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NCIS: New York Brings Sam Hanna Back to Lead a New Team

By Fan Reviews Staff Published August 5, 2026 0:25 TV Clip
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The NCIS universe is heading to the Big Apple. LL Cool J is officially back as fan-favorite Sam Hanna, this time leading a brand-new team in NCIS: New York alongside Scott Caan. Jennifer Beals also joins the cast, adding another familiar face to the franchise’s newest series.

After becoming one of the franchise’s most popular characters on NCIS: Los Angeles, Sam Hanna returns for a new mission as NCIS expands with its latest spinoff. The series pairs returning favorites with new faces while bringing fresh cases to New York City.

NCIS: New York premieres October 6 on CBS and will stream on Paramount+.

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NCIS: New York gives the franchise a meaningful point of continuity by bringing LL Cool J’s Sam Hanna back from NCIS: Los Angeles, this time in a leadership role. The New York setting and new team—including Scott Caan and Jennifer Beals—make this more than a simple character return, offering established NCIS viewers a familiar anchor while opening the door to a fresh ensemble and new cases.

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