NCIS: Sydney to Debut on CBS in the U.S.

CBS has slated the U.S. premiere of NCIS: Sydney, the first-ever international edition of the franchise, for November 13.

Marking the fifth series in the NCIS franchise, the new show follows as a team of U.S. NCIS agents and the Australian Federal Police form a multinational task force to keep naval crimes in check in the most contested patch of ocean on the planet.

NCIS: Sydney will air on Mondays on CBS and stream live and on-demand on Paramount+ for Showtime subscribers. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will be able to stream the episodes on-demand the day after they air.

The Australian spin-off was originally developed for Network 10 and Paramount+ in Australia. It will debut on Paramount+ Australia on November 10, with additional international markets to follow.

The series stars Olivia Swann (DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, The River Wild), Todd Lasance (Without Remorse, Spartacus: War of the Damned), Sean Sagar (The Covenant, Mea Culpa), Tuuli Narkle (Mystery Road: Origin, Bad Behaviour), Mavournee Hazel (Shantaram, Halifax: Retribution) and William McInnes (The Newsreader, Total Control). It is produced for CBS Studios and Paramount Australia by Endemol Shine Australia. Paramount Global Content Distribution handles distribution outside of Australia.

“NCIS is one of the most popular series in the world, and we’re thrilled to expand this franchise with a uniquely Australian twist,” said Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment. “With the addition of NCIS: Sydney, our studio and network footprint continues to grow in this fascinating world that has been a proven winner with viewers on both linear and streaming platforms. Featuring the stunning backdrop of Australia, the new series will incorporate the high-stakes intrigue, humor and camaraderie that have kept fans captivated by the NCIS teams for over two decades.”