A proposed spin-off of "NCIS" that is set in the Crescent City. CBS renews NCIS: New Orleans on Jan 12. The CBS procedural “NCIS: New Orleans” currently ranks as the most-watched new drama series since the 2004-05 season, according to Nielsen figures.A spin-off of NCIS (2003) about the local field office of NCIS that investigates criminal cases involving military personnel in The Big Easy, a city known for its music, entertainment and decadence. This colorful city that harbors a dark side is a magnet for service personnel on leave, and when overindulgence is followed by trouble, Special Agent Dwayne Pride's team is at its best.