“NCIS” is still one of CBS’s most popular shows after nearly two decades on the air. Because the show and its various spin-offs consistently draw millions of viewers, viewers can expect to see them on the network for the foreseeable future (per TV Line).
“NCIS,” which debuted in 2003 as a spin-off of “JAG,” follows a group of agents as they solve cr1mes involving the United States Navy and Marine Corps, ranging from murd3r to theft to other atrocities that are too disturbing to mention.
“NCIS” does not reinvent the rules of procedural cr1me dramas, but viewers can always expect mystery, action, entertainment, and a cast of strong characters to provide drama.
Of course, some characters haven’t been popular with “NCIS” fans over the years, and that sentiment isn’t limited to the villains who make life difficult for the heroes.
With that in mind, which “NCIS” character is considered the least popular by fans?
According to fans, DiNozzo is the least likable character on NCIS.
Looper polled “NCIS” fans in the United States to find out which character they find the least likable. Anthony DiNozzo Jr. (Michael Weatherly) was voted the worst by 24.43% of the 618 people polled.
However, some viewers believe Tony has aged poorly on “NCIS,” so, as surprising as the poll result may be to some long-term viewers, he has been in people’s bad books for a long time.
DiNozzo was followed by Timothy McGee (Sean Murray) with 19.90% of the vote, while Ducky (David McCallum) and Ziva David (Cote de Pablo) received 18.61% and 14.24%, respectively.
12.30% of voters think Leroy Jethro Gibbs is the least likable character, but it’s possible that some of those voters are still upset about Mark Harmon’s departure from “NCIS” in 2021. To this day, Gibbs is arguably the most associated with the franchise.
Surprisingly, Abby (Pauley Perrette) received only 10.52% of the votes cast, despite being the most popular character among those polled.
This could be the most surprising and perplexing revelation from the findings. As Cheatsheet pointed out, Abby was once regarded as the worst main character in “NCIS” history, but the forensic scientist appears to have matured over time.
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Tony is too much of a smart-ass.
I didn’t like the way Tony treated his co-workers. I always thought Abbie was too childish. NCIS is my all time favorite show & I watch it all the time but I like the newer episodes much better. Except for the absence of Gibbs, I love the show just the way it is right now.
Was never a patch on JAG.
It is counter-productive to say any of the characters were bad. All of them did great jobs, so much so that many people have watched for over two decades. Love them all and have enjoyed watching.
I SO agree. Since all the characters were in all the episodes, if you really didn’t like one, you wouldn’t bother watching it at all.
What are you, nuts? There are no least likely characters in this show. Name one you would kick out.
Tony
Most people won’t like this, but as far as I’m concerned, Mark Harmon can leave for good. I love all the rest of the characters, especially Dinozzo. He puts a little whit it into the show. diva and the nose so make a good couple. Takes a little bit of this serious out of the reality of life over all it’s a wonderful show. Ducky will be missed.