NCIS: New Orleans, over the past three weeks has really proved itself, and gained a steady audience. I don't know about you, but I sure am enjoying this series to the fullest, the past two episodes have given us some great plots, and this week was no exception. In this episode, we got a glimpse at how the team reacts to a matter of national security.
SEASON GUIDE
1.01 - Musician Heal Thyself - Review | Advance Preview1.02 - Carrier - Review1.03 - Breaking Brig - Review1.04 - The Recruits - Review1.05 - It Happened Last Night - Review1.06 - Master of Horror - Review1.07 - Watch Over Me - Review1.08 - Love Hurts - Review1.09 - Chasing Ghosts - Review1.10 - Stolen Valor - Review
REVIEW
Firstly, the episode revolves around three prisoners escaping from an armored prisoner transport vehicle, jacking a car and driving away. Two of these prisoners were members of the US Navy, with one of them a mole still hiding from the authorities.
One element of this episode I really enjoyed, was the crossovers. Like last episode, some more NCIS favorites appeared on NCIS: NOLA. This is much different to NCIS: LA, we rarely see any NCIS characters on NCIS: LA. On this particular episode is was great to see Gibbs and Pride back together again, just like on the backdoor pilot last season. I must admit I am really enjoying the crossovers between NCIS and NCIS: New Orleans.
In this episode, we are starting to get a bigger feel for the characters on the show. I never disliked the characters in the first place, but in this episode I liked them even more. I definitely like LaSalle the best, he is something unique from the rest of the NCIS characters, he has such incredible spirit. Whilst Pride and Brody have their own unique traits, such as love for his team (Pride) and keeping things fresh within the team (Brody).
Back to the case at hand, this one was a good one. It's the first time we have actually seen the team respond to a intelligence issue. It was great to see the team just focus on the task at hand and get the job done. The episode kept me on the edge of my seat, and kept me wondering what was going to happen next. This was one of those cases that I enjoy watching in a crime procedural.
When Nash (the suspect) was holding Brody hostage, Pride was never going to let one of his team get hurt. He is a lot like Gibbs here, which definitely is a good thing. Despite getting the order from Vance that Pride was to not kill Nash, there was no other option for Pride, he will protect his team at all costs. But that's the same as both Hetty and Gibbs in the other NCIS shows, which makes sense.
The quirkiness and humerus attitude of both LaSalle and Brody are very likable, and are quite funny and enjoyable to watch. But they don't match up to the sheer comedy of Kensi and Deeks on NCIS: LA. Nether the less, LaSalle and Brody do have a great partnership going and will be interesting to see where this leads throughout the season. They might not be as comedic as the NCIS: LA characters, but they are very unique to New Orleans and that's what I loved in this episode.
- Did you enjoy the conversation between Pride and the boy? I felt it was very emotional and heartwarming. That is something that you don't see very often in NCIS.
- Pride's attitude towards his team, and his care for his team definitely shows through in NCIS: New Orleans. But how does his attitude towards his team compare to Hetty and Gibbs?
- I felt the episode was situated at the right pace for these type of procedural cases. However some action scenes (like a shootout) would have fit in the episode quite well.
- What's the deal with turning their hats around when breaching the house?
QUOTES
LaSalle: "Come on. Every body knows punch buggy. Right King?"
Pride: "With all due respect, Director, you want me to make a choice between a traitor and one of my own, I'll take the shot every time. You want my badge, you know where to find me."
Pride: "That's why I'm on a ship in the middle of the Atlantic. Anything that's there I need to know. You got to read me in on it."
Wade: "Sebastian, have you ever considered the statistical possibilities of playing hard to get?"
Addie: "I try not to worry about anything, LaSalle. You only live once. You might as well enjoy it while you got it."
PROMO
WRAP-UP
Rating: A
What were your thoughts on this episode? Do you like the team so far? Leave your thoughts down below! Catch NCIS: New Orleans Tuesdays 9/8c on CBS!
This was a great episode! What are your thoughts on the NCIS: New Orleans team so far?
ReplyDeleteI like the feel of the show and I like most of the characters. I don't really care for Brody. I don't think she is a strong character just tries to act strong.
ReplyDeleteMaybe that's more interesting that a straight up strong character. A flawed weaker character trying to act strong shows layers to their personality and I like that.
ReplyDeleteThis was a good episode. I enjoyed the case and I really feel that this team is a unit, but also a family. We have seen them various times hanging out with one another, which is fun to see. Maybe it's because they don't have much of a personal life outside the office, so they hang out with each other. It was fun to hear about Pride's wife again though, and I hope Paige Turco will make an appearance down the road (when she's not busy with The 100).
ReplyDeleteBtw, I also noticed the turning of the hats and found that a bit weird too. No idea what purpose it serves.
