‘NCIS: Origins’ Star Mariel Molino Says Lala’s Connection With Gibbs Is Only Going to Get Deeper

Co-creator Gina Lucita Monreal also tells TheWrap how Lala’s story holds “the big question” at the center of the CBS prequel

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Austin Stowell and Mariel Molino in "NCIS: Origins." (Erik Voake/CBS)

Note: This story contains spoilers from “NCIS: Origins” Episode 6.

“NCIS: Origins” shared a glimpse inside Lala Dominguez’s armor during an action-packed Episode 6, while adding more layers to her blossoming connection with Gibbs.

The CBS prequel series went undercover with Monday’s new episode, titled “Incognito,” while also putting the spotlight on the female NIS special agent played by Mariel Molino. It’s been established that Lala developed a special bond with Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Austin Stowell) at this time in his life, but this hour focused on her mindset while navigating the toxic boys’ club within her workplace and feeling uneasy at home.

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