In 2023, crime fans across Australia rejoiced upon hearing that we could be getting a local spin-off of the beloved American series, NCIS, filmed in Sydney.
Fans of the initial season were on the edge of their seats waiting to learn if NCIS: Sydney would be renewed for a second season. But the Aussie iteration is on a roll, with no signs of slowing down as a third season has been confirmed.

NCIS: Sydney is the first international iteration of the franchise outside of the US, following a team of US NCIS Agents and the Australian Federal Police (AFP) as they join forces to fight against tensions in the Indo-Pacific.
Below, TV WEEK has answered all your burning questions about NCIS: Sydney.
Who is the cast for NCIS: Sydney?
The team is spearheaded by NCIS Special Agent Michelle Mackey played by DC Legends of Tomorrow and The River Wild star, Olivia Swann.
Meanwhile, Todd Lasance stars as Olivia’s AFP counterpart, Sergeant Jim ‘JD’ Dempsey.
These stars are joined by Sean Sagar as NCIS Special Agent DeShawn Jackson, Tuuli Narkle as AFP Liasion Officer Constable Evie Cooper, Mavournee Hazel as AFP Forensic Scientist Bluebird ‘Blue’ Gleeson and William McInnes as AFP Forensic Pathologist, Dr Roy Penrose.

Meet the NCIS: Sydney cast. (Image: Paramount)
Where to watch NCIS: Sydney in Australia:
Two seasons of NCIS: Sydney are available for streaming on Paramount+ in Australia. Meanwhile, the first season is available on Prime Video.
However, if you’re patient, NCIS: Sydney does eventually hit 10Play.
Stream NCIS: Sydney on Paramount Plus from $9.99/mth, with a 7-day free trial. Subscribe now.
Will there be a third season of NCIS: Sydney?
It is official, a third season of NCIS: Sydney has been confirmed by Paramount+.
Todd Lasance confirmed the new season was greenlit in late February, thanking fans for the support.
“It means the world! Can’t wait to show you all what we’re cooking up!” he wrote on Instagram.
Few details about the upcoming season have been revealed, unfortunately, we doubt season three will arrive in 2025.

(Image: Instagram)
Where is NCIS: Sydney filmed?
Well, the clue is in the name… As expected, NCIS: Sydney is filmed in Sydney, Australia.
For the first season, the crime hunting detectives took to North Bondi to film. However, the second season ventured outside of New South Wales to film some scenes in Darwin, Northern Territory.