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NCIS: Origins season 2 preview as creators confirm 'big swings' in hotly anticipated return

*Heads up, spoiler alert for the NCIS: Origins Season 1 finale ahead!* The prequel series NCIS: Origins is set to return for a thrilling second season, much to the delight of its dedicated fanbase, many of whom are also excited for the NCIS Tony and Ziva spinoff. In the gripping Season 1 finale that aired on April 28, viewers were left on the edge of their seats as Lala (portrayed by Mariel Molino) persuaded her friend Macy (played by Claire Berger) not to expose Gibbs (Austin Stowell) for the murder of Pedro Hernandez (Thomas Rosales Jr). However, just as Lala is about to deliver the good news, her destiny hangs in the balance due to a potentially deadly car crash. With the show's renewal announced back in February, fans, who have posited online theories about what may come in the second season , are eagerly awaiting details on what Season 2 will bring on CBS, reports the Mirror US . Read More Related Articles Netflix You season 5 cast: What else has Raegan and Maddie Lockwood star Anna Camp been in? Read More Related Articles Yellowstone favourite bids farewell to Western as he appears in huge Netflix drama The original cast is anticipated to return, and while an official release date is still up in the air, predictions point towards a fall 2025 premiere, likely around late September or early October. Fans are excited for the return of the hit show (Image: CBS via Getty Images) Following the foreboding end to Season 1, creators Gina Lucita Monreal and David J. North have shared some insights into what's next. In a conversation with US Weekly, Gina revealed: "We always had a general idea where we were headed and we did wonder if we wanted to end the episode on the Gibbs [and] Macy story or if we felt it was better to end on the Sandman mystery because that was our other big engine this season. "Ultimately, we felt like the Macy story line had just so much bigger stakes for our characters and emotional stakes for our characters." David highlighted the narrative focus, explaining: "So we decided to end the season-long arc with Sandman first and then get into the Macy's story in the finale." He emphasized the importance of Gibbs and Lala's relationship by stating: "We wanted to tell a sort of against-all-odds love story element to this series. We always broke the season as if we were getting a full season for [the] glass-half-full type of people." Gina elaborated on the timeline of NCIS: Origins, noting that it begins shortly after a tragic period in Gibbs' life, saying: "Viewers can jump in and not be confused and really get on board with our characters and their stories. We've always approached it from that point of view. I feel like we've succeeded." She further stressed the show's adherence to established facts, adding: "We're really keen on sticking to canon [events]. We're strict about that. We want to pay respect to the mothership. We both have written on the mothership and do love that show. But we also love branching out into our new characters and digging into their emotional lives." David hinted at a cliffhanger resolution from Season 1, where Lala's fate was left uncertain after her car accident. He couldn't confirm her survival but assured fans that Season 2 will reveal the outcome. NCIS: Origins will return for a second season "Going into this, we wanted to take big swings. Mariel knew going into this that we were going to take big swings and she was on board for whatever was the best way to make the audience feel something in a truthful way. That's what we're doing," he revealed. For all the latest news straight to your inbox, sign up for our FREE newsletters here . Gina spoke about the show's commitment to bold storytelling and lauded the "incredible group of actors" involved. "I feel like with each one of them, we got a little view into who they are as people - these characters that they're portraying. In season 2, we're just excited to go deeper with all of those characters," she expressed. Upon the renewal of NCIS: Origins for its second season, Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment, commented on the network's success. "This season, our new and returning series continue to showcase CBS as the leader in launching and programming the biggest hits with mass appeal for broadcast and streaming viewers. "These returning shows represent a mix of long-standing hits and a new generation of fan favorites. In collaboration with our extraordinarily talented partners in front of and behind the camera, we look forward to delivering another successful season," she stated. For the latest local news and features on Irish America, visit our homepage here .