As a long-time fan of “NCIS”, I must admit that I was taken aback by the continuity error in “Bend, Don’t Break” of Season 1. It’s like someone opened a can of plot twists and accidentally spilled them all over my beloved series!
Contains spoilers for “NCIS: Origins” Season 1, Episode 3 — “Bend, Don’t Break”
NCIS: Origins” finds itself in a challenging situation. It is required to delicately intertwine the pre-“NCIS” backstory of Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Austin Stowell) with what fans are already familiar with, but it has already introduced a significant continuity error that even casual franchise enthusiasts would spot.
During “Bend, Don’t Break,” Mike Franks (Kyle Schmid or Muse Watson on “NCIS”) pays a visit to Gibbs’ father, Jackson (Robert Taylor, played by Ralph Waite on “NCIS”). Their interaction suggests they are old acquaintances, having crossed paths through their military service and because Franks previously investigated the murders of Gibbs’ wife Shannon and daughter Kelly. Later in the episode, Franks informs Gibbs about Jackson’s upcoming journey, while they work together to find another missing child who stirs painful memories for Gibbs, as she reminds him of his own daughter.
One notable issue in Episode 1 of Season 8 of “NCIS” is the emphasis on Gibbs Sr. and Franks never having met. Interestingly, when Gibbs introduces his father to his previous superior, they seem to have little recognition of each other. This could be due to shared grief, given that as shown in the episode “Bend, Don’t Break,” Gibbs is still grappling with the loss of his family.
Shannon and Kelly’s deaths haunt Gibbs
In “Bend, Don’t Break,” Gibbs is persistently troubled by the loss of his family, while Frank also grieves for Kelly and Shannon. Gibbs finds himself under scrutiny after pursuing their killer across the border into Mexico, and throughout the narrative, themes of vengeance loom large.
Jackson stands firm as the voice of rationality, resisting Gibbs’ urge for vengeance that could potentially derail his life. He expresses, “That scoundrel murdered Shannon and Kelly and fled to Mexico, and you expect us to just let him go? No! You didn’t sign up with NIS to be a cop; you joined to track him down – not just to arrest him and walk away. I won’t allow you to sacrifice your life for the sake of bringing that man down. It’s not worth it.
In due time, it will become clear that drug dealer Pedro Hernandez (Thomas Rosales Jr.) was responsible for the deaths of Kelly and Shannon – Shannon because she saw him murder a marine and was planning to testify against him, while Kelly appeared to be an unfortunate bystander. Eventually, Gibbs does exact his revenge on him. However, as his father foretold, this act will not bring him solace or tranquility. As we move forward, it remains to be seen if “NCIS: Origins” portrays the events accurately – or introduces a fresh twist in Gibbs’ past history.
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2024-10-22 22:29