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Season 1 – NCIS: Sydney

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With rising international tensions in the Indo-Pacific, a brilliant and eclectic team of U.S. NCIS agents and the Australian Federal Police (AFP) are grafted into a multinational taskforce to keep naval crimes in check in the most contested patch of ocean on the planet. Led by NCIS Special Agent Michelle Mackey and Sgt. Jim "JD" Dempsey, the team of Americans and Aussies must quickly learn to trust each other, overcoming and harnessing their differences to solve each case. Though jurisdictional tussles and culture clashes make for a rocky start, Mackey comes to respect JD's nose for the truth, and JD comes to respect her maverick style. Meanwhile, sassy AFP Constable Evie Cooper and endlessly curious Special Agent DeShawn Jackson form a fast friendship, while curmudgeonly forensic pathologist Dr. Roy Penrose meets his match in the brilliant young forensic scientist Bluebird "Blue" Gleeson.
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NCIS: Sydney — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

NCIS transplants its tried-and-true formula to the land down under without innovating much else, delivering another solid spinoff for one of television's most reliable procedurals.

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Debi Enker The Age (Australia) Dec 15, 2023
NCIS isn’t a franchise famed for its subtlety or surprises, and fans know that. The Sydney spin-off delivers exactly what’s expected, albeit in a spiffy new setting and with jokes about white-tailed spiders. Go to Full Review Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) Dec 8, 2023
Leads Olivia Swann and Todd Lasance have a decent chemistry, while Mystery Road: Origin’s Tuuli Narkle nails cop sidekick duty. Go to Full Review Thelma Adams TheWrap Nov 14, 2023
“NCIS: Sydney” is faithful to the formula, while developing its own individual vibe at the frequently awkward intersection of American and Australian culture. Go to Full Review Stephanie Morgan Common Sense Media Feb 6, 2024
A surprisingly welcome addition to the growing NCIS franchise, set against the breathtaking backdrop of Sydney, Australia. Go to Full Review Dustin Rowles Pajiba Nov 17, 2023
Aside from the setting and the accents, there is nothing new here. It’s not even interesting as a contrast to the American procedurals. It’s bland, uninteresting, and mid. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider Nov 15, 2023
There’s snippets of hope here and there, but the overall setup seems clumsy, and much of the dialogue is just as clumsy as the setup. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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bruce K. @RT78507284 Apr 27, 2026 Good location, great possibilities. I want this show to succeed. The writers seemed to have changed energies through the seasons, in what seems to bring up the supporting actors in more likable and attractive participataive roles. Plausibility of US Navy Law Enforcement being as cavalier in a foreign country, and enforcing the law through Australia takes the story down a notch. Acting is stiff, with some strong performances. Storylines are interesting, but not consitant. The stories should carry through through future episodes, and not squished into a solved case by the end of episode . Production tries to hard. Background character development stories are haphazard. See more kenza d @RT84627621 May 20, 2025 I love the NCIS shows, but I couldn't get past two episodes of this one, don't know if it's the accents or the acting that throws me off, probably both. See more Chronald C @RT85412442 Apr 12, 2025 It's better if you accept that it was written by nascent ai and the lead guy is Hemsworth with down syndrome and watch it that way. a steaming pile of peepee beyond that. See more Vicky R @RT26431228 Apr 11, 2025 If you love procedural drama and any form of cop show, you’ll enjoy this. It took me a while to get into the combo of light-hearted and drama story line, but once I did I’ve thoroughly enjoyed this show. Some episodes are a bit more on the ridiculous side, and some are more ‘realistic’ but settle in and be entertained. See more Bob H @RT12723863 Feb 27, 2025 Ermagerd.... I am an Aussie and think this is not passable.. Contrived stories that seem not to be good enough for the NCIS environment... I guess the Aussie tropes are accepted by the non-Aussies. I still am compelled to watch but it is getting harder See more Brian R @RT00213558 Aug 8, 2024 I've been a religious watcher of NCIS. It's hard to overstate just how bad these characters. The lead, Mackey isn't remotely close to the caliber of writing or acting. Dempsey is ok, but that's only because he's the best of the bunch. The secondary agents , Jackson & Cooper, are so badly written I have no idea about the actors capabilities. The entire team just feels like it was written by someone still in college. I gave it the first 4 episodes and frankly, that was hard to do. I wanted out after the second episode but gave it two more. Don't waste your time on this one. See more Read all reviews
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Morgan O'Neill

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Olivia Swann

NCIS Special Agent Michelle Mackey

Todd Lasance

Sergeant Jim "JD" Dempsey

Sean Sagar

NCIS Special Agent DeShawn Jackson

Tuuli Narkle

Constable Evie Cooper

Mavournee Hazel

Bluebird "Blue" Gleeson

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 14, 2023 Gone Fission The death of an American seaman on a U.S. nuclear submarine during a ceremony on Sydney Harbour is investigated in a joint effort between America's NCIS agents afloat and the Australian Federal Police. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 21, 2023 Snakes in the Grass When a Navy compliance officer is found dead in a waterhole from a snakebite, the team works to uncover the origin of the rare, deadly taipan; the snake is uncommon to the area where the officer was discovered. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 28, 2023 Brothers in Arms When a shark spits out an arm wearing U.S. Navy equipment, the team's investigation tests the loyalty of a band of former Navy divers. Details Episode 4 Aired Dec 5, 2023 Ghosted When a U.S. petty officer's body is found in Sydney's historic and haunted Rocks area, a decades-old Navy Cross medal holds the clue to solving the murder, leading the team on a wild chase to catch a killer. Details Episode 5 Aired Dec 12, 2023 Doggiecino Day Afternoon The team races to save one of their own when Doc Roy and his dog are involved in a hostage situation at their local dog café. Details Episode 6 Aired Jan 9, 2024 Extraction When a man in a concealed U.S. Navy jacket drops dead from a cocaine overdose on a crowded bus, the investigation pulls Evie back into her past as an undercover narcotics cop. Details Episode 7 Aired Jan 16, 2024 Bunker Down When a U.S. Navy researcher is found dead at a glitzy tech launch in a secret underground bunker, part of the team heads over to investigate, only to find themselves trapped inside with limited oxygen when the bunker fails to open. Details Episode 8 Aired Jan 23, 2024 Blonde Ambition When JD's son is kidnapped by an international assassin in exchange for a wanted criminal in NCIS custody, the team frantically tries to get his son back safely without trading in a criminal. Details

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Season Info

Director
Kriv Stenders, David Caesar, Shawn Seet, Catherine Millar
Creator
Morgan O'Neill
Executive Producer
Morgan O'Neill, Sara Richardson, Sue Seeary
Screenwriter
Andrew Anastasios, Tamara Asmar, Clare Sladden, Kim Ho, Morgan O'Neill, James Cripps, Michael Miller, Stuart Page
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Crime, Drama, Action, Adventure, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Australian English
Release Date
Nov 14, 2023
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