The promo for NCIS episode 12.02 "Kill the Messenger" revealed that one team member would get heartbreaking news. That honestly made a bit scared. But who got the news and what exactly was it?
In the meantime, Vance spent the episode worrying about his health after the doctor spotted some spots on his lungs. It made him scared and he didn't want to tell his children. All signs were pointing to lung cancer, and Vance was prepared for the worst. At the end of the episode, it turned out to be sarcoidos, a disease that mimics lung cancer. So Vance is going to be perfectly all right and his children won't be orphans.
Side notes:
-Abby seems to be attracted to Park Police Sergeant Burt Moore. I wonder if he will return sometime, and whether Abby is still interested in dating.
-How funny was it that Tony called the President a wiseass?
-Also, how awkward was that moment when Tony saw a naked Delilah on McGee's phone? And how could Tony ever apologize to a not so pleased Delilah?
-Yes, that was Tony Gonzalez, Former NFL Player and Studio Analyst for “The NFL Today” guest starring. He had a few seconds of screen time as NCIS Special Agent Tony Francis.
-A plus for continuation from the season premiere: we see Sergei's photo in Gibbs' basement and on the #1 most wanted list. Also, Parsa gets thrown into the bin (where he belongs).
-Speaking of the basement, you really need to build another boat, Gibbs? What happened to the previous three (or four, I might have lost count)? That series-long mystery really needs to be resolved sometime.
What did you think of "Kill the Messenger"? Are you happy Vance is OK? Did you enjoy the heart-to-heart moments between him and Ducky, Gibbs and his daughter? Tell us what you thought in the comments below.
The next episode of NCIS airs this Tuesday at 8 pm on CBS. Watch the promo for the episode below, featuring a young Ducky.
Great review Daniel. I really enjoyed this NCIS episode, and agree with you in the fact that Rocky Carrol nailed it in the emotional parts.
ReplyDeleteI thought that the Abby/Park Ranger storyline was very well done.
Thanks Daniel! An enjoyable read again.
ReplyDeleteWas that Donald Mallard, or Ilya Kuryakin in the flashback scenes? So hard to tell :)
ReplyDeleteWhy do I have a feeling that the Director's problems are not over with yet? I can't help but think this wasn't a plan for just a single episode. I think something sudden will happen in later episodes. Perhaps not writing Vance out of the show, but at least hospitalizing him for a time.
ReplyDeleteYes that was a young Donald Mallard! They did a pretty good job finding someone that looked liked him!
ReplyDeleteNice review. I thought they had cleared up the boat mystery...that he gave them away for gifts. Did I make that up? The Sarcoidosis diagnosis reveal was interesting for me. My mother has the disease. She spent a year in a hospital in the mid 50s because they thought the spots on her lungs meant she had Tuberculosis. I had assumed they wouldn't make that mistake anymore but I guess the reality is they can verify the diagnosis faster than they could in the 50s.
ReplyDeleteThank you! It will be interesting to see whether the Park Ranger will return sometime and if maybe Abby still wants to date him.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Fluffy Bunny!
ReplyDeleteI was worried too! When I first saw the promo I thought: "Is Vance sick? Is he gonna die just like Jenny?" I am glad he is all right for now.
ReplyDeleteSometimes Tony does act like a child indeed. I guess some people never grow up. Still, Tony can be pretty serious when he needs to be.
That's possible but I think he will be up and running again soon. He will also appear in both spin-offs so I guess he is going to be fine.
ReplyDeleteThank you! You're right, he did give some boats away. What I actually meant by the question is: how did Gibbs ever get them out of the basement? That's a question I would like to see an answer to.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear about your mother. It appears the distinction between cancer and Sardoidosis is still difficult to make.
And yes, the case was the least interesting part of the episode, although it made for some nice moments and it was interesting to see how the President was tied into the case.
I liked the episodes, and I enjoyed the continuing teasing with Delilah and McGee from Tony, and also the scene where Tany answered the facetime-call... Typical Tony!
ReplyDeleteDue to the fact that I don´t exactly like Vance (never did and probably never will), I got still pissed off by his "cancer diagnosis", because it reminded me too much of Jenny, who I really liked (One and Only director!). I can´t say I´d be sad if something happened to Vance later this season...
What, or better who I´d still like to see again on this show is Susanna Thompson as Hollis Mann. After leaving Arrow, she´s probably got plenty of time now, and I loved her character!
I didn't really like Vance in the beginning when he broke up the team, but I have grown to love him over the seasons. I also really liked Jenny, but alas, she's gone and now I am glad there is Vance.
ReplyDeleteAnd now you remind of Moira Queen, who I really liked. I know her storyline seemed done, but I still think her death was too early and Thompson was one of the best actors on Arrow. Anyway, I would like to see her return to NCIS as well. I enjoyed her return last year but felt it was too short.