NCIS: Sydneyseason 2’s close premiere is great news, but its ambitious storytelling is even better news as it could be what saves the show.NCIS: Sydneyseason 1 had a wide array of detailed storylines, intriguing character arcs, and even a few plot twists. However, it has remained less popular than itsNCIScounterparts. AsNCIS: Sydneyis both a new show and the first spinoff in theNCISfranchiseto take place outside of America, it has had some trouble reaching the same level of popularity as its flagship.
NCIS: Sydneyseason 2will follow the same format as season 1 but with bigger and better storylines, which is something to look forward to. AstheNCIS: Sydneyseason 1 finale left the NCIS/AFP team in a tough spot, the show will likely acknowledge the tough ending before moving on to its new stories. While news and updates aboutNCIS: Sydneyseason 2 has been mostly kept under wraps, there have been some hints about what to expect in the upcoming season, and it looks incredibly exciting.
NCIS: Sydney Season 2 Will Have More Intense Storylines
NCIS: Sydney’s Showrunner Revealed That Season 2 Will Be Different
The biggest reveal aboutNCIS: Sydneyseason 2 outside the show’s various teasers and trailers has been that it will be more dramatic and intense compared to its predecessor. In aninterview withTVLine,NCIS: Sydney’s showrunner, Morgan O’Neill, said thatNCIS: Sydneyseason 2 will be “more ambitious.“There will be more room for deeper storylines because the characters have all been established, so there is more flexibility now to dig deeper. While the showrunner doesn’t reveal any specific plot points, this hint is enough to be excited about the spinoffs' return. Read his full comment below:
I think, on a global scale, we’ve just been more ambitious — in terms of the production values, in terms of the breadth of the stories we’re telling. But one of the things that’s allowed us to be ambitious is that we nowknowthe characters. We’re not in those first-season days where you’re still trying to work out who they are and how they interact with one another and what the allegiances are, who likes what and who doesn’t.
Now that we’veestablishedthose characters, we have that fabulous opportunity to deepen and to peel back the lid and to actually see what makes these guys tick in a much more profound way, and lean into what we’ve discovered are the qualities of the characters that we like the most.
O’Neill’s comments about theNCIS: Sydneycharactersoffer a good preview of season 2. Whereas a majority of the storylines in season 1 had to do with external cases and the team navigating their newfound jurisdiction issues, season 2 can focus on the charactersthemselves. As many of the team members are closed off about their personal lives,NCIS: Sydneyseason 2’s “more ambitious” storylines could include revealing more personal histories. This is on top of the intense cases the team will be dealing with, making for a very intriguing season.
NCIS: Sydney Season 2 Could Finally Explore Mackey And DeShawn’s Backgrounds
Mackey And DeShawn’s Backgrounds Remain A Mystery
So far,only Evie and JD’s backgrounds have been looked at inNCIS: Sydney. Evie’s background was revealed during episode 6, “Extraction,” when she had to use her history as an undercover narcotics officer to help solve a case and protect her team. Then JD’s background was looked at during the season finale when his son was kidnapped and his family history was revealed. While these details are still just snippets of information rather than a well-rounded examination of the characters, they are still more detailed than what is known about Mackey and DeShawn.
8 Biggest Reveals & References In NCIS: Sydney Season 2 Trailer
The latest NCIS: Sydney season 2 trailers may have been short but they revealed a lot of exciting information about what to expect when it premieres.
Other than some general career information,Mackey and DeShawn’s history remains a mystery. WhileNCIS: Sydneyseason 1 hinted that Mackey has a secret past, the show has yet to disclose exactly what happened that made her so guarded. The mystery adds to their intrigue and leaves room for more stories centered around them. This is why O’Neill’s comments are so great. The inner look at the characters in season 2 could lead to more revelations about both Mackey and DeShawn, resulting in a closer team.
NCIS: Sydney Season 2’s Deeper Stories Could Be Exactly What The Show Needs
The New Style In NCIS: Sydney Season 2 Could Increase Ratings
WhileNCIS: Sydneyhas been exciting, it has been less popular than some of the otherNCISspinoffs. This could be becauseit is the first non-AmericanNCISshow, not to mention that it barely has any ties to the original foundation of the universe. Fortunately,NCIS: Sydneyseason 2’s plan to feature more intense storylines might be what saves the show and helps increase its ratings, as it could help the show offer a new spin on theNCISfranchise.
NCIS: Sydneyseason 2 airs on CBS on Friday, February 7 at 8 p.m. ET.
Moreover, plots with higher intensities inNCIS: Sydneyseason 2 could help the show stand out from the other spinoffs.NCIS: Sydneymay be connected to the franchise, but it is its own show. Rather than imaginingNCIS: Sydneyas beingNCISin Australia, changing the storytelling style could encourage the show to stand out on its own.NCIS: Sydneyhas so many possible stories to tell that the exciting new season might be what finally gets it noticed.
