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NCIS Faces Backlash Over Fridging Female Characters

6/16/2025

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The beloved TV series NCIS, now in its 22nd season, is under fire for its troubling trend of "fridging," where female characters are often killed off. This pattern, starting with Caitlin Todd's shocking demise, has left fans frustrated and calling for a change in storytelling that respects its female leads.

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The beloved TV series NCIS, now in its 22nd season, is under fire for its troubling trend of "fridging," where female characters are often killed off. This pattern, starting with Caitlin Todd's shocking demise, has left fans frustrated and calling for a change in storytelling that respects its female leads.