Grade the first 'NCIS' episode of the post-Gibbs era:

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  • judith Cruz - 2 years ago

    hate the new NCIS will not watch it why ?WHY FIX WHAT WAS NOT BROKEN MISS GIBBS ABBY MCGEE SIVA YOU LOST A FAN HERE ILL ONLY WATCH THE OLD SHOWS.So Goodbye.

  • Rosemary Jurkovich - 2 years ago

    I like change. I'll miss Gibbs but won't be selfish enough to not give the new guy a chance. Like the new guys humor,. .for me it'll work just fine.

  • Lora Lee - 2 years ago

    Love NCIS I even record all the reruns when there on me and hubby watch them constantly right from the beginning and I love Gary Cole hes a awesome actor and mark would never have hired him if he wasn't
    And to hate him from his character from a different show is only laughable because it shows that he's a good actor
    Give him a chance people he'll fit right in
    And I never liked Bishop at all after Ziva because Bishop just didn't listen to Gibbs and doing her own thing so I was glad when she left but that still didn't stop me from watching a dam good show

  • Jim - 2 years ago

    Change isn't always a good thing. Changing your socks and underwear is good. However changing a leading team member from the outside can be very disruptive to the fabric of the team and most times it is. You need to be able to trust and depend on others in life and death situations, and in my opinion Cole does not fill the bill.

  • Sarah Bresson - 2 years ago

    I miss Gibbs I think this new guy might be okay when it comes right down to it I think that McGee should take over

  • Quinn - 2 years ago

    I LOVE NCIS!!! PERIOD. Mark Harmon may have played the lead character, but I think that the show is worthy of watching even in Gibbs absence. His character story may have been the predominant arc of the show but I believe the show will be good without Gibbs! Let the story continue. HOWEVER, Cole taking over the team just doesn’t seem the right fit.

  • Quinn - 2 years ago

    I LOVE NCIS!!! PERIOD. Mark Harmon may have played the lead character, but I think that the show is worthy of watching even in Gibbs absense. His character story may have been the predominant arc of the show but I believe the show will be good without Gibbs! Let the story continue. HOWEVER, Cole taking over the team just doesn’t seem the right fit.

  • Quinn - 2 years ago

    I LOVE NCIS!!! PERIOD. Mark Harmon may have played the lead character, but I think that the show is worthy of watching even in Gibbs absence. His character story may have been the predominant arc of the show but I believe the show will be good without Gibbs! Let the story continue. HOWEVER, Cole taking over the team just doesn’t seem the right fit.

  • Leigh - 2 years ago

    I use to watch every single show. I would not miss any and if I was going to I would record. Then we lost Ziva then Tony and then Ducky every now and then and then we lost Abby that was it. When all our first team not forgetting Kate who got shot the new people just could not get my attention but I still held on because of Gibbs (Mark Harmon). I could see he was tired and more than ready to retire but to put Gary Cole in his place is absolutely crazy. Cole may look some what like Gibbs but he is not even close to be half the actor that Mark Harmon is. Please either find a better actor or bring Gibbs back so you can just end the show then the Harmon's can go back to Alaska or wherever they want and the rest of the team can begin new journeys of their own.

  • Becky Rademacher - 2 years ago

    Do you remember when Gary Cole played the jerk boss in Office Space? Uhhhhh yeah. That is why I do not like him taking over for Gibbs. Cannot see him as anyone else. Replace him with someone around 40. Friendly with the crew but more upbeat. Just get rid of Cole.

  • constance - 2 years ago

    Loved the new episode with Gary Cole....He is a silver fox like gibbs, but seems to have a little more spunk. I was getting tired of seeing gibbs so down and out so much of the time...made him look old and tired. The only episodes I liked were ones with tobias...gibbs seemed to come alive in them again. He began to be too much of a father figure to adults who should have been able to handle most of their emotions somewhat on their own. They are federal agents for goodness sake. Gary Cole seems to be younger in spirit and ready to take on the tasks at hand in stead of living so much in the past. Lets solve some cases and let gibbs visit when he wishes

  • Paula - 2 years ago

    Not a fan of Gibbs' replacement. Okay with Gibbs leaving, but wish they'd chosen a more suitable replacement. Haven't thought of the right personality yet.

  • John - 2 years ago

    It's time to put NCIS and NCIS Los Angeles and NCIS Hawaii to rest. R.I.P.

