The “NCIS” series has captivated viewers with its thrilling criminal cases, character development, and high-stakes drama. However, not everyone may know that “NCIS” stands for Naval Criminal Investigative Service, which is the primary investigative law enforcement agency of the US Department of the Navy.

The agency’s origins date back to 1882 when the Office of Naval Intelligence was established. Over the years, it evolved into the Naval Investigative Service and eventually became the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) in 1992.

Real-life NCIS agents have shared their thoughts on the show’s accuracy. NCIS agent Kevin Dod, who worked with the agency for many years, mentioned that certain aspects of the show are accurate, such as its portrayal of counterterrorism, protective operations, general crimes, economic crimes, and fraud. Agent Bob Millie agreed, saying that the show is realistic in depicting their work, though it takes creative liberties, especially in the quick resolution of cases.

However, fans have a different perspective on the show’s realism. Some argue that “NCIS” falls short in accuracy compared to other crime dramas like “Law and Order,” “Criminal Minds,” and “CSI.” They point out inaccuracies in computer forensics and other aspects of the show.

In some cases, viewers claim that the lack of realism and the show’s departure from casework led them to stop watching. While there are differing opinions about the show’s authenticity, viewers will ultimately have to decide for themselves when watching episodes of “NCIS.”