Episode Review. Season 7x24 - Rule Fifty-One

[nakeisha]

Firstly I'd just like to say thank you to everyone who has read my reviews (be it one, all or a handful) throughout this season. Also thanks to those of you who have commented on them (again be it on one, all of a handful); I've certainly enjoyed the discussions we've had. I know there have been times that we haven't always agreed on parts, but

Comments

[nicis_anatomy]

I haven't read the whole review (yet), just scanned it, but from what I saw I think we agree on most parts: It was boring (at times) and not shocking at all. I was surprised to see Daddy Gibbs in the end, but I wasn't shocked that his life was suddenly in danger and this was the 'cliffhanger'. She won't kill him (as SB might have us think and be shaken up by until next season). She will try, but Gibbs wouldn't be Gibbs, if he hadn't a backup plan. I'm sure he had send someone to look after his father. (Maybe Fornell or someone from the FBI? *sees some plotbunnies coming

[nakeisha]

I think we do indeed agree on most parts. I'm glad I'm not the only one to feel this way, but also sad as well that it wasn't just me - if that makes any sense

[nicis_anatomy]

Or indeed Gibbs is already there in Stillwater in the shop. Daddy isn't going to die of that I'm sure.

Right ;) Or he is already there. We don't know when this scene took place. It could be, while Gibbs was working hard on his new rule (*g*) or hours/days later ... We will see. But either way: Jackson isn't going to die.

Hmmm, I see what you're saying, but I respectfully disagree that she and Bell helped him at all; they just made it much, much easier for the cartel to do what they did. My take was Bell, Hart and cronies did all the work and the Reynosa took advantage of it. Otherwise why wait for nearly 20 years to track Gibbs down?

Oh, no. They didn't help in on purpose. They wanted to hurt him/bring him down (or find something to blackmail him)= get him out of the way. And by investigating him and approaching him, they indirectly warned him. So that he could act rather than react (when it was already too late). So, as you said: They made it much easier for him (without knowing it or wanting to)

I found it a 'meh' rule as well

[nakeisha]

Indeed, we don't know when it was. I can easily see him coming out of the back, gun in hand. He certainly isn't.

They wanted to hurt him/bring him down (or find something to blackmail him)= get him out of the way. And by investigating him and approaching him, they indirectly warned him.

That is true, but that in no way makes either of them good folk, IMO.

Nici's rule #1 (1=most important one): Don't expect too much of NCIS (or any other TV show).

Oh, I never do expect too much. You know me and my realistic pessimism, so I have low expectations as it was, thus to end up with something even lower, it hard going :-(

For me it's S1&2 I could watch over and over and over and over. I'm not sure if it's above or below S6 either. At one point it was definitely above, but now I'm not sure.

[plutos_revenge]

Thank you for yet another season of awesome reviews/recaps *hugs you tight*. I can totally understand your decision - though I would of course miss the reviews - having spent an hour or so this morning reading comments I'm almost at the point where I don't want to read any more. I think watching purely for watching is an increasingly good idea. I also think this is possibly the last place on the web where folks can have an opinion that differs from other and not get jumped all over for it. Fandom is incredibly touchy these days so thank you for providing one small corner of sanity *hugs some more

[nakeisha]

You're very welcome indeed *Hugs back* And thank you for all your comments and discussions. It's not a set in stone decision, we'll see how I feel in September. Thank you. The fact that people can have differing opinions here, as you say, and not get jumped over is a big part of me not wanting to give them up - it's nice to 'provide' that little corner. You're welcome indeed - thank you. *Hugs back

[plutos_revenge]

I had to stop & rewind when the rules cards were on. I couldn't bloody well read them w/o my glasses on so had to rewind and jump off my chair to stand in front of the telly. Woe

[nakeisha]

Poor you - I'm not surprised though.

I think we can indeed assume it didn't *g* He's grown on me. Oh, I agree, it was very much a filler scene :-( And in truth it could have gone, ditto the opening squad room scene (also fun) and hence the two in one episode *sighs* I think it was a bad mistake to have them missing, actually. Given they'd made a big thing about the ceremony, there was no reason for the whole team not to be there. It was sloopy and pointless writing.

Well exactly! But he must believe in it, otherwise he wouldn't keep saying it, would he?

Well quite! He's hardly going to have said 'fine, Dad, don't worry, I didn't really mean for you to go, just thought I'd see what it sounded like *g*)

Wasn't it just? Giles when he came in the look, his voice, what he said and how he threw the spell at Willow *shivers* It wasn't quite like that, no. But good that they did keep it a secret.

[madelynnm]

Hart: I like her too! YOU'RE NOT ALONE!

[nicis_anatomy]

Me, too ;) I disliked her a lot in the first episode, but after that ... I was really disappointed, when she didn't show up two weeks ago (I think *g*)

[beautybecks]

Maybe because, as per usual, I was sleep deprived when I watched this episode, but I actually loved it

[beautybecks]

Oh, and I didn't mind Tim telling Rivera about Gibbs. McGee is the one character who (still) doesn't know how to lie and I think that's a good thing. All the other characters are nudge nudge wink wink, and he's starting to learn when to keep his mouth shut when he wants to ask questions, but the fact people lie and keep details from others still baffles him. It's incredibly naive of him, but he still believes honesty is the best policy, which after Alejandro and Vance and Gibbs, it's refreshing to have someone say what's on their mind, unguarded.

And yeah, it was a pretty major plot point :P

[nakeisha]

I hear what you say. Tim is in some ways far too honest to be an NCIS agent. I guess the small fact was he didn't have to lie. Rivera hadn't asked about Gibbs, Tim volunteered the information.

But then he had to do it, didn't he? Because the plot had to move forward. A shame in some ways it had to be him and didn't come out some other way as those folk who don't like Tim can use it as more reason to dislike him :-(

[beautybecks]

I find it crazy people will use that against Tim, but people have their own preferences. It is a flaw, but I see it in a positive perspective. Vance didn't tell him not to mention Gibbs, and Tim had no reason to suspect it was a secret. Bless Tim, he's never good at being suspicious, and if he can't be open with those he's working with, who can he be?

[sparky955]

When any hobby is no longer fun, it's time to cut back or take a rest. Your writing has always been insightful, & your shorter reviews will be as well. Thanks for being one of the driving forces behind NCIS on LJ.

(now go write some Gibbs/Ducky smut.....yes, I AM in a MOOD!)

Bless you.

[nakeisha]

Oh, indeed that is true. But we'll see, it's only May now, you never know how I'll feel in September *g* Thank you for that.

*Grins* Not today, I'm afraid. Now the stage where my fingers are finding it hard to hit the right keys. I have been up for 12 1/2 hours *g*

*Hugs*