NCIS LA: Complete Seasonal Crime Binge
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- NCIS: Los Angeles premiered on CBS in September 2009 as the first spin-off of NCIS (2003–present).
- The series ran for 14 seasons and 323 episodes, concluding in May 2023.
- Chris O'Donnell played Special Agent G. Callen across all 14 seasons; LL Cool J played Sam Hanna.
- The show was created by Shane Brennan, an Australian writer and executive producer who also worked on NCIS and The District.
- NCIS: LA averaged over 10 million viewers per episode during its first five seasons, making it one of the most-watched procedurals of the 2010s.
- The series spawned a second spin-off, NCIS: Hawaiʻi, which premiered in 2021.
NCIS Los Angeles: The First Season — Universal
The one that launched a thousand undercover ops and cemented LL Cool J as America's coolest federal agent.
Season One introduces the Office of Special Projects — a covert division of NCIS that handles cases too dicey for regular badge-and-gun work. Chris O'Donnell's Callen is the enigmatic team lead with a murky past; LL Cool J's Sam Hanna is the former Navy SEAL who brings tactical muscle and a surprising amount of emotional intelligence. The chemistry is immediate, the action is relentless, and the LA locations — from gritty ports to Malibu mansions — give the show a cinematic sheen that network procedurals rarely achieve. If you're a completist building the full DVD run, this is where it starts. Explore our current copy of NCIS Los Angeles: The First Season or browse more Crime titles at Patina.
NCIS Los Angeles: The Second Season — Paramount
The season that doubled down on character backstory and upped the international espionage quotient.
Season Two expands the team dynamics — Kensi Blye (Daniela Ruah) and Marty Deeks (Eric Christian Olsen) get more screen time, and their banter becomes a core part of the show's identity. The cases shift from domestic terrorism to Cold War-adjacent plots involving Russian sleeper agents and rogue arms dealers. If Season One was about establishing the format, Season Two is about proving the show could sustain serialised arcs without losing its case-of-the-week appeal. The DVD set captures that balance beautifully. Explore our current copy of NCIS Los Angeles: The Second Season or browse more Crime titles at Patina.
NCIS Los Angeles: The Third Season — Universal
The one where the team goes deep undercover and Callen's backstory starts cracking open.
Season Three leans harder into long-form storytelling — entire episodes hinge on Callen's search for his past, while Sam grapples with the fallout of a mission gone wrong. The action sequences are bigger (there's a memorable prison break), the guest stars are savvier (Linda Hunt's Hetty Lange remains the show's secret weapon), and the undercover ops feel genuinely high-stakes. If you're bingeing the series, this is where the emotional payoff starts landing. Explore our current copy of NCIS Los Angeles: The Third Season or browse more Crime titles at Patina.
NCIS Los Angeles: The Fourth Season — Paramount
The season that perfected the formula and delivered some of the series' best standalone episodes.
By Season Four, NCIS: LA knew exactly what it was — a sun-drenched procedural with enough serialised mythology to reward loyal viewers and enough standalone cases to keep casual fans engaged. The Deeks/Kensi partnership deepens (still pre-romance, but the tension is palpable), and the show starts weaving in timely geopolitical threads without feeling preachy. This is peak NCIS: LA — confident, slick, and endlessly rewatchable. Explore our current copy of NCIS Los Angeles: The Fourth Season or browse more Crime titles at Patina.
NCIS Los Angeles: The Fifth Season — Paramount Pictures
The one where the team faces a mole inside NCIS and the stakes go nuclear — literally.
Season Five opens with a multi-episode arc involving a leak within the agency, forcing the team to question everyone's loyalty. The serialised storytelling is sharper here than in earlier seasons, and the show starts experimenting with darker, more morally ambiguous plotlines. Chris O'Donnell and LL Cool J anchor the season with performances that feel lived-in — these aren't just procedural archetypes anymore, they're fully realised characters. Explore our current copy of NCIS Los Angeles: The Fifth Season or browse more Crime titles at Patina.
NCIS Los Angeles: Season 7 — Universal
The season that sends the team global and tests their resilience against a ruthless adversary.
Season Seven ramps up the international intrigue — cases span from LA to Mexico to Eastern Europe, and the team faces off against a recurring villain who feels genuinely menacing. The production values are higher, the guest cast is stacked (Miguel Ferrer delivers a standout arc), and the emotional beats land harder. If you're jumping into the series mid-run, this season rewards both newcomers and long-time fans. Explore our current copy of NCIS Los Angeles: Season 7 or browse more Crime titles at Patina.
As of June 2026, Patina's Crime collection includes rotating preloved copies of network procedurals, British detective series, and classic noir — the kind of shows you can binge on a Sunday afternoon without needing a flowchart. NCIS: LA sits firmly in that tradition: slick, smart, and built for the long haul. Shop all Crime titles at Patina Paperbacks →
Where can I buy secondhand NCIS Los Angeles DVDs in Sydney?
Patina Paperbacks stocks rotating preloved copies of NCIS: LA seasonal DVD sets — we're a Sydney-based online bookshop, so we ship Australia-wide (free over $29), but you can also browse our physical collection if you're local to the Inner West. Availability shifts as stock turns over, so check the site regularly or sign up for our newsletter if you're hunting a specific season.
Are NCIS Los Angeles DVDs still worth buying in 2025?
Honestly, yes — especially if you're a completist or you prefer owning physical media over streaming subscriptions. The DVD sets include bonus features (deleted scenes, cast interviews) that don't make it to digital platforms, and there's something satisfying about having the full 14-season run on your shelf. Plus, preloved copies are cheaper than streaming the entire series on repeat.
How many seasons of NCIS Los Angeles are there in total?
NCIS: Los Angeles ran for 14 seasons between 2009 and 2023, totalling 323 episodes. The series concluded with a two-part finale in May 2023. If you're building a complete DVD collection, be prepared to hunt — later seasons can be harder to find preloved, though early-to-mid runs (Seasons 1–7) circulate more frequently in the secondhand market.
What's the difference between NCIS and NCIS Los Angeles?
NCIS (the original series) is based in Washington DC and focuses on the Naval Criminal Investigative Service's Major Case Response Team — think forensic crime-solving with a military angle. NCIS: LA is the LA-based spin-off that centres on undercover operations and high-stakes espionage. The tone is sleeker, the action is bigger, and the cases skew more international. Both shows exist in the same universe and occasionally cross over, but LA leans harder into the "cool spies on the beach" vibe.
Can I buy a complete NCIS Los Angeles DVD box set in Australia?
There's no official all-in-one box set covering all 14 seasons — you'll need to collect the seasonal releases individually. Patina stocks preloved copies as they come through (mostly Region 4 Australian editions), so your best bet is to check back regularly or grab the seasons you're missing as they appear. Free shipping over $29 means you can bundle a few seasons at once if you're chasing the full run.