Positively Positive Review – NCIS: Obsession
by Mokibobolink on May.05, 2010, under Crime, Drama, Television
I really liked how much we got to see a serious Tony in this episode. Like Gibbs said in ‘Flesh and Blood’, Tony likes to play a clown but we all know that’s just his way of dealing with things. Gibbs drinks bourbon and builds boats, and Tony goofs off. Different solutions, same results.
Tony doesn’t like to expose that soft underbelly of his, preferring to hide behind a nearly constant barrage of pranks, movie references and silliness. It’s only when he becomes a little more somber, that we get a peek into what might really be going on in that mind of his.
In this episode, Tony mysteriously becomes obsessed with the sister of a man whose murder the team is tasked to solve. I felt like we never really understand why he does it, but then again, do any of us really know why we become obsessed with someone or something? Like the rest of us, Tony is simply human and I don’t think even he understood why he reacted to the woman the way he did.
In the end, the woman dies (already poisoned before they find her) and much like Ziva and her ‘Dead Man Walking’, Tony never gets the chance to really get to know her.
Highlights….
Pausing my DVR to look at all the pics on Tony’s Facebook-like homepage. I love that he added the pic he took of Ziva in Paris, and that there’s one up there I didn’t recognize from any ep, making me wonder if it’s a shot of Michael that they got permission to use. Nice touch.
The chick Tony is dating updating not only her status, but Tony’s to say that they were in a “committed relationship”….without telling him. I wonder how many times that has really happened to someone?
The look on Gibbs’ face when Hart showed up in Vance’s office, wearing a temp employee badge.
Abby snapping at Palmer, but Tony knowing immediately how to handler her, by giving her a hug before he asked her a question. So cute.
The roundhouse high five between Tony and Palmer. Loved it!
Tony threatening to “GibbsSlap” McGee. I love how that has become a word. LOL.
Palmer finding something on the body that Ducky missed. As much fun as it was to have him be the butt of the joke last week, I also like that he’s starting to grow up and be more a part of the investigations.
Abby holding her ground with Hart and not allowing a tour when she didn’t want it. Go Abby!
The way Tony said “sounds nice, man” to the guy playing the saxophone outside the bookstore. Kinda reminded me of when Tony had to play a street musician once when he was undercover. Maybe he appreciated the guy’s music since he’d done it himself.
The way Gibbs said “Got to go, Captain” and then cut off the man who had cut him off earlier. Ha! Nobody messes with Gibbs.
Gibbs putting on his glasses to look at the screen in Abby’s lab. I just love it when he wears those.
Ducky’s story of the infamous ‘umbrella murder’ reminding me that I wrote something exactly like that in a story once. Too weird.
Gibbs saying that if he started locking his front door, he wouldn’t have any social life. LOL! Too true.
McGee once again showing some jealousy after seeing another man paying attention to Abby. Now there’s a couple I actually wouldn’t mind seeing get together on this show.
Ziva worrying about Tony becoming obsessed with Dana. Unlike McGee, I saw no jealousy from her, only concern which was nice considering all that happened with them in the past year.
Tony playing a few keys on the piano in Dana’s house. It really made me feel like he was trying to connect with her any way he could.
Ziva coming up with a movie reference. Nice.
Knowing the moment that Tony took his phone outside that he was talking to Dana.
Gibbs’ description of a microfiche as a “kind of 1970’s version of a flashdrive”. LOL that was awesome, and very accurate.
Tony’s meeting with Dana. I love how he was so quiet and still when he was with her, as if he was trying not to scare her since she’d already been through so much.
The look on Tony’s face when he realized that Dana had been poisoned too. Poor Tony. *whimpers*
Getting to hear Gibbs speak Russian again. Now if he would do that with his glasses on, I think I could die happy. LOL.
Tony showing up in Gibbs’ basement after coming from the hospital and watching Dana die. Like the end of ‘Flesh and Blood’ this whole scene was basically like watching nearly every fanfiction story I’ve ever read come to life. It just confirms what so many of us knew, that when Tony has a really rough day, he seeks out Gibbs as his pseudo father figure.
Gibbs telling Tony that rule #10 (‘never get personally involved in a case’) always gives him trouble too, proving once again how alike they are. So awesome.
Overall a great Tony-centric episode that showed us a much different DiNozzo than the one we usually get to see on the show.
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May 6th, 2010 on 5:57 am
not only did Ziva make a movie reference,…. but an awesome movie, Laura…
right when i saw the commercial last week i said, “sounds like Laura….”
^_^
May 6th, 2010 on 1:53 pm
I’m embarassed to admit that I’v never seen that one. Funny that both you and Court have though. She sent me an email when she saw the ep, telling me I HAD to see it. LOL.
May 6th, 2010 on 3:25 pm
OMFG! SEE IT!!!!!!
*back on moki till she sees it….*
May 6th, 2010 on 5:19 pm
OMG! LOL! I love your comment about Gibbs speaking Russian with his glasses on… And, a total ditto on the basement scene!
You managed once again to point out everything I loved about this ep – yay! Don’t you think that the writers have been giving Gibbs some great one-liners lately?
I loved and was surprised that Ziva made the ‘Laura’ movie reference even though it doesn’t strike me as one she’d have seen. Maybe Tony showed it to her? Like Snail, I thought of ‘Laura’ at last week’s preview and was happy the writers didn’t ignore the obvious connection…
May 6th, 2010 on 6:22 pm
LOL Snail. Now you and Court are after me too? Jeesh. 😉
AZ Girl – I know, right? Gibbs in his glasses speaking Russian? It don’t get no better’n that. Yes, you’re so right, they have been giving Gibbs some great lines this season. Well I may have never heard of the movie but considering how many people have, I’m glad the show thought to mention it. Having it come from Ziva was great and I bet you’re right, I bet Tony showed it to her.
May 7th, 2010 on 2:25 pm
Hi Moki,
OMG, I so loved that episode and boy! did I just LOVE your review of that episode. Just reading your review made me love it even more.
I think the part I loved the most was to see “Logan” and “Asha” back together again, even if it was for a short while. (I’m working on a music video! – No one steal that idea.) About the two of them, as youngsters. 🙂
(They were on Dark Angel together…)
May 7th, 2010 on 2:27 pm
Oh, and by the way, you disabled the ‘registration’ on your blog… I was just wondering why, especially when you can track each person with it when they comment or sign up. (It’s easier than filling out the form each time too.)
May 7th, 2010 on 6:02 pm
OMG That’s why she looked familiar!! I kept thinking I should look her up on IMDb and figure out why I knew her, but I didn’t get the chance. Oh! I love your idea for a vid! Let me know when you do it. Can’t wait.
Hmm…that’s weird about the registration thing. I wasn’t aware that it was turned off, I’ll look into it. Thanks for letting me know.