"NCIS" Sub Rosa (TV Episode 2003) Poster

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7/10
Better than previous episodes.
LegendaryFang5616 October 2021
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This episode was a step-up from the previous three episodes for more than one reason. I thought the case was more interesting than the last three cases were. Of course, it still wasn't THAT exciting, but it was better than the previous three. And I thought the interactions between the characters were the best they've been since the beginning of the show.

And while I'm on the subject of interactions, Timothy McGee has been introduced. I want to say I didn't expect him to show up so soon: but in actuality, I never give it any thought; whether he'll show up in this season, earlier or later, etc. But still, I'm not sure when he'll become a member of the team. I'm guessing that it'll be sooner than later. He and Abby are already getting to know each other.

So, of course, it was a pleasant surprise for me when Anthony mentioned his name. Both of them already have a great dynamic. The best moment was when Anthony was doing his whole routine before throwing the rock through the door's window. The moments between Timothy and Gibbs were also great.

I have said it before. I'll say it once more, and then some in future reviews, probably: the characters. That's it. Plain and simple: the characters. As far as every aspect of this show is concerned, the characters are at the very top. And their dynamics with each other are tied at the top with that. I believe that as long as those two things remain throughout the show, it won't matter if the case or something else to do with the episode itself isn't up-to-par.
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6/10
A decent episode!
harrykivi16 August 2023
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After being very disappointed by "High Seas", I was hoping that the season would get back on track with this episode. It did. "Sub Rosa" is not a fantastic case, but manages to be a very enjoyable one.

Let's start with the good aspects.

. The production values of this episode are great. The direction's solid, the music's good and the acting is superb. Sean Murray has a lovely debut as McGee.

. The mystery is engaging for the most part. The humor is wry and there are moments of good tension.

But...

. There are parts of the script that could have been more fleshed out. Wish there were more stronger suspects in the case. The solution regarding eco-terrorism needed a better build up and explanation. More well-done tension would have been welcome as well.

Overall, a decent episode.

6/10 HK.
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