"NCIS" season 14 is about to have a major transformation. If the latest news is true, the show won't have one of its original casts in its future episodes. It seems that Mark Harmon, undoubtedly the face of the show, is leaving for good. The upcoming season may very well be the last that fans will see him playing his role.
Rumors About The Show Are Growing Like Wildfire
Mark Harmon leaving is just one of the rumors about "NCIS" season 14 that is catching like wildfire these days. It is also actually uncertain if the show will be extended with future episodes. Another show of the same type, "NCIS Los Angeles" has also been saddled with numerous rumors about its main characters leaving the show. Is this really a time for change?
A report from Parent Herald appears to be one of the sources of the rumors that Harmon is leaving the show. Harmon, who plays agent Leroy Gibbs is allegedly quitting because of the show's poor ratings. Apparently, season 14 has not performed well as the showrunners have expected. One reason is the departure of Michael Weatherly, one of the show's main characters.
Weatherly's Absence Affected The Show's Ratings
Another report from the Australia Network News indicated that the ratings of "NCIS" season 14 started to drop when Tony Dinozzo, Jr., played by Weatherly, was no longer part of the show. The current season premiered last September and recorded the highest ratings for its initial episodes. But the ratings considerably dropped only after a few weeks of its launching.
There are also sources that say Harmon is thinking of committing himself to another TV show. He allegedly also has some health issues that induce him to leave "NCIS" season 14. If these rumors are true and the issues are not resolved, fans will no longer have a season 14 anymore. Incidentally, "NCIS Los Angeles" is also plagued with rumors about the health problems of one of its mainstays, Miguel Ferrer who likewise, might not be part of the show anymore.
