So what caught my eye about this show wasn't the story, the plots or what NCIS actually stood for, (that came later) nope it was none of these. Truth be told; which is what I'm doing here, it was for Mark Harmon. Yes that gorgeous actor with his steely good looks (can I use that word - steely?) and well, having seen him many moons ago in 240-Robert as Thib and that smile of his, ahh that smile. Now who's being shallow?
Well here's one gal who was a fan for life! So couldn't believe my luck when later he turned up in Flamingo Road too and many other films and shows after that.
So it wasn't so much about the entire show, at first, but Mark and Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs. Here was a man who meant business and so did his name. He wasn't taking any prisoners, including fans like me, darn shame! He had that look, that smile that would make any female suspect melt and the 'no words' demeanour signifies plenty of attitude. Yes Gibbs smiles and laughs, take that you cynical critics. Felt like they were associating him as being a bit of a male 'Greta Garbo' type, you know, how she never really used to smile in (m)any of her roles.
It was later and a quite a few episodes later that I realized what made this show also worth watching was Michael Weatherly. Not in a 'oh you're so dumb you didn't even notice he was in here' way; but more of a oh it's Logan Cale from Dark Angel kind of way. SO that's where he turned up when he left Seattle. Oh you know the way sometimes you associate the character he plays, more than the actor. First thing said about him was how he managed to be in a show that was so short lived - again. But hey, I for one was expecting a satisfactory conclusion to Dark Angel, which no fan ever got! We woz cheated! With Logan it was always about the hair, the glasses.
So he turned up in NCIS with that hair, that voice (no I don't say that about everyone! Do I?) Michael played Very Special Agent Anthony DiNozzo and these two guys were as different as chalk and cheese on the surface, but deep down they shared a lot of the same traits: caring about people, their job and catching the baddies. Tony is juvenile, always joking which made him irresistible as a model TV Character. Not a model as some of you may be thinking, though he wouldn't have gone amiss with his looks and the clothes too. These days TV expects everyone on it to be so serious with oodles of baggage!
Not leaving out the NCIS ladies, well Cote de Pablo made a serious impact on the show and viewing figures too, no doubt. As the dust died down from Kate's shooting and Sasha Alexander's leaving. But as Ziva David she kicked lots of butt. Still does! So trigger happy; wonder what she'd have done if she left her gun at home. No fear she doesn't really need such weapons considering she knows 18 different ways to kill with a paperclip. She's tough and never floundering but underneath it all, Ziva's as soft as the next person but with her training and upbringing she hides her feelings well. At least we know she's human.
Her fashion sense can be a little eclectic, just like her "Ziva-isms." But she can dress to impress. Whether it be in her boots and khakis or a little green number. She's beautiful and beguiling with flowing dark tresses to add that little bit of mystery. Cote has amazing hair! She's the kind of gal who you'll always want as your friend, also staunchly loyal.
I watched NCIS without looking to any promos, or ads, no publicity as to what the show was about and who was in it. Even if my addiction stemmed from a season 2 episode. Maybe it was better that way since I didn't have any expectations of the show and whether it would push the right buttons in the interest department. It was worth waiting to watch season 1 on TV in the UK cos when it came we got seasons 1 and 2 in a row. Allowing the stories and characters to be on continuous play and replay.
Appealing stories, likeable characters, superb actors. Not many personal stories or revelations to begin with in every episode, but when they came they were gut wrenching, heart breaking. Doubly emotional; side splittingly funny. Incredibly engaging. All I can say, well I can say plenty, is that if I'd missed this show, I'd be kicking myself and a few other people in the process too. No matter what your age or background, country of residence, there's something about this show that is endearing. Including the ability to bridge gaps between nations, devoid of language barriers.
When it comes to NCIS I'm as loyal as Ziva. Addiction comes in all forms and all substances. NCIS is my fire. I sit down, tune in and go along for the ride, no matter how long it lasts. Forever being a long time.
I know I haven't mentioned all of the cast and what an excellent cast it is, past and present; but this was why I became an addict and what made me watch for the first time.
My NCIS: Unofficial and Unauthorized Guide to NCIS The TV Show available now at amazon
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