I yield to the clamoring mob.
Every week since this started my mail box has been full of demands from the guys for "the Big Guy", "the Top Dog", "Mr. Cool". From the girls, it’s "Give us more clips of that big dreamboat!", "What a hunk!", "He’s mine!".
And, admittedly, I have to agree. The big guy really does have a presence about him, doesn’t he?
- Steely eyes
- Strong jaw
- Unwavering chin
- Athletic build
- Tough, no-nonsense voice
And it’s a pretty good guess that his hair stylist spends a lot of time on that goofy hairdo each week in an attempt to tone down that physical presence.
So, okay, I yield to the clamoring mob.
The big guy, it is.
Well, let’s get right to it. Because of the soft nuance he puts in his voice, it’s recommended you turn your speakers up slightly.
When it comes to ‘tough’, our hero has many looks, but none so tough as this:
Maybe it’s me, but there’s just something about construction gear that has ‘macho’ written all over it. I can almost hear the Village People singing in the back of my mind as I watch it.
And who can forget that precious moment when the big guy and Tony first met? It’s riveted to my heart forever, as I’m sure it is to yours.
I think we’d both agree that you just don’t find touching moments like the above on your average TV crime show.
Ah, but what about that reputation he has with the ladies? I’m sure you girls at home know what I’m talking about. Truth be told, you simply can’t keep your hands off him.
And here’s Exhibit A:
The way you girls go after him, it’s almost lecherous at times.
Well, I suppose we should move on to something else. I wouldn’t want to use up all of the big guy’s best scenes.
What would I do for a sequel?
Here’s a little morsel I snuck off one of the DVDs on the real NCIS:
As to the main attraction:
I only have two complaints (well, three, if you include "not enough cleavage") about the show, and this episode represents them both.
First, they kind of spoiled us in the first few seasons by constantly romping off to sea. You know, that big watery thing where there are all of these naval vessels that, you know, an agency with the word naval in its name might be interested in? We went to an aircraft carrier, a frigate, a freighter, the sub in this episode, and others. We just don’t get out to sea very often anymore.
Second, I think they go overboard on the gore. There just doesn’t seem to be any need to be so graphic in a crime show that’s rooted in forensics, not pathology and the like. If ‘ER’ wants to show some arm dangling by a tendon, great, but I’m trying to focus on Abby’s thighs. C’mon, Don, get your priorities straight.
Anyway, there’s kind of a rude scene at the beginning, but the rest of it’s cool and it’s fun watching Gibbs face off against the various officers. Good surprise ending, too.
Presenting: Sub Rosa