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Old 01-25-11 | 09:37 PM
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Is NCIS any good?

Does anyone watch this show? I know no one who does, and yet it seems to be the highest rated drama on TV this year (By an absolutely insane amount...almost 22 million viewers a week?!).

So, I posit a question: Is this show any good? It's never looked very interesting to me but people must be watching it in droves for a reason? Should I rent season one and give it a go? Any recommendations?
Old 01-25-11 | 09:42 PM
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I like it. I especially liked the first seasons. I have watched every episode
Its not addictive like Dexter or Veronica Mars; but its quite enjoyable nonetheless, on a consistent basis. Quirky characters. Not too serious. Great theme song.
Old 01-25-11 | 09:45 PM
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I like it as well.
Old 01-25-11 | 10:03 PM
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Re: Is NCIS any good?

I like it, but the real charm of the show is the characters. Other than that, it's your typical CBS action crime procedural with open and shut cases solved in 44 mins. Occasionally, the show will have multi-episode arcs.

The show is somewhat unique in that it deals with Navy Cops as opposed to FBI or regular police.

Also, if you didn't know, NCIS is a spinoff of the show JAG, which aired on CBS for 9 seasons (It aired 1 season on NBC).
Old 01-25-11 | 10:15 PM
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Re: Is NCIS any good?

When I do watch it, it is enjoyable. It seems pretty good to watch if you just want something entertaining and that'll be fun without needing to know the entire story arc.
Old 01-25-11 | 10:38 PM
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I've never seen the show. What I can tell you is this: My Mom is a HUGE fan. She loves every minute of it. I've purchased her all of the season sets.

I'm honestly not sure if that knowledge will help you in the slightest. Maybe... rent the first season if your curious? I think that is the natural option.
Old 01-26-11 | 12:08 AM
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It's okay. There's something about it that feels like a low budget, imitation CSI without the lame one-liners. The characters are okay, the computer talk is hilariously off, the stories are predictable but occasionally fun.
Old 01-26-11 | 12:23 AM
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It's a fun show but only in small doses. I find the marathon runs on USA to be rather overkill.

Oh and then there's her:



I find her cute as a button (although her "work attire" irks the hell out of me ).
Old 01-26-11 | 01:32 AM
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Re: Is NCIS any good?

My mon also likes this show. And I also have an affinity for the goth lab chick but I do not actively watch it.
Old 01-26-11 | 01:38 AM
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Re: Is NCIS any good?

I like the show and have been watching since probably season two. And like DJariva said, it's about the characters rather than the stories (although the show does have some good ones over the years).
Old 01-26-11 | 03:46 AM
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I saw the first two seasons and then got bored during the third and never went back. Once you get used to the personalties and the humor, it gets really stale. It never grew enough to keep me interested.
Old 01-26-11 | 08:39 AM
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My girlfriend watches it therefore I watch it. This is my first season to watch it, and while its fine, it seems the writers just use a Mad-Lib type of script and just fill in different names and murders into the blanks. Every episode is so similar its funny.
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I saw an episode and it was just okay. I didn't see what the big deal was...
Old 01-26-11 | 09:16 AM
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Re: Is NCIS any good?

Originally Posted by DJariya
Other than that, it's your typical CBS action crime procedural with open and shut cases solved in 44 mins.
This plus this:

Originally Posted by Anubis2005X
I saw an episode and it was just okay. I didn't see what the big deal was...
Essentially it is why CBS is number one in the ratings. Just because it appeals to the masses doesn't make it great or riveting television.
Old 01-26-11 | 06:22 PM
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I for one love this show,yes its a lil quirky but I have had a many of marathon days
its not as flashy as CSI but the procedural of the crime solving and evidence collecting is much closer to real life than CSI give it a try I think its worth it
Old 01-27-11 | 04:39 AM
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Re: Is NCIS any good?



Nuff said
Old 01-27-11 | 05:02 AM
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Re: Is NCIS any good?

None of these women that you guys are posting do anything for me.Especially the goth chick.

And the responses so far certainly don't engender much interest.

But whatever. I suppose I'll see if I can rent the first two episodes somewhere and give it a go. Thanks for the replies.
Old 01-27-11 | 05:10 AM
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Re: Is NCIS any good?

This show has been on for 8 seasons, yet I have never seen 10 seconds of it even while flipping channels and couldn't tell you what day it was on. That's weird.
Old 01-27-11 | 12:03 PM
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Re: Is NCIS any good?

Originally Posted by Dragon Tattoo
None of these women that you guys are posting do anything for me.
Cote de Pablo does nothing for you? Seek help immediately. I was more of a Sasha Alexander fan myself.
Old 01-27-11 | 01:44 PM
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Re: Is NCIS any good?

The goth girl looks like a spoof of a goth girl. Which makes sense, since she's 41 and dressing like a goth girl.
Old 01-27-11 | 02:14 PM
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I'm not a big fan of the original but NCIS LA has grown on me.
Old 01-27-11 | 04:34 PM
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Re: Is NCIS any good?

We have seen every single episode - and it is definitely because of the characters not the cases.
Old 01-27-11 | 04:45 PM
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Re: Is NCIS any good?

Originally Posted by Dragon Tattoo
None of these women that you guys are posting do anything for me.Especially the goth chick.
same here. the goth chick is fugly at least in that pic she is.
Old 01-28-11 | 01:22 PM
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The quirkiness of the goth chick grows on you after a while ...
Old 01-28-11 | 01:24 PM
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Re: Is NCIS any good?

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The quirkiness of the goth chick grows on you after a while ...
For some reason I don't think Abby is ugly. In some instances she is cute and has a quirky appeal appeal as you said.

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