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Still one short of a full team, NCIS picks up in MTAC when a major security breach causes a lockdown. According to McGee, the "network security detected an unauthorized electronic transmission." While I found the schematics of the attack a little too vague to point straight to NSA agent Ellie Bishop, I was willing to see past it in order to meet Ziva's replacement half way.Ironically, the threat was discovered to be coming from SecNav herself. Watching Tony have to pat her down is probably the funniest thing he has done this entire season...which isn't entirely his fault. Suffering post-Ziva depression, DiNozzo has been surprisingly unfunny the last few weeks, but luckily this episode was able to pick up the DiZozzo humor back in full swing. From trying to get a frown of disapproval from Norma (agent across the hall) to referring to Bishop as Jeff Goldblum, I feel comfortable in saying the old DiNozzo is back. Plus who could forget the Star Trek chairs and Number 1?!?!?! The writers really outdid themselves on Tony's jokes this episode.
Now that we have established that the DiNozzo of the past is back, what about the inevitable new probie? Ellie Bishop is a tad quirky, but in a good way. While Gibbs searches to find someone to fill the seat left by Ziva, I think he's going to have an easier job filling the desk. Funnily enough, Bishop likes to sit on desks (or autopsy platforms) and organize her thoughts. I'm sure this will be short term quirkiness factor, but I thought it was notably funny. On top of her odd choice of seats, DiNozzo immediately noted that Bishop wears a wedding ring. I'm going to make a prediction that the writers are going to drag out the reveal behind the information behind the ring. It would be a smart move to allow the audience to process her character before introducing such a bold new story line.
What should definitely be interesting in the next few weeks is how they tackle Bishop's non field work attitude. Looking into the past, Kate was a Secret Service agent and Ziva was a Mossad agent. So, where does this leave Bishop? I'm not entirely sure, but I doubt that Tony, McGee, and Gibbs can handle the entire physical aspect of the show. Given Bishop's Palmer-like attack in this episode, I suspect it will take a while for Bishop to get to regular field work. Even without field work though Bishop doesn't exactly lose much screen time. Disregarding reality, the fake-lawyer scene was quite ingenious.
Overall, I still feel like I need another episode to get to know Bishop. She was fun, but it wasn't like she totally changed the team dynamic like Ziva did when she was first introduced. So far, I like her ok, but I'll have to wait until next week to deliver my final verdict on her character.
Rating: 8.9/10
Extra Note: Did any other Fringe fans find it funny that she food associates kind of like Walter Bishop? Surely, it's just a coincidence, but it's a funny coincidence all the same.
Agree? Disagree? Sound off in the comments below and let your voice be heard.
Bishop will be fine in field work......I don't think mcgee was much of a field agent when he started so someone just need to train her
ReplyDeleteI agree, we definitely need another episode with her in it to figure out what she's all about. I don't know about other people here, but I'm not sure if I like her yet...so another episode will probably help out a lot. Plus, I'm still a totally biased hardcore Ziva/Tiva fan, so its totally realistic for me not to be sure about her.
ReplyDeleteBut yeah, I'll be quiet now... XD
Ive actually liked the Tony of this season. Character development means that a character will move beyond what they have always done. People evolve. Think of it. Hes been in the same job now for over 10 years. Its a natural thing for him to change and hes also been through a lot. I dont see the need for him to go back to jokerville to satisfy some viewers.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you! I personally think the character development of this season has been one of the best things to happen to Tony's character so far in the show. But that's just me. :)
ReplyDeleteIts not just you. some viewers obviously want to see the show locked in some repeating cycle of Tony's Jokes and mannerisms.
ReplyDeleteGood to know! XD
ReplyDeleteI thought this was one of the best episodes i have seen since Sasha Alexander (aka Kate) was on the show… was never a fan of all this Tiva/Mossaad business and i am glad to see the show getting back to how it was in the first 3 seasons. I love Ellie, i think she is the perfect female addition to the team and i am thrilled with the way things are evolving this season. I love this new character and am really excited to see the next episode, she has brought a much needed breath of fresh air to the show and it's a great way to reboot NCIS after “the Tiva years” (yawn) and give the show a new lease of life. I love Cote de Pablo (aka Ziva) but i think her leaving was seriously a blessing in disguise. BIG thumbs up from me! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm all for character development, but I think Tony's jokes are hilarious so I'm always happy when they return to the funny Tony of the past seasons.
ReplyDeleteWell, I'll disagree with you on the Ziva item (I really enjoyed her character), but so far I think Ellie is cool as well. Only time will tell.
ReplyDeleteI really like Ellie Bishop and I can't wait to see how she fits into the team. Having said that, Mr. Rowe, this is not Ziva's replacement. Ziva's not replaceable...Tony told us that in Truth or Consequences. This is Ziva's successor.
ReplyDeleteNot only she food associates like Fringes's Bishop, but she algo pulled a Brenda Leigh Johnson, The Closer act
ReplyDeleteIt's just that there is a difference between joking Tony and making Tony a joke, and some of the writers on the show don't know the difference.
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