subject: Ncis Season 8: What Will Happen In ?(part 3) [print this page] We all know that our favorite characters grow and develop over the years. The longer a show is on, the more the characters develop. While we are willing to accept that, we NCIS fans are not going to accept our favorite characters being changed in a way that makes them not themselves anymore.
NCIS fans are tired of never knowing which Tony DiNozzo they are going to see on a certain episode of NCIS. One episode may have a witty, yet competent, DiNozzo while the next episode has a completely ridiculous and anything but smart DiNozzo. This cannot be tolerated.
Tony DiNozzo is a charming, funny, sometimes inept but usually very competent NCIS agent. Tony hides his fears and sadness behind a clown's mask and we understand that. NCIS fans do not want a totally serious Tony DiNozzo - that would ruin the show.
However, having Tony put on a fake nose and mustache or have him wear a gas mask and hold up a sign saying, "Hi, I'm Tony," while trying to chat with people on the internet is taking it way too far. None of Tony's fans were laughing. We want the smart, charming, slightly inept but competent, funny and sometimes juvenile Tony that we fell in love with a long time ago.
The same thing can be said of Abby, but not as much. Sometimes we get the sweet, lovable but sexy Abby and other times we get the sweet, lovable but childish Abby. Having Abby be sweet and childlike is one thing - we love her that way. But we do not enjoy Abby's temper tantrums or other childish qualities that are not endearing.
Many NCIS fans want to know what is up with McGee as well. Sure, we expect him to grow. No, we do not want him to be Tony's straight guy all his life. We enjoy watching McGee stand up to Tony and the banter that ensues. What NCIS fans do not like to see is McGee getting snarky or vicious with his teasing or his comebacks. This has been evidenced in many episodes most notably "Singled Out," in the 4th season and "Legends" in the 6th season.
I had hoped, after seeing the first few episodes of Season 7, that McGee's snarkiness and acting mean towards Tony had stopped and for the most part it had - then along came, "Flesh and Blood." I want the writers at NCIS to level McGee out, too.
