‘NCIS’: How Gibbs’ Absence Affects a Major Decision for Kasie (RECAP)
Spoiler Alert
[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for NCIS Season 19 Episode 8 “Peacekeeper.”]
Mark Harmon’s last on-screen appearance may have come in the fourth episode of NCIS Season 19, but four episodes later, and his absence is very much felt — especially by forensic scientist Kasie Hines (Diona Reasonover).
For nine weeks, Kasie’s been going to Krav Maga classes, a fact that she doesn’t share until the case leads agents Jessica Knight (Katrina Law) and Alden Parker (Gary Cole) to the same gun salon she’s attending. Yes, she’s maybe in the market for a gun, she admits to Knight. (We love their friendship, especially since it makes us think of Abby and Kate’s in the early seasons.)
It’s been on her mind, she admits, since the serial-turned-contract-killer Paul Lemere (Jason Wiles) held her hostage in “Nearly Departed,” which came after she and Brian Dietzen’s Dr. Jimmy Palmer were hostages in the diner in Season 17’s “Blarney,” (Considering how serious both situations were and the circumstances surrounding them — plus the fact that not much time has passed between them and the nature of her job, which doesn’t put her in danger all the time — this isn’t too surprising.) She though that “brush with mortality” didn’t affect her, but it did. After hearing about the gun salon, she was curious, but having a gun on the nightstand, “it’s there to keep me safe, but maybe it just reminds me of what I’m afraid of,” she tells Knight.
But it’s to Palmer that she opens up about why she’s really considering buying a gun now. She does wonder WWGS (What Would Gibbs Say?). “I think he would say take a breath, you can be conflicted while still shopping,” he says. The medical examiner doesn’t own a gun because of the bullets he’s pulled from people over the years. Kasie’s leaning towards Palmer’s side, but she’s afraid. “Both times I was saved by Gibbs, meaning it’s on me when strike three happens,” she explains. She was never worried before. Palmer suggests she just needs more time to heal.
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Kasie then turns to Parker for his perspective. He’s never wished he didn’t have a gun, but there are people he wishes didn’t. Her uncle shot an intruder once and it haunted him for the rest of his life, she shares. She doesn’t know how any of that will help her get back to normal.
So what happens when Knight takes Kasie to the shooting range at the end of the episode? “It feels better than I thought it would,” Kasie says, but she’s not getting a gun. “I’m cool. I wouldn’t mind coming back to blow off steam every now and then.”
And so Gibbs — or rather the lack of Gibbs — still looms large over on NCIS. How do you feel about that? Let us know in the comments below.
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I think the show is great. Love the team, love Parker. People need to remember Mark Harmon made the decision to leave. The team dynamic is alive now. And yes I’ve watched the show from the very beginning. And I did like Gibbs.
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I started watching for Davis McCallum and then began to like Harmon. He was the show. Too many new characters and the new team leader is getting better. But Harmon should return as a trainer or consultant. Don't have to be on every show but would like to see him.
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Gibbs memory should loom very large over the cast of characters, considering how important he’s been to the lives of each of them. They were his family, not just coworkers, and you don’t forget family. In my mind, until last nights show, they seemed to be trying to erase everything in the Gibbs universe and that hurt me as a loyal fan. If we can’t have the real Gibbs, at least keep his memory alive!!!
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B
The show isn’t the same without Gibbs. I’ve lost interest and will probably quit watching NCIS.
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I don’t like the show without Gibbs
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Definitely not as good without Gibbs. The group dynamic is so different.
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O
It worried me when they didn’t seem to miss Gibbs! 18 years and it’s only one reference from someone who hasn’t been there long! Even Ziva had more angst!
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C
The show isn't the same since Gibbs has been off the show.I don't really watch it now.Wishing Gibbs theBest!
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G
I missed Gibbs at first but I have to say that I love the new bonding that Parker extends. I’ve come to really like him a lot!! He’s an awesome actor!
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P
I miss Gibbs but have always liked Gary Cole and think he is getting comfortable with his role. I will continue watching but miss Gibbs as well as Tony, Zica, and Abby.
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G
Hi, think Gibbs and Ziva make the show. Need them back.
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Hi, think Gibbs and Ziva make the show. Need thim back.
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Of course I miss Gibbs but Life goes on I want to give them all a chance and I think they're doing a remarkable job that gives retire and be happy he deserves it I really like all the characters it's once a week and I look forward to it thank you NCIS for doing a good job
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B
Too many people have left NCIS over the years but there was always one constant, and that was Gibbs. And now that one is gone too. It just isn’t the same show. Gibbs was the biggest part of the show.
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G
I feel as if a meat and potatoes man suddenly turned vegan. No taste bland and nothing to look forward
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I miss Gibbs, as he was NCIS. But I'm trying to overcome those feelingd.
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ya ya, Gibbs is gone. But, the writers are out to lunch too. Did no one check their car facts about the car all shot up and the one Tores says he used to have? Clearly it was a 1968 4dr chevelle in the shooting range and Tores car was a '67 2dr., SS396. Come on guys!
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R
Gibbs needs to be brought back
I quit watching after He left
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Gibbs was getting tired. Like Ducky said, it’s time to let him rest and be happy for him. I like Parker and the new team dynamic. I look forward to what is to come. I do appreciate the references to him being missed by his team, but I’m not missing him, yet. It took time to get over the losses of Kate, Tony, Ziva, & Abby. However, had they remained, I never would have come to love Ellie, Nick, Kasie, and now Jessica.
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Gibbs made the show. Without Gibbs, Tona and Abby it has lost the character basis. Tim is good but can't hold show together.
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Please do not leave NCIS; however I did see you on NCIS: Hawaii.
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I stopped watching it.
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He was the show.
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I wish he would come back I really miss him and the show is not the same
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There is no show without Gibbs he is NCIS !
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C
I watched half-heartedly when DiNozzo, Abby and Ziva left but I stopped watching this show altogether when Gibbs left. Gary Cole’s character sucks and he is no Gibbs.
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R
all these loses of cast it's not the same, wishing Gibbs the best of health.
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I don't miss Gibbs at all. Life goes on.
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