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10 Most Controversial NCIS Exits: Which Sendoffs Almost Ruined the Show?

10 Most Controversial NCIS Exits: Which Sendoffs Almost Ruined the Show?
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NCIS has been around for what seems like forever, but the quality of this crime procedural has somehow never fallen below acceptable levels, always keeping its viewers engaged and entertained. However, like any long-running show out there, NCIS has had some pretty controversial endings over the years, with both leading and beloved supporting actors leaving the franchise altogether from time to time.

And while most fans are generally okay with actors leaving the show, as it's pretty obvious that actors get tired of playing the same characters for decades, some of NCIS ' most notorious endings almost got the show canceled.

Here are the 10 most controversial NCIS endings:

Seeing your favorite actor leave a procedural show is one of the worst things that can happen to a fan of network television, as the comforting presence of a beloved character is exactly what makes people watch the project in the first place.

And NCIS' longevity was actually the reason for all of its problems - while the show remained relevant for decades, most of its main actors, including Harmon, Weatherly and Pablo, simply grew tired of being on set most of the time over the past few decades and opted to leave the show behind.

Thankfully, NCIS has managed to survive without its biggest stars, but sadly, it is no longer the show we all fell in love with back in the day.