NCIS Writer Opposed Killing Off Gibbs' Mentor
Originally published Jul 5, 2026
By Madeline Lapreziosa · TVLine
AI-generated summary based on TVLine · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 5, 2026
Key points
- An NCIS writer opposed the decision to kill off Gibbs' mentor, Mike Franks.
- The writer argued that Franks' death was unnecessary and poorly executed.
- Franks' character returned in various forms, including flashbacks and spiritual appearances.
An NCIS writer expressed strong opposition to the decision to kill off Gibbs' mentor, Mike Franks. The writer argued that the character's death was unnecessary and poorly executed, as it came as a surprise to viewers. Despite the controversy, Franks' character returned in various forms throughout the series, including flashbacks and spiritual appearances.
Read the original story: TVLine — by Madeline Lapreziosa