Better Angels

I have to disagree with the previous review. I think Jackson acted exactly how an older, possibly early Alzheimer's patient might act. Forgetful, grumpy, confused, and angry at his son for not remembering what HE probably doesn't fully remember.

Where to begin.. the next level acting? The emotional stories? The bonds between family and friends.. If this episode was a year long, I would watch it! I love it that much.

I've bingewatched NCIS yearly since it came out.

On this one I noticed more things, maybe because they are personally more relevant. But in any case, like 2 simple reactions to phone conversations by Gibbs (an officer replying on his dad's phone, look for that, pauze it. You can see that's how we are in that moment. Perfect moment capture.. And later by Tony (McGee screwed up!). The reactions were just perfect, like how I would have reacted if it happened now. I don't know how they got it that right, but you can see the quality of the show very easily. Than the story with Gibbs and his dad, that was intense! Every dad - son relation is always "interesting", but this hits close to home. Bookmark this episode!

Better Angels.

Like wow. Gas is only $407.9 a gallon? That had to be, like, a century ago.

That dang gum DCS tracking covering umm? Department?

What are they up to, Abbs?

Oh my. Bath salts, marihuana and PCP. No wonder he was crashed in the closet.

I agree with the other reviewers, Ralph Waite did a great job. A very moving performance. As a retired Air Force flyer and combat veteran, I can relate to what he was feeling. Very moving. I was never bother by how Jackson acted but I was with Gibbs. His father made it clear that it was very important to him to have his son accompany him in seeing his friend. Case or not, this may be the last time Gibbs can be a part of an important event with his dad. But Gibbs made it clear that his job was more important than his dad. McGee has just over 10 years as an NCIS agent and Tony has 15 years plus as a NCIS agent and police officer. By this time, McGee and Tony each have more time as NCIS agents than Gibbs had when the show started. If Gibbs can't walk away from a case and let them handle it, then Gibbs hasn't done his job as their supervisor, trainer, and mentor. Treat them with the respect they have earned with their years of experience. The one reviewer said he want to yell at Jackson, I want to hit Gibbs and tell him to show his father more respect and love. Cases will come and go but we will see that Gibbs dad will not be around much longer. I can guarantee that Gibbs will regret how he acted toward his father.

I don't too often comment on individual episodes but I just saw this episode for the first time (I only recently started watching this series of NCIS). If I had know the last few minutes would bring me to tears I wish have kept a box of tissues nearby. Reading the trivia section it looks like there was an actual incident like this that happened in WWII. Those are the stories that warm the heart.