NCIS: New Orleans

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Season 1
  • Network: CBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 23, 2014
Season #: 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
4.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 75 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 75
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 75
  3. Negative: 33 out of 75
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  1. IneSilano
    Sep 25, 2014
    4
    Even when I love Scott, it feels the same old tv series ambiance, same scheme, is predictable, same stereotypes, acting not that much believable, it feels disconnected... It Leaves nothing to go back and check for the next episode
  2. johnelle
    Oct 4, 2014
    2
    We watch the other two shows. The LA version has pretty outrageous plots but at least the characters are interesting. The New Orleans version has both bad writing and bad acting. Its almost unwatchable its so bad. The stealth pilot NCIS episode wasn't bad but the first two episodes of the spinoff were not nearly as good. One more clunker and its off the Tivo.
  3. OldGuy1
    Oct 8, 2014
    2
    This show has several faults beginning with the writing which is absolutely horrible. The dialogue reminds me of a grade school play. The actors are okay at best, but the accents are silly. The only things of merit are the plot lines which actually believable.

    Lucas Black repeatedly acts as if he has been caught by his Mom reading dirty books. Scott Bakula just does not portray an    This show has several faults beginning with the writing which is absolutely horrible. The dialogue reminds me of a grade school play. The actors are okay at best, but the accents are silly. The only things of merit are the plot lines which actually believable.

    Lucas Black repeatedly acts as if he has been caught by his Mom reading dirty books. Scott Bakula just does not portray an individual of authority as Agent in Charge. Zoe McLellan is the only one worth keeping, and should transfer to the D.C. unit to join Gibbs and Company.

    I'm done with New Orleans.    … Expand
  4. annNOLA
    Mar 30, 2015
    1
    I have really enjoyed NCIS and NCIS LA. But this one is really poorly done. I grew up in New Orleans . . . and these people would NOT HAVE AN OFFICE in the French Quarter. The accents are awful. The frequent Quarter shoots are bogus. What the heck are they thinking? People who live in New Orleans come from all over. They would have done much better not to have these forced accents (oh,I have really enjoyed NCIS and NCIS LA. But this one is really poorly done. I grew up in New Orleans . . . and these people would NOT HAVE AN OFFICE in the French Quarter. The accents are awful. The frequent Quarter shoots are bogus. What the heck are they thinking? People who live in New Orleans come from all over. They would have done much better not to have these forced accents (oh, god how awful), and to use more of the city for location shoots. There are so many possible places. This comes off as less than two dimensional. Is it possible for there to be a one dimensional portrayal of something? Well, they've managed.… Expand
  5. Tony1984
    Jul 9, 2018
    2
    Really poor, Just about everything in this show is substandard. The dialogue, the dumb plots, the bogus background shots, the God awful accents. But over and above all of them is Scott Bakula. He's useless. TV for vegetables
  6. pcf1960
    Sep 24, 2014
    8
    I will admit I am a huge fan of the original NCIS. However, I have never really liked NCIS: LA. I am not really sure why I like it so much and for such a long time. (I tired ages ago of Law and Order.) At any rate, I watched and enjoyed NCIS NOLA last night. However, NOLA was definitely a little too clean. I have been to NOLA many times and this NOLA is missing some of the grime andI will admit I am a huge fan of the original NCIS. However, I have never really liked NCIS: LA. I am not really sure why I like it so much and for such a long time. (I tired ages ago of Law and Order.) At any rate, I watched and enjoyed NCIS NOLA last night. However, NOLA was definitely a little too clean. I have been to NOLA many times and this NOLA is missing some of the grime and may I say aroma of the city. It looked more like a travel commercial. I am hoping that it gets a little grittier and picks up some of the New Orleans that you read about in James Lee Burke's novels. I am positive Scott Bakula can handle the acting. I have always thought he was under-rated.… Expand
