(348-word review) Besides the 'sufficient entertainment' aspect, some things stood out.
One.) The beginning of the episode gave us a look into McGee's personal life/where he lives, which was interesting to see. One of the reasons it stood out was because that was the first instance of giving us snippets of that aspect of things, almost feeling like McGee's character is more of a favorite of the writers than the other ones. There haven't been instances like that with Tony or Caitlin so far. With a show as long and continuing as this one, we'll likely see it eventually. There could be a deeper meaning behind McGee being the first; after all, Donald Bellisario is Sean Murray's stepfather.
Two.) One of the other reasons it stood out was because of Troian Bellisario's guest appearance. You can guess what character she plays. And interestingly enough, I happened to find out/"spoiled myself" only a few days ago that she shows up in this show and who her character is. For this episode to be right around the corner was nothing short of luck.
Three.) Not only was there the best action (I think) so far with that last fight sequence (I'm also pretty sure there hasn't been a fight sequence like that until now, either), but it's also the first time we've seen Gibbs in a situation like that. I liked it for both reasons. I want to see more of that: action like that and Gibbs like that.
Those things were the highlights, and the episode was sufficiently entertaining.
Now, there are three episodes left of the season. I'm not sure whether it's only the finale that has the "overarching importance" or if maybe the penultimate will also have it. I am 99% sure the next episode won't have to do with it. Either way, I'm at the final stretch: something significant happens, changing everything as we know it; a.) I'm not "looking forward to it," so to speak, and b.) part of me is excited about the third season onward because of what comes from that significant occurrence.
Review by LineageBlockedParent2023-03-11T21:31:25Z
(348-word review) Besides the 'sufficient entertainment' aspect, some things stood out.
One.) The beginning of the episode gave us a look into McGee's personal life/where he lives, which was interesting to see. One of the reasons it stood out was because that was the first instance of giving us snippets of that aspect of things, almost feeling like McGee's character is more of a favorite of the writers than the other ones. There haven't been instances like that with Tony or Caitlin so far. With a show as long and continuing as this one, we'll likely see it eventually. There could be a deeper meaning behind McGee being the first; after all, Donald Bellisario is Sean Murray's stepfather.
Two.) One of the other reasons it stood out was because of Troian Bellisario's guest appearance. You can guess what character she plays. And interestingly enough, I happened to find out/"spoiled myself" only a few days ago that she shows up in this show and who her character is. For this episode to be right around the corner was nothing short of luck.
Three.) Not only was there the best action (I think) so far with that last fight sequence (I'm also pretty sure there hasn't been a fight sequence like that until now, either), but it's also the first time we've seen Gibbs in a situation like that. I liked it for both reasons. I want to see more of that: action like that and Gibbs like that.
Those things were the highlights, and the episode was sufficiently entertaining.
Now, there are three episodes left of the season. I'm not sure whether it's only the finale that has the "overarching importance" or if maybe the penultimate will also have it. I am 99% sure the next episode won't have to do with it. Either way, I'm at the final stretch: something significant happens, changing everything as we know it; a.) I'm not "looking forward to it," so to speak, and b.) part of me is excited about the third season onward because of what comes from that significant occurrence.