  • Paul Grable - 2 years ago

    1) it's October and had a "zombie"
    2) provided clarity on how the new team makeup could be achieved.
    3) let the characters be themsves and in fact used their personalities to drive the team makeup story line perfectly.
    4) started the post Gibbs Era with a Bang!

  • Rosanne h Furmanski - 2 years ago

    I didn't like Vance trying to push Cole into Harmon's spot.Even though it would be nice to see Mark and Pam have some quality time,I feel Gibb's was the show,especially after Ziva,Toni,Shepherd were gone.If he doesn't make appearances,I will not watch the show.I thought season ,18 was terrible with only short
    episodes with Gibbs.

  • Donna Gamble - 2 years ago

    I've been a Gibbs fan forever. I've actually had dreams where I was helping Gibbs solve cases. I will miss him, but there comes a time for all of us to leave. Gibbs was tired. The cases and situations had started getting predictable. I liked how he left. I liked McGee's explanation as to why he didn't want Gibbs job. I like Gary Cole. I think he will add a fresher level. (Gibbs was not a fan of the growing technology). I loved Gary Cole's reference to Gibbs at the end when he said, "I think Gibbs was a lucky man". The only criticism is if you close your eyes and listen, Cole sounds to much like Gibbs. Other than that, I loved the new look and will be looking forward for the next show.

  • Patty - 2 years ago

    The writers have lost their way. Too many cast members have left and promising that Mark Harmon would return is an attempt to retain viewers. Contracts spell out an actor's involvement in a production and I think Mr. Harmon's future involvement is very limited. Gary Cole just isn't appealing in
    his role. I find his character condescending and just plain annoying! Please, stop dragging this show out to the bitter end. Leave on a high note with a fantastic series finale.

  • Tamara Roettger - 2 years ago

    Love the new show, though I do miss Gibbs. I think this new season will be very interesting.

  • Beth friedel - 2 years ago

    I will miss Gibbs, but will keep watching to see how Gary Cole works out. Last night was pretty good.

  • Rubia - 2 years ago

    Fan from the first season, love this show. Please write Gibbs in some episode just
    keep updated on Gibbs. I will keep watching. Infact, I am re-watching all 18 season again.

  • Tanya - 2 years ago

    I have been a fan since the Kate days! I will continue to be a fan. Gibbs', "Grab your gear, we got a case," will be missed. But, just as with real-life, changes come. The show handled the transition very well, plus Harmon is still involved. He deserves quality time with his wife. I hope the writers keep up the excellent work they have always produced. Last night was superb!!

  • JS - 2 years ago

    Do NOT like Gary Cole. It'll be difficult to watch NCIS with him at the helm.

  • Debbie - 2 years ago

    I think the show was good,but, will not be the same without Gibbs. Gary Cole is a good addition to the team, not replacement for Gibbs. Too many people have left the show. Bring Gibbs back and since Mark is the Executive Producer, he can do this . Mark came back at lease everyother show. I didn't like how they tried to let us down last season with the dog episode and Gibbs being suspended from NCIS team etc... if this continues I slowly walk away from the show ????

  • Jay - 2 years ago

    I am so happy to see NCIS return to its roots of investigative work. It was time for Gibbs to retire. He was looking and acting old. Will look forward to his cameo appearances. Glad they got rid of Marcie because she just made Gibbs look older. Have missed every character from the past starting with Kate but just like in life, I look forward to see how new characters develop. Great first show and I look forward to many more, as a NCIS fan.

  • John Fitzgibbons - 2 years ago

    Excellent. Hardly missed a beat. Still need a female role to play off Cole like the NCIS shrink did with Gibbs. I really admire and thank the writers for a superb transition. Can’t hardly wait for the next installment.

  • Kathy - 2 years ago

    I will miss Mark Harmon too, but I think he does deserve to retire after all his years on NCIS. I love Gary Cole and despite my misgivings enjoyed the first episode without Mark. I agree that he will be great on the show as long as they don’t try to make him into Gibbs.

  • Maggi Mills - 2 years ago

    NCIS has lost 2 many good actors in the past few years. Emily, Paulette, Tony, & now Gibs. Gibs & & his team made the show! U could have given Gibs a sabbatical instead of writing him out. U could have brought Dawber & Gibbs back as a romance! I am not
    liking Gibbs replacement & I think u could have replaced him with someone younger! Sorry, but you have lost a viewer !

