NCIS New Orleans Percy Character Profile
Percy is a fictional character in the CBS military crime drama NCIS: New Orleans, which premiered in 2014. The character appears in the series as a recurring or supporting figure within the Naval Criminal Investigative Service field office in New Orleans. The show follows a team of special agents solving crimes involving the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps in the Louisiana region. NCIS: New Orleans is part of the larger NCIS franchise, which includes the original NCIS series and NCIS: Hawai'i. The series is produced by CBS Studios and airs on the CBS broadcast network and Paramount+ streaming service. For general franchise information, see the NCIS overview on the official CBS website NCIS New Orleans CBS.
Percy's role in the New Orleans office involves supporting investigative operations, often in administrative or technical capacities typical of NCIS support personnel. The character interacts with main agents such as Dwayne Pride, Christopher LaSalle, and Meredith Brody during casework. The show's narrative structure places Percy within the broader context of federal law enforcement coordination with local agencies in Louisiana. NCIS: New Orleans filmed multiple seasons, with the series concluding its run after Season 7 in 2021. The final season wrapped production in 2021, and the series finale aired in May 2021. The series was created by Gary Glasberg and developed for CBS by the network's entertainment division.
NCIS Franchise Performance and Ratings
CBS Broadcast and Streaming Metrics
NCIS: New Orleans averaged approximately 10 to 12 million viewers in its early seasons on CBS, according to Nielsen live-plus-same-day ratings reported by industry sources. The series ranked among the top 30 most-watched programs on U.S. television during its peak seasons. CBS, owned by Paramount Global, distributes the show through its broadcast network and the Paramount+ streaming platform. The NCIS franchise as a whole remains one of the highest-rated drama franchises on American television, with the original NCIS series consistently drawing over 15 million viewers in its most recent seasons. The franchise's combined viewership across all series contributes significantly to CBS's annual ratings performance.
Streaming performance on Paramount+ includes NCIS: New Orleans episodes available on demand, contributing to the platform's content library. Paramount+ reported subscriber growth in the early 2020s, with the service reaching over 50 million global subscribers by late 2022, driven in part by popular CBS library content including NCIS series. The NCIS franchise's consistent viewership supports Paramount Global's advertising revenue and subscriber retention strategies. The show's production budget per episode typically ranges from $3 million to $5 million, standard for network dramas of its format. These figures reflect the show's position within the broader television industry economics.
Production and Industry Context
Filming Locations and Production Companies
NCIS: New Orleans was primarily filmed in and around New Orleans, Louisiana, with additional location shooting in nearby areas. The production utilized local film infrastructure and Louisiana film incentive programs, which offer tax credits of up to 30% on qualified production expenses. Production companies involved include CBS Studios and Belisarius Productions, with the series executive produced by Gary Glasberg and later by other CBS Studios executives. The show's filming schedule followed standard network television production timelines, with each season consisting of approximately 20 to 24 episodes.
The NCIS franchise's production model relies on a stable creative team and recurring cast members across multiple series. NCIS: New Orleans employed a mix of main and recurring cast, with actors rotating in and out as storylines evolved. The series contributed to Louisiana's film and television industry employment, supporting local crew and talent. CBS Studios,