities are typically presented incidentally, integrated into the diverse cast without being the sole focus or source of conflict. The show generally avoids negative stereotypes or mockery, but also doesn't offer deeply affirming narratives, resulting in a largely neutral overall portrayal.

FemPower: YesConfidence: High

The show features several female characters, most notably Ziva David and Jessica Knight, who are highly skilled in close-quarters combat. They are frequently depicted winning physical confrontations against multiple male opponents using martial arts and tactical takedowns.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

NCIS is an original series that introduced its own set of characters. It is not an adaptation of pre-existing material, nor is it a reboot of an earlier version with established characters whose genders were later changed. Therefore, no characters were gender-swapped from a prior canonical or historical depiction.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

NCIS is an original television series, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a reboot of legacy characters. All characters were created for the show, meaning their on-screen portrayal establishes their original race within the series' canon.