@Nat. I agree that Tony seemed more mature, but still funny. He's such a good comedian. I don't know about you, but Ziva seemed out of character and kind of silly to be so caught up with Gibbs and JLC, which, as you know, I didn't like at all. Loved your analogy of not needing two Gibbs. I thought the same thing during that awkward kiss. Couldn't tell who was who. Just didn't work. I hope they don't have her recur. Another actress would be much better in that role, although even the part isn't well developed.
And thanks to the folks who brought up the issue with Sean Murray's voice. I noted that as well. When he lost weight, he also lost the timbre of his voice and it's noticeably raspier and at a different octave. I hope he's okay.
Guest
March 22nd, 2012 10:12 PM
I agree with Nat and John G., JLC is age appropriate but send her away or kill her off. She is NOT right for Gibbs!
She really bothers me, I keep wanting to leave the room when she is in the scene and I cannot put my finger on why she has that effect on me.
I hope Sean is OK, his voice is still very weak. I love his character and do not want him to be ill.
gigi
March 22nd, 2012 7:46 PM
I have to agree on the no chemistry thing. I thought maybe it would work but, no. I like JLC, but not as this character and not as a romantic interest for Gibbs. They could be buds like Gibbs and Fornell, but NOT lovers...yuck! And SM does look and sound sick. They don't give him much to do anymore so makes you wonder if he's too weak to work full time?
Nat
March 22nd, 2012 3:33 PM
(Continued from previous post)
I do not necessarily want to tune in and see TWO Gibbs’ dialoguing with each other. ONE Leroy J. Gibbs (the ORIGINAL version, thank you very much) is enough for me!!
Nat
March 22nd, 2012 3:31 PM
@Winza: Hi! I enjoyed your comments – especially about Tony. He was funny, but not as childish, which was nice to see once again. I LIKE him in that sweater (more, please!), and I’m thinking Ms. Monreal did that to perhaps detract from “Wink Martindale” (lol!!) I LOVED seeing our perverted security guard from Devil’s Triangle (ha ha – he was drooling all OVER Ziva in that ep) – he’s a very funny extra, and sooooo WEIRD. I like JLC, and she’s a very good actress, but I have to agree that she sort of bothers me, on NCIS. I can’t put my finger on exactly why, either. Yes, I’m glad Gibbs has someone that can make him “bounce” I guess…..but she just seems so…so….MANLY, I guess. She’s not very feminine to me. JLC always has had that “hard-edge” about her, in my opinion; no softness there at all. She’s kind of “tough & gruff” – kind of like the female version of Leroy himself, perhaps?? She’s like a Man, but in a skirt. I do not neces
CJ
March 22nd, 2012 2:06 PM
continued....about Sean Murray...
His overall gaunt look and dark circles worries me. I sure hope he will regain his health and vigor. He has grown into a very special agent.
CJ
March 22nd, 2012 2:01 PM
I enjoyed Sean Aston and JLC (two thumbs up elevator scene). However, I think I’d enjoy seeing her periodically as an adversary who tries to play mind games AGAINST Gibbs. The energy would be greater that way. Forget about romance. Although, it is a unique treat to see an age appropriate woman in the show.
My favorite shows are ones that have equal team participation and are written for the team members, not guest stars. I am, also, concerned about Sean Murray. He says he has lost 25 pounds, but it looks more like 50-60 pounds since the shower scene in the SWAK episode. His voice seems to resinate from the back top portion of his throat instead of his usual deeper sound from his chest. He hasn’t had hair loss in the show; although he keeps his hair short and they don’t film year round. I guess a treatment of radiated beads might not cause hair loss. His overall gaunt look and dark circles worries me. I sure hope is will regain his health and vigor. He has grown into a
AJA
March 22nd, 2012 12:27 PM
Well it sounds as if, like it or not, JLC is coming back for the SF. When her appearance was first spoiled for the November sweeps, but ended up was unable to film then, there was a spoiler about her and Gibbs working together on a navy ship. It sounds to me as if they've moved that story to the SF. So it looks as if we're getting another Gibbs heavy finale, and I will predict the usual side of Ziva in peril.
John G.
March 22nd, 2012 11:33 AM
Jamie Lee Curtis' character may be an "age-appropriate love interest", but she's also manipulative and deceitful. I wish she'd go away and never come back.
The episode was interesting and engaging. I particularly enjoyed Tony tonight. He's so naturally funny; such a light touch. But I thought Jamie Lee Curtis was dreadful. She was a cartoon and showed no lightness and had absolutely no chemistry with Gibbs. And having the young security guard compare her to Anne Bancroft in The Graduate? I don't think so. Curtis is a great lady and is fun and quirky, but she hasn't inhabited a real character here and is being presented as some sexy older femme fatale and it just isn't working. Either direct her or write for her better or don't bring her back. I was embarrassed for her.
Zia Rank: Regular Character
March 22nd, 2012 10:00 AM
I liked this episode. Not one of the greatest, but still kept me entertained. I did not want Gibbs/Ryan to get together, but this week the character was not as secretive, and it was obvious that she told Gibbs more about her life then we the viewers know. I could take or leave the relationship, the writers certainly left the door open for more episode with Dr. Ryan in the future. I agree with the reviewer, its nice to see an age appropriate person with Gibbs.
What is the problem with people and JLC with her Activia commercials? It has nothing to do with her performance. If thats all you can see when you see her, then maybe she is not the one with the problem. Let it go.
Myra
March 22nd, 2012 9:41 AM
No chemistry!
Myra
March 22nd, 2012 9:40 AM
Absolutely no chemistry
allie701 Rank: Guest Star
March 22nd, 2012 7:04 AM
Just didn't hold my interest. The case was convoluted and not worthy of the attention of NCIS or the viewers. I'm not a big fan of JLC especially since she fills the airways with her Activa commercials. I didn't feel any chemistry between her and Gibbs. I would have liked more of the team and less of the rest of the characters.
Eula
March 22nd, 2012 5:41 AM
Tony makes the show his humor {I am senior field agent} is so cute.
Can they Please bring back jeanne for Tony. Let him beable to tell her his true feelings. Let her come back with a kid and let Tony be th father. But let him find out much later that she had a kid and did not want him to know because he hurt her. Tony needs a little Dinozzo out there I think he will be a great father. Ziva I love her but her and Tony can still fight off there attraction for each other. If ziva mentor is coming on the show she is cute for Tony. Gibbs and butchy jlc is all wrong. Bring back the dark haired lawyer they have an attraction to one another. And she is not a redhead. Ducky is so adorable he needs a romantic interest ASAP. Cheryl Ladd was good for him until she went loco. McGee needs a love story line and let her be so hot that Tony mouth will drop like he did when Palmer brought his sexy fiancé too meet the team. Abby adorable has she is maybe she is the only one for McGee. And again Gibbs a
Curious
March 22nd, 2012 4:17 AM
As a health care provider, I am concerned that Sean Murray may have either prostate or testicular cancer. I know he lost a lot of weight through a "no booze, no soda pop, no sugar" diet a few years ago, and he looked really good and quite healthy for a time. However, this past year he looks positively gaunt and his voice is not as deep. Chemotherapeutic agents and radiation therapy can interfere with testosterone and cause changes in voice pitch and tone, and, of course, can make an individual look "sick." The internet and other reporting agencies have been uncharacteristically silent regarding Sean's overall appearance, and his appearances on the show have been less frequent and mostly confined to sedentary settings. I sincerely hope I am wrong; however, the more I see him, the more I am concerned. I really love that guy; I'm a McGeek all the way.
Alex
March 22nd, 2012 1:28 AM
continued:
Ziva was amusing without intending to be, which is a good thing; I thought it was slightly over done though, but only slightly. It was good to see praised for correct usage for once.
But... cybercrap and sooooo little McGee, what gives? I love my McGee. I want more.
'Boss don't bounce.' = Priceless.
More whole team next time, maybe? Please.
Alex.
Alex
March 22nd, 2012 1:27 AM
Well... I liked it.
Guest cast alone makes me give it 3/5 stars. I love Sean Astin and JLC. I loved Dr Ryan and Abby - 'Get out of my head while you still can.' I liked her with Ducky too. And she certainly ruffled Tony's feathers with her 'Game Show Host' comment. I did not, however, love Dr Ryan alone or Dr Ryan w/Gibbs. It's been two eps now and I'm just not invested in the character. Don't we already have a reoccurring shrink? As much as I love JLC I would far prefer to see more of Dr Kate's Sister than Dr Ryan.(*Perhaps it's my unrequited Kibbs Shipper). Liked the drawing and the charades comment - threw me back to 'Kill Ari' and Tony playing charades on the phone.
As to Tony: I know the DiNozzo army will be baying for blood at the game show host comment but for me anything that gets Tony in a sweater is a good thing.
Ziva was amusing without intending to be, which is a good thing; I thought it was slightly over done though, but only slightly. It was good to s
Sandy
March 21st, 2012 10:40 PM
Loved Gibbs and Ryan together. He needs someone that is as complicated as he is. Hope she is a regular. He needs some looonnnggg awaited romance. Go JLC. I guess I'll have to live vicariously through you.
Erin
March 21st, 2012 6:43 PM
I don't think that the fear of children episode was Tony centric. That's the one where Gibbs and Ziva went to Afghanistan to rescue those girls. I'd say that one was Gibbs and Ziva centric with Tony (as usual) cast as comic relief while the usual two were the heros and got all the action. While the episode with Tony's father and the one with Wendy had a lot of Tony, they were also quite team centric. The only really exclusively Tony centric episode was Nature of the Beast. But I'm with you in wanting the team back. I don't want to learn anymore about Ziva's tragic past or Gibbs for that matter. They've been done to death.
boonies
March 21st, 2012 6:35 PM
Well, so far we've had 4 episodes about Tony (if you count his fear of children one). We know there's another one coming up for number 5. If you figure 24 episodes or so, that's almost 1/4 of the season on 1 character. Why not just let him be a competent part of the team like he used to be instead of weighing him and and us down with all his emotional baggage. He comes out looking ridiculous. Oh, and that goes for Ziva episodes too. I want the team back!
Alisa
March 21st, 2012 5:47 PM
@jerry: tony is SFA....so when gibbs is NOT around, he IS the BOSS...and as SFA he should shown the SAME respect that is given to gibbs.
as for TIVA: why would anyone who is a fan of tony, want him with someone who didn't see anything WRONG with shoving her injured partner down and pulling a loaded gun and sticking it into his chest...and claiming she wouldn't mind KILLING him?....she has NEVER respected him as an agent or her SFA....and i HATED jeanne....she was to damn demanding and such.
Lynn
March 21st, 2012 5:47 PM
Why did they get new writers??????? This show is a mess. I will continue to watch every episode, but at the end of each show I feel cheated, like something was really left out. Do I like JLC - NO. Do I want to see more McGee - YES. Do I want to see more of Abby and McGee together working in her lab - YES, YES>
If the old writers aren't dead, can we get them back??????????????//
Alisa
March 21st, 2012 5:40 PM
i don't mind tony centric shows....but, i HATE them writing him as a fool and the butt of everyone's joke...tony would NOT still be ON gibbs' team, if he couldn't do the job...and i WISH tptb would make a point of having him be shown the RESPECT he's due....for putting up with the STUPID headslapps and the put downs even from gibbs....and STOP with the DAMN tiva stuff.
and i DON'T want mcgee being shown to have any more of a swelled head, then he's already been shown....he acts as if he's BETTER then tony, because he went to JOHN HOPKINS and MIT....tony was a COP/ Det. before becoming an agent.....he KNOWS what he's doing...and i LOVE having them having to do thing the OLD FASHIONED way.
Ziva: I went to Israel to bury my father. It was a moment of weakness. I felt alone. Tony: You need to talk to legal. Ziva: No I don't. Tony: My Hebrew must ...
March 23rd, 2012 7:52 PM
I agree send JLC away she is not right for Gibbs
Rank: New User
March 23rd, 2012 1:06 PM
@Nat. I agree that Tony seemed more mature, but still funny. He's such a good comedian. I don't know about you, but Ziva seemed out of character and kind of silly to be so caught up with Gibbs and JLC, which, as you know, I didn't like at all. Loved your analogy of not needing two Gibbs. I thought the same thing during that awkward kiss. Couldn't tell who was who. Just didn't work. I hope they don't have her recur. Another actress would be much better in that role, although even the part isn't well developed.
And thanks to the folks who brought up the issue with Sean Murray's voice. I noted that as well. When he lost weight, he also lost the timbre of his voice and it's noticeably raspier and at a different octave. I hope he's okay.
March 22nd, 2012 10:12 PM
I agree with Nat and John G., JLC is age appropriate but send her away or kill her off. She is NOT right for Gibbs!
She really bothers me, I keep wanting to leave the room when she is in the scene and I cannot put my finger on why she has that effect on me.
I hope Sean is OK, his voice is still very weak. I love his character and do not want him to be ill.
March 22nd, 2012 7:46 PM
I have to agree on the no chemistry thing. I thought maybe it would work but, no. I like JLC, but not as this character and not as a romantic interest for Gibbs. They could be buds like Gibbs and Fornell, but NOT lovers...yuck! And SM does look and sound sick. They don't give him much to do anymore so makes you wonder if he's too weak to work full time?
March 22nd, 2012 3:33 PM
(Continued from previous post)
I do not necessarily want to tune in and see TWO Gibbs’ dialoguing with each other. ONE Leroy J. Gibbs (the ORIGINAL version, thank you very much) is enough for me!!
March 22nd, 2012 3:31 PM
@Winza: Hi! I enjoyed your comments – especially about Tony. He was funny, but not as childish, which was nice to see once again. I LIKE him in that sweater (more, please!), and I’m thinking Ms. Monreal did that to perhaps detract from “Wink Martindale” (lol!!) I LOVED seeing our perverted security guard from Devil’s Triangle (ha ha – he was drooling all OVER Ziva in that ep) – he’s a very funny extra, and sooooo WEIRD. I like JLC, and she’s a very good actress, but I have to agree that she sort of bothers me, on NCIS. I can’t put my finger on exactly why, either. Yes, I’m glad Gibbs has someone that can make him “bounce” I guess…..but she just seems so…so….MANLY, I guess. She’s not very feminine to me. JLC always has had that “hard-edge” about her, in my opinion; no softness there at all. She’s kind of “tough & gruff” – kind of like the female version of Leroy himself, perhaps?? She’s like a Man, but in a skirt. I do not neces
March 22nd, 2012 2:06 PM
continued....about Sean Murray...
His overall gaunt look and dark circles worries me. I sure hope he will regain his health and vigor. He has grown into a very special agent.
March 22nd, 2012 2:01 PM
I enjoyed Sean Aston and JLC (two thumbs up elevator scene). However, I think I’d enjoy seeing her periodically as an adversary who tries to play mind games AGAINST Gibbs. The energy would be greater that way. Forget about romance. Although, it is a unique treat to see an age appropriate woman in the show.
My favorite shows are ones that have equal team participation and are written for the team members, not guest stars. I am, also, concerned about Sean Murray. He says he has lost 25 pounds, but it looks more like 50-60 pounds since the shower scene in the SWAK episode. His voice seems to resinate from the back top portion of his throat instead of his usual deeper sound from his chest. He hasn’t had hair loss in the show; although he keeps his hair short and they don’t film year round. I guess a treatment of radiated beads might not cause hair loss. His overall gaunt look and dark circles worries me. I sure hope is will regain his health and vigor. He has grown into a
March 22nd, 2012 12:27 PM
Well it sounds as if, like it or not, JLC is coming back for the SF. When her appearance was first spoiled for the November sweeps, but ended up was unable to film then, there was a spoiler about her and Gibbs working together on a navy ship. It sounds to me as if they've moved that story to the SF. So it looks as if we're getting another Gibbs heavy finale, and I will predict the usual side of Ziva in peril.
March 22nd, 2012 11:33 AM
Jamie Lee Curtis' character may be an "age-appropriate love interest", but she's also manipulative and deceitful. I wish she'd go away and never come back.
Rank: New User
March 22nd, 2012 10:04 AM
The episode was interesting and engaging. I particularly enjoyed Tony tonight. He's so naturally funny; such a light touch. But I thought Jamie Lee Curtis was dreadful. She was a cartoon and showed no lightness and had absolutely no chemistry with Gibbs. And having the young security guard compare her to Anne Bancroft in The Graduate? I don't think so. Curtis is a great lady and is fun and quirky, but she hasn't inhabited a real character here and is being presented as some sexy older femme fatale and it just isn't working. Either direct her or write for her better or don't bring her back. I was embarrassed for her.
Rank: Regular Character
March 22nd, 2012 10:00 AM
I liked this episode. Not one of the greatest, but still kept me entertained. I did not want Gibbs/Ryan to get together, but this week the character was not as secretive, and it was obvious that she told Gibbs more about her life then we the viewers know. I could take or leave the relationship, the writers certainly left the door open for more episode with Dr. Ryan in the future. I agree with the reviewer, its nice to see an age appropriate person with Gibbs.
What is the problem with people and JLC with her Activia commercials? It has nothing to do with her performance. If thats all you can see when you see her, then maybe she is not the one with the problem. Let it go.
March 22nd, 2012 9:41 AM
No chemistry!
March 22nd, 2012 9:40 AM
Absolutely no chemistry
Rank: Guest Star
March 22nd, 2012 7:04 AM
Just didn't hold my interest. The case was convoluted and not worthy of the attention of NCIS or the viewers. I'm not a big fan of JLC especially since she fills the airways with her Activa commercials. I didn't feel any chemistry between her and Gibbs. I would have liked more of the team and less of the rest of the characters.
March 22nd, 2012 5:41 AM
Tony makes the show his humor {I am senior field agent} is so cute.
Can they Please bring back jeanne for Tony. Let him beable to tell her his true feelings. Let her come back with a kid and let Tony be th father. But let him find out much later that she had a kid and did not want him to know because he hurt her. Tony needs a little Dinozzo out there I think he will be a great father. Ziva I love her but her and Tony can still fight off there attraction for each other. If ziva mentor is coming on the show she is cute for Tony. Gibbs and butchy jlc is all wrong. Bring back the dark haired lawyer they have an attraction to one another. And she is not a redhead. Ducky is so adorable he needs a romantic interest ASAP. Cheryl Ladd was good for him until she went loco. McGee needs a love story line and let her be so hot that Tony mouth will drop like he did when Palmer brought his sexy fiancé too meet the team. Abby adorable has she is maybe she is the only one for McGee. And again Gibbs a
March 22nd, 2012 4:17 AM
As a health care provider, I am concerned that Sean Murray may have either prostate or testicular cancer. I know he lost a lot of weight through a "no booze, no soda pop, no sugar" diet a few years ago, and he looked really good and quite healthy for a time. However, this past year he looks positively gaunt and his voice is not as deep. Chemotherapeutic agents and radiation therapy can interfere with testosterone and cause changes in voice pitch and tone, and, of course, can make an individual look "sick." The internet and other reporting agencies have been uncharacteristically silent regarding Sean's overall appearance, and his appearances on the show have been less frequent and mostly confined to sedentary settings. I sincerely hope I am wrong; however, the more I see him, the more I am concerned. I really love that guy; I'm a McGeek all the way.
March 22nd, 2012 1:28 AM
continued:
Ziva was amusing without intending to be, which is a good thing; I thought it was slightly over done though, but only slightly. It was good to see praised for correct usage for once.
