"Dead Man Talking" is one of the better episodes of this season. Some people have found it transphobic and I understand the complaints. There are some flaws in this episode, but overall I think the story is pretty good.
Let's start with the good.
. The production values of the episode are great as usual. It's well-directed, the music fits the scenery and the acting is good.
. The mystery is engaging for the most part, the story is easy to follow and I did like how the conclusion was handled (Gibbs shoots the killer without a blink of an eye)
But...
. The humor, which is no doubt subjective, does not always work. I did feel that Dinozzo got to much unneccesary rap for kissing a man, who wanted to become a woman. The story does not reach for the emotional heights, because the audience barely knew the victim. It would have been better if Chris Pacci's character got more build up before his demise. Also, I don't think the ending twist is that surprising.
Overall, a solid episode.
7/10 HK.
Let's start with the good.
. The production values of the episode are great as usual. It's well-directed, the music fits the scenery and the acting is good.
. The mystery is engaging for the most part, the story is easy to follow and I did like how the conclusion was handled (Gibbs shoots the killer without a blink of an eye)
But...
. The humor, which is no doubt subjective, does not always work. I did feel that Dinozzo got to much unneccesary rap for kissing a man, who wanted to become a woman. The story does not reach for the emotional heights, because the audience barely knew the victim. It would have been better if Chris Pacci's character got more build up before his demise. Also, I don't think the ending twist is that surprising.
Overall, a solid episode.
7/10 HK.