  7. youngandgrey
    Sep 24, 2014
    7
    I liked it. I like the feel and the atmosphere, the characters are diverse yet familiar. It has a very romanticized version of things. I am fond of the main stars Scott Bakula and CCH Pounder, although I hope Scott Bakula's New Orleans accent gets better as the series goes on.
  8. BDBB
    Oct 3, 2014
    3
    Where to start… The accents are horrible. The clichés of New Orleans are ridiculous and way too many of them. My suggestions is to lose the accents so people do not think it is a joke and treat the show just like the rest of the NCIS’s. The location and the stories will carry the show.
  9. jcreimer
    Apr 11, 2015
    8
    To say I love NCIS: NO would be a bit strong, but I do enjoy it and do always look forward to the next episode. I find the cast pleasing both as individuals and as a team. Like NCIS: LA, it is a distinct entity and not just a clone of the original NCIS. Compared to the other major action/thriller spin-off of this season, CSI: Cyber, it is positively wonderful!
  10. JohnK625
    Jan 5, 2016
    0
    Scott just doesn't cut it. He tries hard to be cool, like Gibbs, but it just doesn't work, and comes off as dull. And, even though I spent a lot of time in the South, I hate the southern accents - are they fake? It's just wrong on so many levels.
  11. lyndeal
    Feb 6, 2018
    0
    The accents are like nails on a chalkboard they are so bad. Infact I have never been able to sit through an entire episode it is so bad. I am a southerner. Absolutely no one in NewOrleans or anywhere else in the south for that matter speaks like this. How they thought that this caricature of the south would not cause offence is beyond me. Please drop the accents and speaks as normal.The accents are like nails on a chalkboard they are so bad. Infact I have never been able to sit through an entire episode it is so bad. I am a southerner. Absolutely no one in NewOrleans or anywhere else in the south for that matter speaks like this. How they thought that this caricature of the south would not cause offence is beyond me. Please drop the accents and speaks as normal. The rest of us do down here.… Expand
  12. twotaul
    Oct 29, 2014
    0
    While all the characters are likable in other roles and I like all of them there is zero chemistry between them. The stranded southern accents won't allow the real characters to come through. For example when Jennifer Love Hewitt joined "Criminal Minds" I thought I'd be watching her Ghost Whisperer character. But she was instantly believable to me in her role. I forgot who she was. NCIS:While all the characters are likable in other roles and I like all of them there is zero chemistry between them. The stranded southern accents won't allow the real characters to come through. For example when Jennifer Love Hewitt joined "Criminal Minds" I thought I'd be watching her Ghost Whisperer character. But she was instantly believable to me in her role. I forgot who she was. NCIS: New Orleans characters don't do that for me. I will be surprised if it survives more than one season.… Expand
  13. cdsmusicchart
    Sep 23, 2014
    1
    Not only has the original "NCIS" series over stayed its welcome, its getting to the point where TV fans are getting tired of seeing 3 hours worth of "NCIS" franchise incarnations every week. "NCIS" used to be a decent series (though over 10 years on the air has made its plot line severely weakened), and "NCIS: Los Angeles" was just another waste of a solid primetime hour when it premiered.Not only has the original "NCIS" series over stayed its welcome, its getting to the point where TV fans are getting tired of seeing 3 hours worth of "NCIS" franchise incarnations every week. "NCIS" used to be a decent series (though over 10 years on the air has made its plot line severely weakened), and "NCIS: Los Angeles" was just another waste of a solid primetime hour when it premiered. "NCIS: New Orleans" is just another waste (that will likely last 10 years), even worse than the two original versions (it makes fun of the city and categorizes lots of stereotypes).