It's interesting to compare Gibbs, Pride and Hetty and see how they are different. Hetty can be such a mystery at times when she's keeping her 100th secret. However, she always puts the safety of her team first. Gibbs is less secretive, but is not much of a talker. Pride is similar to Gibbs but I get the feeling he is more emotional than Gibbs. Or at least he shows his emotions and talks about them.
Glad you think so too! Yes, I definitely hope Paige Turco can get time off The 100 to come onto NCIS: New Orleans that would be great! Yes all three of them put their team first, but do it in different ways.
ReplyDeleteThe hats are turned to give an 360 degree peripheral vision. That way they are aware if some one may jump down on their heads.
ReplyDeleteAhh, understandable. Thanks for that. Definitely can see why they do that.
ReplyDeleteWish they would give a rule number to Prides managerial philosophy so it would be easier to keep track of. When does come up for the most part it just flies by. And for NCIS:LA the same problem persists. Has anybody kept a list of Hettie and now Pride's rules similar to Gibbs rules.
ReplyDeleteAnother big question is why do they have a male SECNAV for NCIS:LA and a female SECNAV for NCIS:VIRGINIA?
ReplyDeleteNCIS New Orleans rocks. It's way better than the fake NCIS LA and better than post Ziva NCIS.
ReplyDeleteHow can you not care for Brody? Maybe you prefer Bishop?
ReplyDeleteNCIS offices are divided regionally, the New Orleans field office falls under the jurisdiction of the Central Field Office located in Illinois. The Los Angeles team answers to the Southwest Field Office located in California, while Gibbs team falls under one of the two offices based in the District of Columbia. The Special Agent in Charge of the Central Field Office is a female agent, and the Southwest Field Office is under the direction of a male agent.
ReplyDeleteI love it. I have watched from day one and will be watching the final curtain call which I hope does NOT happen for a very long time. As long as the cast and crew are enjoying their work, that is important. I know that these people are taking the time away from their own families to bring these shows into our living rooms and I really appreciate all that they do to make this show a success.
ReplyDeleteThis is just my own guess, but I would think that turning their hats around gave them a better scope of vision while inside the building. The brim may have obstructed their view if someone where hiding in a high place ready to pounce on them.
ReplyDeleteOne of Scott Bakula's strengths as an actor is his ability to bring many layers into the characters that he plays. Sometimes a subtle look can make a profound statement. He has the ability to give his character a soul of his own. He will do Pride proud for sure.
ReplyDeleteUH, ok, NJ, what you are at least implying is that all of the real NCIS is not under as an umbrella the Department of the Navy world wide?
ReplyDeletealong with my comment to NJ: UH, ok, NJ, what you are at least implying is that all of the real NCIS is not under as an umbrella the Department of the Navy world wide?: As a more direct answer to your "Why Not" all for the sake of consistency and constancy, the script writers should have the same SECNAV for all of the programs.
ReplyDeleteThis may be repetitive but it'a all tactical. And by the way the man who helps with the tactical part is a Marine and owns a security company that has done consulting work on all sorts of TV programs, like Criminal Minds and others. I hate it when I am not that observant because there is a certain signature in how he "taught" the characters to approach a building, enter, then investigate the building.
ReplyDeleteLike how Mr. Harmon has maintained family more than a priority. What is it 26 or 27 years married?
ReplyDeleteActually Vance is the director of NCIS..........SecNav is still female
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely. I love the shows, but love the folks more. I don't want anyone jeopardizing their own families for the sake of entertaining strangers like me. :)
ReplyDeleteI was merely trying to illustrate the administrative divisions that exist within NCIS as an agency.
ReplyDeleteIn terms of oversight the modern NCIS, differs from its predecessor NIS because, the 1991 statutory amendments that created NCIS, transferred the responsibility for oversight in criminal investigations involving service personnel from the various services that make up the Department of Defense to the Defense Department's Inspectorate General. These alterations occurred as a result of the Tailhook incident in 1991. The NIS investigation into the scandal was perceived as having not been impartial in part due to undue influence having been applied by several high ranking officers in an effort to subvert the investigation.
That is still not my problem. Once On NCIS: LA there was a mention of a SECNAV that was male, and here again within the same two week period the SECNAV for NCIS: VIRGINIA is female. There is not a consistancy of scripts here.
ReplyDeleteI wasn't sure whether or not they referenced SecNav as male on NCIS LA - they certainly said "he" around the time they mentioned SecNav but i thought they said "she" when referencing her. Could be wrong.
ReplyDeleteI Thought the reference was to the recently assassinated SecNav Cayton Jarvis and his immediate successor SecNav Sarah Porter
ReplyDeleteMeh.....
ReplyDeleteIt may be just me...but I feel like there is an ingredient missing. It could be that the show is still in need of finding its groove.
Glad you love the show :)
ReplyDeleteIt definitely still needs some work, but its off to a great start!
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