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Bloodbath (03x21)
Apr. 22nd, 2017 06:39 pmThe woman at the start is just not a believable character for me, even in the very short amount of time she spends on screen. No woman I know would go back to a hotel she'd decided was not up to standard, unless there was absolutely nowhere else to stay.
I've been reading other reviews of this series over the years, and I'm not the only one who has noticed that Tony is always the butt of the hash. It's gotten old already, in season three. By the time they finish (assuming they actually start spreading the hate), this horse will have been pounded to a pulp.
Tony's analysis of the crime scene was great. His experience shown through. Even Gibbs acknowledged how good it was, ending with a sarcastic comment that seemed to be directed more to Ziva and McGee than to Tony.
Favorite line (in the face of Jenny's insult) "Hey!... Ma'am." Of course, then the writers pound it into the ground by having just about every other character chip in with the same refrain.
Abby prefers to deal with things herself. She's been set up like that from the beginning, and this episode really hammers it home. I like the way the men get so het up because she didn't say anything (especially Gibbs and Tony). I also believe her reason for keeping it from Gibbs is very much in character.
I have to say that when she opens the door of McGee's apartment to her stalker, she's being incredibly (and un-Abbily) stupid. She doesn't even ask through the door who it is.
Gibbs punishing McGee for letting Abby out of his sight by taking away his chair is cute. Yes, I said it: Gibbs did something cute. I like the way Gibbs lets drunk Abby talk herself out of thinking this is her fault.
The tools the other women gave Abby to defend herself are touching and very reflective of the varying personalities. Then Ducky gives her the whistle, too. All of which she uses on the guy (I think). I have to say, though that I didn't think Tasers worked like that. I don't think I want to find out.
Why do they leave this guy hanging? What did they do with him? They can't just let him go without endangering Abby. Clearly nothing they will do will convince him she doesn't love him. But they never follow through.
I thought this was interesting. More misdirection as to who is doing what.
I've been reading other reviews of this series over the years, and I'm not the only one who has noticed that Tony is always the butt of the hash. It's gotten old already, in season three. By the time they finish (assuming they actually start spreading the hate), this horse will have been pounded to a pulp.
Tony's analysis of the crime scene was great. His experience shown through. Even Gibbs acknowledged how good it was, ending with a sarcastic comment that seemed to be directed more to Ziva and McGee than to Tony.
Favorite line (in the face of Jenny's insult) "Hey!... Ma'am." Of course, then the writers pound it into the ground by having just about every other character chip in with the same refrain.
Abby prefers to deal with things herself. She's been set up like that from the beginning, and this episode really hammers it home. I like the way the men get so het up because she didn't say anything (especially Gibbs and Tony). I also believe her reason for keeping it from Gibbs is very much in character.
I have to say that when she opens the door of McGee's apartment to her stalker, she's being incredibly (and un-Abbily) stupid. She doesn't even ask through the door who it is.
Gibbs punishing McGee for letting Abby out of his sight by taking away his chair is cute. Yes, I said it: Gibbs did something cute. I like the way Gibbs lets drunk Abby talk herself out of thinking this is her fault.
The tools the other women gave Abby to defend herself are touching and very reflective of the varying personalities. Then Ducky gives her the whistle, too. All of which she uses on the guy (I think). I have to say, though that I didn't think Tasers worked like that. I don't think I want to find out.
Why do they leave this guy hanging? What did they do with him? They can't just let him go without endangering Abby. Clearly nothing they will do will convince him she doesn't love him. But they never follow through.
I thought this was interesting. More misdirection as to who is doing what.
