For over 20 years, NCIS has been a staple on CBS, and it’s grown into a massive franchise that is going strong to this day on the 2026 TV schedule. NCIS: Los Angeles was the first spinoff and longest-running spinoff, ending with 14 seasons in 2023. However, Daniela Ruah believed that the fan-favorite series wouldn’t even get off the ground.
Ruah appeared on the podcast NCIS: Partners & Probies, hosted by NCIS stars Brian Dietzen and Diona Reasonover, where she talked about her experience on NCIS: LA and the overall franchise. The actress, who portrayed Special Agent Kensi Blye, recalled auditioning for LA and how she had some doubts about the show’s potential because of CBS’ lineup:
