Episode Review: 7x01 - Truth and Consequences

[little_ozzo]

There are many things I should be doing right now, including writing up my learning journal from last week's uni class, and also general work, seeing as how I am in the office and all.

But, NCIS is on in America tonight, and I really should put down some thoughts about the premiere of a week ago because otherwise I'll get all wrapped up in the

Comments

[thelastcity]

I liked your review, especially since it was so centered on Tony (my absolute fav character) :D

I don't really have much to say other than I wanted to comment on the Tony/Ziva stuff. I resisted the fandom aspect of everything at first (because I get sucked in and forget what's canon/fanon), and when I started I was Tony/Ziva (but have since decided my OTP is Tony/Gibbs), but my biggest problem? I could never think of a realistic way to actually get them together in canon. I mean, I think they'd made a decent couple, and would totally be hot together, but I can't think of a way to get them to couple status that isn't compromising one of their characters or just plain stupid. I could see them having sex in canon, but I can't see it actually moving to a relationship.

Tony and Gibbs on the other hand...

And MW was full of win this episode. So full of win. I was so excited that he *was* the episode. Though I hated his "No. We have a duty to find Ziva" thing because it just didn't feel real to me.

[little_ozzo]

Hee! Sometimes I feel slightly guilty when I'm watching, because I always kind of forget to look at everyone else except Tony, but then, it's not my fault he's ridiculously attractive and always seems to be doing something interesting and very watchable on screen - even in the scenes he's in the background of! I'm going to add screencaps to this post later this week - possibly the weekend now, actually, so there might be something to look at other than just my ramblings and witterings

[thelastcity]

I've given up on feeling guilty, though I watch for both Tony and Gibbs and kind of ignore everyone else a little. Not too much, but a little. But you're right, MW is awesome as Tony even in the background of scenes! It's the little things, but they're fantastic.

I've never really disliked Ziva, either, except I was getting frustrated with her at the end of S6. That said, I do generally like their interactions and their flirting (I loved them in Cloak/Dagger! Well, mostly I loved Tony, but Ziva was good, too). But I think I'd have to agree with you - if it has to happen I don't want to see it onscreen. And, like I said, I'm against it happening because I don't think it would be realistic.

As for the reasons for Tony/Gibbs...I'm sure mine would take up several comments, too. But god yes they're hot and amazing and make me giggle like a little girl.

I haven't seen Reunion yet, though I taped it (hopefully will be able to watch it tonight!), but now I'm super-excited to see more MW

[little_ozzo]

I totally do the same thing. It's partly for shallow reasons, but they're also very interesting characters!

I loved Cloak/Dagger! But I think my favourite Tony/Ziva moment is actually right at the start of Boxed In when Ziva holds her hand up to stop Tony, and he stills instantly but was gesticulating, so they end up kind of holding hands, frozen in place, and it's all very semi-professional but semi-OMG, we're holding hands! I love that moment.

Oooh, I hope you enjoy it! I really did!

Back I go to mooning slaving over Tony-gazing. ;-)

[thelastcity]

Also, the functional mute comment? I had to rewind and watch again because, omg, HILARIOUS! I'd love to hear what Gibbs would say if he ever found out that description. Gibbs is standing nose-to-nose with Tony, "Functional mute, DiNozzo?" "Ah, boss, you know, it's a compliment! Uh,...You're a man of few words, uh...you don't need to tell us how you feel with words, uh..." *Smack* "Thank you, boss."

[little_ozzo]

Functional mute = instant cracked ribs for Julia from laughing so much!

Hee! I love it when Tony thanks Gibbs for smacking him!