Exploring McGee: Sean Murray’s Delight and Fans ‘Call for Justice’

Since his debut as a guest star in Season 1, Episode 8 of “NCIS,” Timothy McGee (played by Sean Murray) has been the team’s go-to expert in cybercrime and security. Promoted to a regular cast member by the second season, McGee, affectionately nicknamed “Probie Wan-Kenobi,” has often found himself in the background despite his long tenure. However, a section of the fanbase believes it’s high time he stepped into the spotlight, a sentiment prominently discussed in a Reddit thread.

“McGee could genuinely shine as a character on the show, but he’s consistently relegated to the least important member of the MCRT,” observed Reddit user u/MidnightShadow, pointing out McGee’s habitual sidelining in favor of other characters.

Echoing this sentiment, u/Ijustwanttowatchmovies noted McGee’s underutilization might stem from the audience’s preference for other characters. Nonetheless, they concurred that McGee’s extensive service warrants more substantial narratives.

Supporting this view, u/bethebow4319 argued for greater recognition of McGee’s contributions. “After all this time, McGee deserves a prominent role! It’s frustrating when he’s not a central figure in the story. I adore McGee!!!”

Despite these critiques, Sean Murray expressed his enthusiasm for episodes that delve into McGee’s backstory, particularly highlighting Season 16’s “Once Upon a Tim.” This episode, which revisits McGee’s high school years during a murder investigation, was a moment for the character to shine and for fans to explore his past.

In an interview with CinemaBlend, Murray shared his excitement about exploring McGee’s background. “Discovering and learning more about McGee, especially seeing his younger self and revisiting his high school, was exhilarating… I’m all for delving into our characters’ histories.”

Murray ended on a high note, reflecting on the joy of filming the episode and commending the writers for delivering an engaging script that allowed him to “have a blast” bringing depth to McGee’s character.