Paramount+ stands out as the main home for the NCIS franchise; however, NCIS: Los Angeles is missing from the platform. This situation is a significant disappointment for viewers. While other spin-offs like NCIS: Sydney, NCIS: Origins, and NCIS: Hawaiʻi are available, the absence of NCIS: Los Angeles, which aired for 14 seasons and led the expansion of the franchise, is particularly noticeable.

This issue is likely due to licensing problems. Previous syndication agreements may be preventing the series from being available on Paramount+ alongside other NCIS productions in the U.S. However, this explanation does not alleviate the absence of a beloved show that viewers miss. NCIS: Los Angeles is not just a spin-off; it also represents a crucial building block that allowed the franchise to expand beyond Washington D.C.

The impact of NCIS: Los Angeles on the franchise cannot be overlooked. Premiering in 2009, the series proved that NCIS is not just a successful procedural drama, but that the formula can work in different settings as well. Becoming one of CBS's longest-running dramas, NCIS: LA created unforgettable characters like G. Callen, Sam Hanna, and Hetty Lange. These characters are among the reasons viewers tuned in every week.

With the expansion of the franchise, the importance of NCIS: Los Angeles has only increased. By conducting crossover episodes with the original series and productions like NCIS: Hawaiʻi and Hawaii Five-0, it managed to offer viewers a broader universe. If Paramount+ wants to be the most comprehensive address for the NCIS franchise, it must address the absence of NCIS: Los Angeles as soon as possible.