NCIS: Originshas revealed the tragic backstory behind Gibbs' best trait and the origin adds dark layers to something audiences have taken for granted. For almost 20 years,Mark Harmon’s Gibbswas the Special Agent In Charge onNCISand even when several characters left and joined, Gibbs remained a steady and loyal leader. Gibbs is particularly known for being reserved and calm under pressure, but his best trait is his strong instincts. His incredible instincts have saved the lives of his teammates several times over the years and have helped cement him as one of the bestNCIScharacters.
Sadly,NCIS: Originshas revealed the dark origin behind Gibbs' gut instinct.NCIS: Originsis revealing more of Gibbs' personal life at the start of hisNCIScareer. Gibbs has a tragic past, so it makes sense that many of his rules and traits come from his vast knowledge and extensive life experience, some of which will be revealed in theNCISprequel. However, seeing the explanation for Gibbs' best trait in theNCIS: Originspremierejust made Gibbs' story even sadder.
Gibbs' Famous Gut Instinct In NCIS Explained
Gibbs' Follow Through Has Saved The Lives Of Countless Colleagues
Gibbs' gut instinct is one of the most defining traits about him. He is known to break rules to satisfy an end, and he will do anything in his power to keep his team and loved ones safe. He is not afraid of following through on his hunches and gut feelings becausehe knows to trust himself and where it will lead. His gut instinct is particularly strong when it comes to eliminating bad guys and saving the lives of his teammates.NCIS’s Ziva, in particular, has been saved many times because of Gibbs' intuition.
Kelly & Shannon’s Death Forced Gibbs To Listen To His Gut
Gibbs' Tragic Loss Led To His Best Characteristic
Gibbs' worst loss has been expanded inNCIS: Origins, andthe prequel has revealed why Gibbs trusts his gut instincts so much. Season 1, episode 1 ofNCIS: Origins, “Enter Sandman,” shows flashbacks of youngGibbs with his wife and daughterwhileMark Harmon’s Gibbs narrateshis regrets about not staying behind with them on the day of their murder. Gibbs asks himself, in a grief-stricken tone, why he did not stay and why he had to leave.
Mark Harmon Breaks Gibbs' Final Rule In NCIS: Origins' Latest Update
Leroy Jethro Gibbs lived by a set of rules in the flagship NCIS series, and Mark Harmon is about to break his last one in NCIS: Origins.
From the premiere, it is clear thatGibbs' strong desire to follow his gut instinct is a direct result of him not listening to it on the most influential day of his life. Gibbs is haunted with regret over not being able to save Shannon and Kelly. And while Gibbs was not at fault for their deaths,NCIS: Originsreveals that he clearly blames himself. The significance behind Gibbs' major loss and regrets is that he does not want to ever make the same mistake again, which is why he trusts his gut instinct in every instance inNCIS.
NCIS: Origins
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NCIS: Origins is set in 1991, preceding the events of the original series. The series introduces Leroy Jethro Gibbs as a new special agent at NCIS Camp Pendleton. Under the leadership of NCIS legend Mike Franks, Gibbs navigates his role within a tenacious, unconventional team.