But... cybercrap and sooooo little McGee, what gives? I love my McGee. I want more.
'Boss don't bounce.' = Priceless.
More whole team next time, maybe? Please.
Alex.
March 22nd, 2012 1:27 AM
Well... I liked it.
Guest cast alone makes me give it 3/5 stars. I love Sean Astin and JLC. I loved Dr Ryan and Abby - 'Get out of my head while you still can.' I liked her with Ducky too. And she certainly ruffled Tony's feathers with her 'Game Show Host' comment. I did not, however, love Dr Ryan alone or Dr Ryan w/Gibbs. It's been two eps now and I'm just not invested in the character. Don't we already have a reoccurring shrink? As much as I love JLC I would far prefer to see more of Dr Kate's Sister than Dr Ryan.(*Perhaps it's my unrequited Kibbs Shipper). Liked the drawing and the charades comment - threw me back to 'Kill Ari' and Tony playing charades on the phone.
As to Tony: I know the DiNozzo army will be baying for blood at the game show host comment but for me anything that gets Tony in a sweater is a good thing.
Ziva was amusing without intending to be, which is a good thing; I thought it was slightly over done though, but only slightly. It was good to s
March 21st, 2012 10:40 PM
Loved Gibbs and Ryan together. He needs someone that is as complicated as he is. Hope she is a regular. He needs some looonnnggg awaited romance. Go JLC. I guess I'll have to live vicariously through you.
March 21st, 2012 6:43 PM
I don't think that the fear of children episode was Tony centric. That's the one where Gibbs and Ziva went to Afghanistan to rescue those girls. I'd say that one was Gibbs and Ziva centric with Tony (as usual) cast as comic relief while the usual two were the heros and got all the action. While the episode with Tony's father and the one with Wendy had a lot of Tony, they were also quite team centric. The only really exclusively Tony centric episode was Nature of the Beast. But I'm with you in wanting the team back. I don't want to learn anymore about Ziva's tragic past or Gibbs for that matter. They've been done to death.
March 21st, 2012 6:35 PM
Well, so far we've had 4 episodes about Tony (if you count his fear of children one). We know there's another one coming up for number 5. If you figure 24 episodes or so, that's almost 1/4 of the season on 1 character. Why not just let him be a competent part of the team like he used to be instead of weighing him and and us down with all his emotional baggage. He comes out looking ridiculous. Oh, and that goes for Ziva episodes too. I want the team back!
March 21st, 2012 5:47 PM
@jerry: tony is SFA....so when gibbs is NOT around, he IS the BOSS...and as SFA he should shown the SAME respect that is given to gibbs.
as for TIVA: why would anyone who is a fan of tony, want him with someone who didn't see anything WRONG with shoving her injured partner down and pulling a loaded gun and sticking it into his chest...and claiming she wouldn't mind KILLING him?....she has NEVER respected him as an agent or her SFA....and i HATED jeanne....she was to damn demanding and such.
March 21st, 2012 5:47 PM
Why did they get new writers??????? This show is a mess. I will continue to watch every episode, but at the end of each show I feel cheated, like something was really left out. Do I like JLC - NO. Do I want to see more McGee - YES. Do I want to see more of Abby and McGee together working in her lab - YES, YES>
If the old writers aren't dead, can we get them back??????????????//
March 21st, 2012 5:40 PM
i don't mind tony centric shows....but, i HATE them writing him as a fool and the butt of everyone's joke...tony would NOT still be ON gibbs' team, if he couldn't do the job...and i WISH tptb would make a point of having him be shown the RESPECT he's due....for putting up with the STUPID headslapps and the put downs even from gibbs....and STOP with the DAMN tiva stuff.
and i DON'T want mcgee being shown to have any more of a swelled head, then he's already been shown....he acts as if he's BETTER then tony, because he went to JOHN HOPKINS and MIT....tony was a COP/ Det. before becoming an agent.....he KNOWS what he's doing...and i LOVE having them having to do thing the OLD FASHIONED way.
alisa