As a long-time fan of NCIS, I must admit that I found myself quite perplexed by the continuity errors and slight deviations from established lore in the new spinoff series, NCIS: Origins. The show’s attempt to delve into Leroy Jethro Gibbs’ (Austin Stowell) past is commendable, but some of the choices they’ve made leave me scratching my head.
Contains spoilers for “NCIS: Origins” Season 1, Episode 4 — “All’s Not Lost”
In the episode “All’s Not Lost,” we get a deeper insight into one of Leroy Jethro Gibbs’ (Austin Stowell) fundamental psychological pillars. This emotional backstory unfolds as Gibbs, serving in Iraq during Desert Storm, receives the tragic news that his wife Shannon (Darby Stanchfield) and daughter Kelly (Mary Mouser) have perished. The raw impact of this loss is vividly portrayed. However, eagle-eyed viewers may recall a similar scene from “NCIS,” specifically in “Hiatus, Part 1.” Although there are numerous discrepancies between these two depictions, both offer glimpses into the heartbreaking event that has significantly shaped Gibbs’ character.
As a gamer putting myself in Gibbs’ shoes, I can say that the way he reacts to tragic news varies significantly between the shows “Origins” and “NCIS”. In “Origins”, when handed a piece of bad news, I might simply be given a brief apology and walk away, seemingly unaffected by the mortar rounds exploding nearby. On the other hand, in “NCIS”, if informed that two people have died, my response would be far more emotional, screaming “No” in despair. In this instance on “NCIS”, I wouldn’t just take the news calmly – instead, I’d grab a helmet and gun, charging into the chaos of a bombardment to confront the situation head-on. These differences may seem minor, but they create a noticeable change in character dynamics and tone between the two series. It’s worth mentioning that “Origins” has shown a tendency to deviate from the established order of events on “NCIS”.
NCIS: Origins has already made some continuity mistakes
The TV series titled “NCIS: Origins” presents some differences compared to the original “NCIS.” For instance, Austin Stowell’s hairstyle as Gibbs differs from Mark Harmon’s portrayal of the character – it has more length on top, which is unlike the short “jarhead” cut that Gibbs gives himself in “Hiatus Part II,” where he loses his memory and believes he’s back at Camp Pendleton.
In the TV show “Bend, Don’t Break,” a continuity error arises when Jackson Gibbs (Robert Taylor) seems familiar with Mike Franks (Kyle Schmid), yet their interaction contradicts the narrative set in “NCIS.” According to “NCIS,” Gibbs (Mark Harmon) introduces these two characters during Season 8, and it’s heavily suggested that they were previously unknown to each other.
In the spirit of fairness towards the creators of “Origins,” it can be challenging to remember every detail concerning Gibbs’ backstory, given that “NCIS” has been on-air for such an extended period. However, significant events like Shannon and Kelly’s deaths should be common knowledge for them. It remains to be seen if these minor inaccuracies might escalate into a more substantial issue.
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2024-10-30 02:29