random thoughts
My Quick Takes on 'Stranger Things' Convolutions, Clashing Co-Stars, 'NCIS' and More
The latest installment of a feature in which I offer 60°F takes on the TV shows I'm watching and the news that's breaking.
the ncis-verse
Matt's Inside Line
Reader Qs, Answered: 'NCIS: Sydney,' 'Loot,' 'Brilliant Minds,' 'NCIS,' 'Fire Country' and More!
The final Inside Line of 2025 includes scoop on an MIA fall finale, Bishop's 'NCIS' comeback, and a couple of cancellations.
ratings
Ratings Rundown: 'NCIS: Origins' Hits Series High With Crossover, '9-1-1: Nashville' Slips
'NCIS: Origins' soared to an all-time high with Mark Harmon's visit. Let's boil down Nielsen's latest weekly breakdown.
the ncis-verse
'NCIS: Origins' Casts a Familiar Face From the 'JAG' 2-Parter That Launched 'NCIS'
Talk about your 'NCIS' origins! This week's 'NCIS: Origins' features an actor from the 'JAG' two-parter that started it all.
Matt's Inside Line
Reader Questions, Answered! Scoop on 'SVU,' 'Starfleet Academy,' 'Doc,' 'Melrose Place,' ABC Thursday and More
This week's Inside Line includes answers about 'SVU' staffing, a 'Doc' duo and TV's return to 'Melrose Place.'
reviews
Just Ducky: How 'NCIS: Origins' Put a Perfect Bow Tie on the 'NCIS' David McCallum Tribute
In paying tribute to franchise vet David McCallum, 'NCIS: Origins' added an emotional flourish we didn't know we needed.
Matt's Inside Line
Reader Qs, Answered! Scoop on 'Chicago P.D.,' XL 'Fire Country' Xover, 'Mistletoe Murders,' a Real #Tiva Wedding and More
Behold, I have answers to YOUR Qs about a true #Tiva wedding, a #OneChicago deep dive, a 'Blue Bloods' split and more.
interview
'NCIS: Tony & Ziva' Boss Teases Scrapped 'Darker' Finale Twist, Plans for Potential Season 2
The 'NCIS: Tony & Ziva' finale almost ended very differently, but fans had been "put through the wringer," EP shares.
Matt's Inside Line
Matt's Inside Line #400! Scoop on the 'NCIS'-verse, 'Law & Order,' 'Countdown,' 'Elsbeth,' 'Boston Blue,' 'Fire Country' and More
The 400th Inside Line has answers to YOUR Qs about 'NCIS'-verse Christmas plans, a 'Law & Order' addition and more.
interview
'NCIS: Origins' Bosses Open Up About Lala's Fate — and the Canon Conundrum It Creates: 'We Have a Plan'
'NCIS Origins' with its Season 2 premiere did what I strongly opined it should NOT do. Let's hash that out with the showrunners....
ncis tony and ziva
'NCIS: Tony & Ziva' Stars Talk Episode 4 Flashback Bombshell and the 'Really Good' Ride Ahead
'NCIS: Tony & Ziva' stars Cote de Pablo and Michael Weatherly talk about Episode 4's major flashback reveal!