NCIS: Sydney on Paramount+ renewed for season 3

NCIS: Sydney on Paramount+ renewed for season 3 – Global Hit NCIS: Sydney Renewed For Season Three. Filming Begins In Sydney Following Successful Launch Of Season Two Of The Paramount+ Australian Original Series.

Following a hugely successful second season launch, Paramount+ Australia today announced that international smash hit Australian original series NCIS: Sydney has been renewed for a third season.

Filming for the thrilling third instalment will commence in Sydney on Monday, 24 February, showcasing the city’s iconic landmarks and vibrant harbour as the backdrop for the action-packed series.

The first international iteration of the global NCIS franchise outside of the U.S., NCIS: Sydney is a brilliant and eclectic team of U.S. NCIS Agents and the Australian Federal Police (AFP) who have been grafted into a multi-national taskforce to keep naval crimes in check.

Produced by Endemol Shine Australia for CBS Studios and Paramount Australia, and distributed outside Australia by Paramount Global Content Distribution, the first season of NCIS: Sydney is one of the most watched local series since the launch of Paramount+ Australia and earned a 2024 TV Week Logie nomination for Best Drama. It later premiered on CBS US as the #1 new drama in the fall of the 2023-2024 season, with the series premiere reaching over 10 million viewers on linear in the U.S., including an encore episode.

Since launching in 2023, NCIS: Sydney has captivated audiences worldwide with its compelling cases, dynamic cast, and unique Australian twist on the beloved crime procedural, earning worldwide praise for its thrilling storytelling and strong character dynamics. Season Three promises to build on this success, delivering more intrigue, action, and unexpected twists.

Paramount Australia’s Creative Advisor Drama, Rick Maier said:

“Got to be proud of any Australian series doing this well on a global scale. The second season of NCIS: Sydney (just launched on Paramount+) is already building on the success of the first, and the scripts for series three are in fantastic shape. We’re all very excited to be back in production again.”

Executive Producer and Head of Scripted for Endemol Shine Australia, Sara Richardson said:

“Endemol Shine Australia is honoured to be bringing a third season of this proudly Australian production to the screen.

“With the success of season one, and season two rolling out around the world – we are so excited to be back with our team and shooting in some of our country’s most beautiful and breathtaking locations. The entire cast and crew are extremely proud of NCIS: Sydney, and the unique Australian touch we have brought to such an established and universally loved franchise.”

Executive Producer and Showrunner Morgan O’Neill said:

“With two seasons under our belt, we are looking forward to upping the ante and bringing even more fun-filled, high-octane action from our incredible NCIS: Sydney team.”

NCIS: Sydney stars Olivia Swann, Todd Lasance, Sean Sagar, Tuuli Narkle, Mavournee Hazel and William McInnes. The series is created by Morgan O’Neill, who serves as executive producer alongside Endemol Shine Australia’s Sara Richardson, Sue Seeary and Louisa Kors.

NCIS is the world’s most successful television franchise globally. NCIS, NCIS: Los Angeles, NCIS: Hawai’i, NCIS: Sydney and NCIS: New Orleans, have been licensed in over 200 markets worldwide with two more franchise expansions, the recently launched prequel series, NCIS: Origins, and the upcoming Paramount+ Original series, NCIS: Tony & Ziva.

NCIS won the International Audience Award as the most watched television series by Médiamétrie and Eurodata in 2014, 2015 and 2017.

NCIS: Sydney Season Two recently joined a host of the world’s best entertainment currently streaming on Paramount+, including Aussie Shore, Last King of The Cross Season Two, The Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers Season Two, Fake, Yellowjackets Season Three, Star Trek: Section 31, Dexter: Original Sin, The Agency and Landman, with 1923 Season Two and Happy Face streaming soon.

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