Finally, season 22 of NCIS resolves the last problem left by Gibbs at MCRT, 3 years after the departure of Mark Harmon.
Tl;dr
- Gibbs' departure from “NCIS” left unresolved issues.
- Parker's refusal to arrest Gibbs led to tensions with the FBI.
- Parker and the FBI finally reconcile in season 22 of “NCIS.”
Gibbs' departure, a complex legacy
The departure of Leroy Jethro Gibbs, played by Mark Harmon, from the series NCIS left unresolved problems that still persist three years after his departure. After spending 19 years leading the MCRT team, Gibbs finally found peace in Alaska, leaving a team that had to learn to move forward without its leader.
The consequences of Gibbs' departure
Gibbs' departure was not without consequences. Indeed, special agent Alden Parker, responsible for arresting Gibbs for a series of charges, found himself confronted with a delicate situation. Despite orders from his superiors, Parker refused to arrest Gibbswhich caused him to lose his job at the FBI. However, he managed to bounce back by becoming the new leader of the MCRT, despite a strained relationship with his former agency.
An expected reconciliation
In episode 4 of season 22 of NCIStensions between Parker and the FBI come to a head. Despite strong intervention from the FBI, Parker manages to convince his former colleagues that they are only doing what is right. This confrontation ends with a friendly collaboration between Parker and the FBI, symbolized by the presentation of the Public Service Medal by Director Leon Vance to Parker and his former superior, Deputy Director of the FBI Wayne Sweeney.
What do we think?
Episode 4 of season 22 of NCIS marks an important step in the evolution of the series. The long-awaited reconciliation between Parker and the FBI provides a satisfying resolution to a storyline that has persisted since Gibbs' departure. This episode once again demonstrates the series' ability to evolve and overcome challenges, while remaining true to its essence. Gibbs' departure certainly left a void, but the MCRT team was able to bounce back and continue to captivate viewers.
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