NCIS: Los Angeles (2009)
English · Action & Adventure / Drama · 45 min
★ 7.5 Solid 1,267 ratings
▸ Must watch
Released 22 Sept 2009
Page updated 24 Sept 2026
NCIS: Los Angeles is streaming in Japan on Hulu.
The verdict
NCIS: Los Angeles has pulled the kind of numbers most English series never see. It holds a 7.5/10 on TMDB from 1,267 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. Episodes run about 45 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Hulu.
Is it worth starting?
This is 14 seasons deep — English action & adventure with drama threaded through. Starting now means a backlog — worth knowing before you press play.
- Why
- Currently 7.5/10 from 1,267 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- a backlog this size is the opposite of what you're after
- Best for
- A proper binge, once you've got the weeks for it
Story
The exploits of the Los Angeles–based Office of Special Projects (OSP), an elite division of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service that specializes in undercover assignments.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~45 min per episode |
| Genre | Action & Adventure / Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Shane Brennan
Cast

Chris O'Donnell
G. Callen

Daniela Ruah
Kensi Blye

Eric Christian Olsen
Marty Deeks

Barrett Foa
Eric Beale

Medalion Rahimi
Fatima Namazi

Caleb Castille
Devin Rountree
Where to watch in Japan
Hulu
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 24 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is NCIS: Los Angeles worth watching?
Must watch. It rates 7.5/10 on audience ratings. This is 14 seasons deep — English action & adventure with drama threaded through. Starting now means a backlog — worth knowing before you press play.
Where can I watch NCIS: Los Angeles?
You can stream NCIS: Los Angeles in Japan on Hulu.
What language is NCIS: Los Angeles in?
NCIS: Los Angeles is an English series (Action & Adventure / Drama).
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