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Jennifer Beals joins NCIS: New York as Assistant Special Agent

7/8/2026

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Summary

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CBS announced that Jennifer Beals will join NCIS: New York as Assistant Special Agent in Charge Robyn Wells.
The series adds Jacqueline Byers, Shane Harper, Devin Druid, LL Cool J, and Scott Caan.
Filming begins July in New York with showrunner Byron Balasco and producer R. Scott Gemmill, while the series will air Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT this fall on Paramount+ and is produced by CBS Studios for Paramount Global.

History

Historical Context

CBS launched the forensic drama CSI on October 6 2000; its 15-season run and spin-offs such as Miami, NY and Cyber grew the franchise to 200 territories, reaching two billion viewers. The model’s success prompted CBS to replicate it with NCIS: New York, now adding Jennifer Beals, LL Cool J and Scott Caan to boost Paramount+ subscriptions.

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Story summary

CBS announced that Jennifer Beals will join NCIS: New York as Assistant Special Agent in Charge Robyn Wells.
The series adds Jacqueline Byers, Shane Harper, Devin Druid, LL Cool J, and Scott Caan.
Filming begins July in New York with showrunner Byron Balasco and producer R. Scott Gemmill, while the series will air Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT this fall on Paramount+ and is produced by CBS Studios for Paramount Global.

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