The upcoming NCIS spinoff, NCIS: Sydney, will include Easter eggs and nods to the original show and the overall franchise. The decision to move the show to CBS was made due to the writers' strike that happened over the summer. The show will premiere on November 14 and will also be available for streaming on Paramount+. Series creator Morgan O'Neill confirmed that there will be references to other NCIS shows, mentioning the presence of Easter eggs. NCIS: Sydney will focus on rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific and will feature an ensemble cast.