    Soon enough, CBS will have all three current incarnations as well as "NCIS: Dallas", "NCIS: Seattle", "NCIS: Miami", which will end up taking up at least two full nights of air space. Predicting that by 2020, CBS will be ready to launch their own NCIS network with all primetime hours devoted to original "NCIS" related program. I mean come on, this is just ridiculous.    … Expand
  14. krazybob
    Oct 8, 2014
    2
    I am sorry to be so harsh but as an experienced NCIS viewer I cannot watch this spin-off. The acting is terrible, as are the accents. NCIS with Gibbs, Tony or Ducky is always in the episode in one way or another. The story lines are transparent, predictable and little effort has been provided for authenticity. For example, the Lieutenant on scene with her badge on the wrong side. As aI am sorry to be so harsh but as an experienced NCIS viewer I cannot watch this spin-off. The acting is terrible, as are the accents. NCIS with Gibbs, Tony or Ducky is always in the episode in one way or another. The story lines are transparent, predictable and little effort has been provided for authenticity. For example, the Lieutenant on scene with her badge on the wrong side. As a retired MP this irked me. Stealing episodes from NCIS like Bubonic Plague? Tony already did that one. Honestly I feel that you should have stopped at NCIS: L.A. I have removed this show from my DVR. It is sadly a time consumer when I have other shows to watch. My apologies to the cast that earns a living but I'm just not feelin' it.… Expand
  15. marysc
    Oct 11, 2014
    2
    I'm a big fan of NCIS, and I love Scott Bakula and CCH Pounder. But the script, the accents, and the dude with the Alabama accent are absolutely too much!
    Let New Orleans be New Orleans. Let Bakula be himself. Cump the corny accent. Let the STORIES carry this series, and it might have a chance.
  16. Mangokitty
    Nov 4, 2014
    1
    Very disappointed in NCIS New Orleans. Not original. Just a clone of NCIS. Producers seem to keep trying to boost the ratings by insinuating the regular cast of NCIS. Tuned into episode tonight any Tony from NCIS appears. The plots are mediocre and most of the characters are rip offs from NCIS: Too much emphasis on New Orleans as a backdrop and the fake Southern accents areVery disappointed in NCIS New Orleans. Not original. Just a clone of NCIS. Producers seem to keep trying to boost the ratings by insinuating the regular cast of NCIS. Tuned into episode tonight any Tony from NCIS appears. The plots are mediocre and most of the characters are rip offs from NCIS: Too much emphasis on New Orleans as a backdrop and the fake Southern accents are contrived. Sorry, CBS, I love you, but you are straining our relationship. How about something ORIGINAL?… Expand
  17. Thebuzz
    Dec 1, 2014
    2
    NCIS is going for the longest series since the westerns of old days...
    I think your time is better spent making the world a better place than to watch this poor excuse for entertainment.. The writer directors are drunk, or burned out on rewriting old sitcoms now days...
    It's time to move on to better, programs...
  18. martinex
    Sep 25, 2014
    4
    These shows are so predictable, I swear they're written by computers. Why even bother hiring actors? Let's all marvel at the non-existent technology for 60 minutes. Death to all the CSI shows.
  19. WestLil0
    Oct 26, 2014
    4
    Love Scott bakula but he needs to develop his character as a team leader not their best friend. The actress playing the ME is a joke. Enough said about her. The rest of the cast is also pretty weak and just doesn't fit in New Orleans. I lived in that city and I still can't believe the show is set there. Writers get to work!!!
  20. ana_melinte90
    Nov 24, 2014
    10
    Awesome show! I don't want to miss this one! I really hope they will make another season. Even though i never watched the original NICS, this show made me curious.
  21. doooofus
    May 1, 2018
    0
    Last week, it was a hostage situation. This week, a kidnap and torture.