  • Kevin M Sillito - 2 years ago

    Rule 99.
    I so enjoyed Gibbs and while he was the wheel the various spokes have been excellent
    I will miss Gibbs.
    I think fans should give Gary Cole a chance .
    I miss Kate.
    I miss Ziva.
    I miss Ellie.
    I miss seeing Ducky more often.
    I miss Abby.
    I really miss DiNozo.
    I will miss Gibbs but I bet he will turn up from time to time.
    After all he needs to fix the big hole in his basement.
    I will continue to watch.

  • James Holmes - 2 years ago

    It was ok but wasn't the same without Gibbs i might keep watching or maybe not.

  • Kenneth Smalley - 2 years ago

    Time will tell!! We Need more Good drama/detective Shows!!! They can Cacel NCIS Hawaiii!!!! They need to Cancel. Tuff as Nails , Soviiver, Big Brother, Need more Good Scripted Showed!!! Realality Shows are Crappp,I can see that Everyday at Work!!!

  • SaNdra - 2 years ago

    There will nit be anorher actor take. Gibbs. Pkace. Maybe to save the ratings bring him. Back periodically

  • Mina - 2 years ago

    I think Gary Cole fits in perfectly. I loved the entire episode and I think they answered all questions about Gibbs. Gary Cole has always been a fine actor, recently seen in Chicago Fire. The writers did an excellent job with this episode. It was very exciting. I actually did not miss Gibbs at all. Mark Harmon deserves to retire and we should respect that. With Gary Cole's gray hair he looks like a team leader. McGee couldn't fill Gibbs shoes because he's so young. I am looking forward to this season.

  • Shirley - 2 years ago

    Really did not like the new show. Wanted McGee to lead for a while especially during the transition period. Don’t like the way Vance is still treating Gibbs especially with how Gibbs stood by Vance when he lost his wife. I’m not ready for Gary Cole to take over. Perhaps time will tell. Not ready to be without Gibbs. He is and always be NCIS!

  • Norma McFarland - 2 years ago

    Not sure I will continue to watch. Gibbs WAS the show for me. Understand, but really disappointed with him gone

  • richard stanfill - 2 years ago

    Will not watch again

  • John Nepovietz - 2 years ago

    It was an enjoyable hour and the transition went much smoother than I expected. They sorted everything out, saved a bunch of people, and seem to have found a new story arc (Albanian mobsters who will stop at nothing.) The new man seems like a strong character and the show runners can riff off his character for lots of sub plots.
    Look at the poll numbers, overwhelmingly in favor of the episode. Remember, there are still people out there who will demand nothing less than an entire season devoted to Tony and Ziva's wedding.
    BTW, Mark Harmon put nearly 1/2 of his adult life into this show, the man deserves some time off.

  • Jean - 2 years ago

    Everyone has a right to retire and we need to allow Gibbs/Harmon to do so gracefully. Last night's show did a great job answering all the web questions and concerns that have been out there. Good job NCIS writers!

  • Cynthia Willians - 2 years ago

    I am not a fan of Gary Cole and am so sad that Mark Harmon is retiring from NCIS. I do understand and accept is leaving and I will continue to watch my favorite show. But really not a happy camper.

  • Debbie - 2 years ago

    Staying in Alaska was true to Gibbs' character. Happy for Gibbs & Mark Harmon. I will miss Gibbs but I really like his replacement. Still one of the best, if not the best, shows on television thanks to the writers & actors.

  • Lawrence Spencer - 2 years ago

    I believe that NCIS will do very well with Gary Cole in the lead role. Cole is a veteran actor with good instincts. The efficacy of the show is as much a product of the writing which has always been excellent. The God's of the NCIS universe should do us all a favor and kill off NCIS Hawaii it is an embarrassment.

  • Larry Cassity - 2 years ago

    I think that the show went OK. We have now had Gibbs give us his goodbyes last week and now we have had an episode where everyone is facing the fact that he is gone. Now with that being established let's concentrate on the characters we have and try to pull them together as a team. No more what would Gibbs do! Ducky is the only original cast member left and he is heading back to his archives office to stay. All i can say is give them a chance and let the chips fall where they may!

  • Diane Wuthrich - 2 years ago

    The show is going to go through a huge adjustment in the next few episodes. Tonight was painful. I miss Gibbs.

  • Jim - 2 years ago

    For the first episode it went well. I think Gary Cole is going to be good as long as they don't try to make him Gibbs.

  • Sherry - 2 years ago

    It went much better than I expected. I wondered how they would handle McGee not being promoted to team leader. I wondered how Gary Cole would fit in if McGee was team leader. I have always liked Gary Cole and he had some great one-liners. I enjoyed the show and hope next week continues to go as well as they work out team dynamics.

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