"NCIS" introduced original songs to TV shows, which became a common archetype. The show has spun off multiple soundtrack collections featuring cast members' musical stylings, including Michael Weatherly and Pauley Perrette. CBS's latest addition to the "NCIS" franchise is "NCIS: Hawaii," which debuted as a standalone series in fall 2021 and stars Vanessa Lachey as Special Agent Jane Tennant. The show later staged a crossover with the original "NCIS" to kick off the fall 2022 season. Fans have fallen in love with the other characters, particularly Lucy Tara and Kate Whistler, who are romantically involved on the show and have been well-received by queer fans.