    " He graaabed her......he tied herrrr up.....he put her on the raaaaailroad tracks....and then....and then...."

    I hope the writers are paying the producers, not producers paying writers. They are in dire need of imagination.......ANY imagination.

    Dump their sorry butts.
  22. diamond1
    Oct 5, 2014
    4
    I am a fan of NCIS. NCIS New Orleans is boring. The characters are trying too hard to play off one another-now chemistry. The girl-what's her name-told everyone she has a black belt in Akita-or whatever. Wow. That
    s make her studly. I do like the nerdy dude-he's cool.
  23. UncleAL
    Oct 7, 2014
    2
    I have started to watch the first show and all I can say is "Are the girls in the convertible from the "short bus"? To start on a premise that anyone would stay at the seen of escaping prisoners next to a perfect running vehicle is on par with the stupid horror teens that always go into the dank dark cellar or other ominous area instead of fleeing the obvious "seen of the soon to beI have started to watch the first show and all I can say is "Are the girls in the convertible from the "short bus"? To start on a premise that anyone would stay at the seen of escaping prisoners next to a perfect running vehicle is on par with the stupid horror teens that always go into the dank dark cellar or other ominous area instead of fleeing the obvious "seen of the soon to be crime"! I don't believe you can start this stupidly! Scott Bakula is too old for this character and having a gun with a name is 60s western lore ,what a joke! Gibbs' character is ready for retirement and Bakula is in the same age range,this is not well thought out.The starter for this atrocity with N. C. I .S .giving the Premier a boost was laughable. I can't say enough of how unfortunate this show is! I certainly hope they get enough money to hire a real writing staff . I give it a score of two,that's2 same as a Scooby- Doo episode I hope this was enough words to be posted as I have no more to say!… Expand
  24. GoldieBell48
    Oct 14, 2014
    1
    I am a huge NCIS fan, but NCIS:NO is disappointing at best. The accents are so weak I'm not sure what part of the country they represent. On the plus side, the story lines are interesting, but the acting seems forced. Perhaps they are trying to hard to breath life into an overused concept. Take a page out of the MASH file, quit while the viewers still love the story, characters, andI am a huge NCIS fan, but NCIS:NO is disappointing at best. The accents are so weak I'm not sure what part of the country they represent. On the plus side, the story lines are interesting, but the acting seems forced. Perhaps they are trying to hard to breath life into an overused concept. Take a page out of the MASH file, quit while the viewers still love the story, characters, and special spot in t.v. history.… Expand
  25. bobbietag
    Oct 19, 2014
    4
    Really like the storylines, especially Scott Bakula and CCH Pounder. The rest of the characters just don't seem to meld in a good way, especially the one with the Alabama accent and the one who assists the coroner. This show definitely lacks personality chemistry with the exception of Bakula and Pounder.
  26. martz525
    Nov 11, 2014
    0
    This show is an insult to the other two NCIS shows. The characters and the actors' performances SUCK! Their accents are unbelievable and the story line is a constant disappointment. I have turned to USA and TNT for Tuesday night entertainment. My co-workers have agreed that this show is a huge disappointment.
    Scott Bakula? Really? He has a string of failures behind him. Don't ruin    This show is an insult to the other two NCIS shows. The characters and the actors' performances SUCK! Their accents are unbelievable and the story line is a constant disappointment. I have turned to USA and TNT for Tuesday night entertainment. My co-workers have agreed that this show is a huge disappointment.
    Scott Bakula? Really? He has a string of failures behind him. Don't ruin what could be at least a mediocre production by putting him in the lead role.    … Expand
  27. FlyingW
    Apr 13, 2015
    6
    This show has problems, lack of chemistry between actors being the biggest. Zoe needs to leave, I think she is the weak link. Her acting is really bad and I'm sick of the black outfit she wears. Is she hiding a weight problem? Hate the boy haircut too.
  28. naplesott
    Jun 8, 2015
    5
    okay...like the setting...like the characters except for the kid from slingblade...WAY too many close ups to demonstrate the actors current emotion or response...for that reason, it's hard to watch
  29. lmweaks
    Feb 17, 2016
    4
    the New Orleans location is the only thing thats interesting. Lucas Black and his sometimes partner r OK. Zoe McClellan is so horrible I can hardly watch.
    I keep thinking they will figure out they need to get rid of her
  30. franklincookie
    Mar 17, 2016
    3
    The original NCIS is my favorite show so I was looking forward to watching this version when it was announced. While the supporting cast is pretty good, the lead character/actor is really bad. Every line that comes out of Agent Pride's mouth sounds forced and unbelievable,, including his favorite "go, learn things." Unfortunately, when the center of the show isn't any good, its doesn'tThe original NCIS is my favorite show so I was looking forward to watching this version when it was announced. While the supporting cast is pretty good, the lead character/actor is really bad. Every line that comes out of Agent Pride's mouth sounds forced and unbelievable,, including his favorite "go, learn things." Unfortunately, when the center of the show isn't any good, its doesn't really matter how beautiful the New Orleans background is or how capable the rest of the cast is, it just drags everything down.… Expand
  31. LornaJ
    Mar 22, 2016
    9
    I dont like the new black girl. But, I like the show as a whole very much and all the other characters. I am also an avid watcher of the original NCIS.
  32. Roserdh
    May 23, 2016
    9
    I do wish this and other programs would check their terminology. Just watched episode 23 - scuba diving major part of plot - there is air NOT oxygen in scuba tanks!! and the bend/air embolism mix up too. yeesh
  33. Redbull21074
    Aug 2, 2020
    5
    this show was 5 star untill they brought the new dude in that replaced chris i think he is terrible has no acting skills the way he talks to his co workers he thinks he’s like super all that i have nothing want to see chris come back and wipe his butt this is based only toward his character on show not him personally in real life i k ow in person he probably isn’t like that
  34. JoansMark
    Dec 27, 2020
    0
    I began despising it last year. As Dwayne and his daughter walked outside, under an overcast with NO sunshine, he proclaims, "It's a great day, not a cloud in the sky!" Also Loretta complains about no masks being worn and later she's not wearing one. Dwayne takes his mask OFF in the park and a girl wears hers under her nose. Just lose the masks...morons. I'm done with this "Show!"

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Metascore
55

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
  1. The Daily Beast
    Reviewed by: Jason Hughes
    Sep 23, 2014
    50
    It's the strong sense of family within the team that's going to keep viewers coming back.
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  2. Zap2it (Inside the Box)
    Reviewed by: Rick Porter
    Sep 23, 2014
    70
    There's enough detail in the setting and characterization to keep it distinct from the mothership, but also more than enough of the template (down to the freeze-frame tic at the open and close of each act) to make it go down like a comforting plate of crawfish etouffee.
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  3. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Robert Lloyd
    Sep 23, 2014
    40
    The plot of the pilot, which begins with the discovery of a severed leg in a load of shrimp, is clever enough and manages to fit a lot of locations into its 40-minute hour. That time is also filled with cornball dialogue, shameless sentimentality and B-movie displays of toughness.
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