(156-word review) Unfortunately, the streak that was beginning to make headway when it came to stronger episodes only lasted for two; this one was in the territory of 'serviceable enough for mild entertainment.' The first 20 minutes seemed erratic: quick and uneven, almost aimless-feeling pacing and editing, which took a toll as if there was an impending deadline to write this episode in a hurry. And the plot had a bit of a red herring undertone: giving the impression that you'll get something serious; either that was never on the table, or the landing of it failed miserably, as this episode seemed uneventful; it was still better and more memorable than the individual plot for the first three episodes.
But Elizabeth Peña added worthwhileness through her chemistry with Mark Harmon and her character's interactions with Gibbs. The interrogation/intimidation scene with Gibbs and Ducky did the same; Mary Page Keller's performance (specifically her character/character's writing) did just as much.
Is it me or does Elizabeth Pena always look like she can't be arsed to be in whatever movie or TV show they put her in?
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- NCIS... so I take this wasn't an accident?
What, a bomb blowing up your car? Yeah, it could be an accident... :rolling_eyes: :person_facepalming:
Oh wait, there is more!
- The item that Ducky retrieved from the dog, I've put it through X-ray chromatography, there's traces of C-4.
- So it was a bomb.
Seriously, Gibbs? What else could it have been? The car having an allergic reaction to the shopping cart? :person_facepalming::person_facepalming::person_facepalming::person_facepalming: