EllieMBlake

When I first discovered NCIS, I could not get enough of the stories and characters. I wanted to watch each and every episode. That was many years ago back when it was Gibbs, DeNozzo and Ducky.

I've tried to be open to the cast which have a hard act to follow, but the chemistry is missing and I'm not engaged or inspired by any of it.

This episode was lukewarm, like a bath that needs more hot water on a cold winter's night. Parker is never going to match the legendary Gibbs. Knight is unlike any of the wonderful female agents they've had front and centre. Torres isn't Ziva. These characters from years ago had heart, soul and dimensions. Maybe it's the script, or the actors, I don't know.

The personal drama didn't hook me in, the stakes just didn't feel high and I didn't care if the case was solved.

I caught an old episode, where Bishop was overseas with Gibbs and a guy was granted US asylum. The marine roots really made such a difference. The rules mattered. Fighting for what's right, our values were all part of the package.

NCIS needs a massive rethink. What about an all female elite force with Bishop and Ziva with an international element? Kate's death was faked and she's back. Abbie is doing her thing too. Crazy stuff, but with guest appearances from DiNozzo, then other women who have also been significant B stories, they all had something, but couldn't shine in a very male dominated past.

I doubt it could happen since mainstream channels buckle down to tradition in these tough economic times, so they ditch diversity, originality, and creativity. Perhaps it's a Netflix or Amazon project which could come up with a fresh take on a now tired but much loved show to deliver 20 more years of drama that we watch repeatedly, craving, and wanting more.

I'm still loyal and try to watch NCIS. Jimmy and Tim carry some of the old charm that we loved in NCIS, but they aren't enough. It was always going to be tough post Gibbs' exit, but we need a young Gibbs prequel or some cooler spin-off that injects new energy into the current NCIS. I'd like for it to continue in some form, but it needs resuscitation, because the show is dying. It's very sad.

Most 911 episodes are run of the mill and I confess I fall asleep because the scripts aren't always great.

However, this episode really had pace, suspense and drama. I was so invested in the story, as well as what would happen to Buck and Christopher. The two of them, and their relationship, really do add so much to this series.

The hotel scenes seemed a bit over the top, but at the same time, they were intense.

It was lovely to see Santa Monica pier and the ferris wheel. It brought back memories of my last visit.

I was caught up in this episode that by the end, I began to wonder if a tsunami had ever hit LA. 🤣

I'm not super invested in any of the characters or stories so far. There weren't any clever lines in the script or moments that really resonated with me, like some of the last few seasons.

I also felt the women weren't portrayed as strongly as previously. It's fine they show vulnerability, but it was almost all of them needing the guys to prop them up eg Jo and Link, then in the ambulance, Teddy's operation - come on - would it really only be the male surgeons that xan keep it together, and Teddy's story too. It grated on me. Having women that were slaying it was empowering and has been one of the greatest aspects of the show.

There were too many spoilers were on social media so the element of surprise was totally gone when I watched this episode. I didn't get that emotional punch which some previous Grey's stories have done exceptionally well.

I was thrilled GA is back. It's a pair of comfortable old shoes that I can't bear to throw away, but the magic has gone. I did enjoy some of the last few seasons.

I binge watched over several months the last 5 years after not watching it forever. Some were must see and I couldn't help wanting more now and then.

I realise that when they get enough medical drama in rather than go heavy on the personal lives, it works better. My mind just starts wandering and I get bored, I do the dishes and skip bits, especially where there's quite a few characters I'm not fussed about.

They've written out most of the characters I got attached to. It's a shame, as it is characters which really are the beating heart of it. The mega memorable ones who we grew to love is what made this show so amazing.

I will keep watching it, but I do feel sad that it's nowhere near the outstanding drama it once was.