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NCIS: Los Angeles (2009)

Good but could be better

As a recent viewer (who's been catching up from Season 1), I've found the development of the series interesting. G and Sam are a terrific buddy pair, and I liked Kensi more at the beginning of the series than as Deeks's girlfriend (the whole hugging thing is way out of control). My main criticisms of the show are that the writers can't seem to keep track of the characters' histories, that the whole OSP seems to be getting more and more disorderly, and that the whole "Densi" thing is impacting the story lines to the detriment of the series.

G and Sam are interesting characters, and I like the way the writers present small tidbits of their personal lives; however, trying to make Sam buddies with Deeks and Granger (seriously?) just isn't true to his character. No relationship is stronger than that between G & Sam. I liked the episodes dealing with G's background; Chris is terrific in the role of G. I also like that Sam is a former SEAL, a Muslim, married and has kids; it humanizes him. These two are the sexiest. Kensi has an interesting background, and as the only woman on an elite team, I expected her to be a little slower in succumbing to Deeks' "charm." Deeks is my least favorite team member: he's whiny, unprofessional, juvenile, and reminds me of a Smurf.

I loved the early scenes between Hetty and G; their relationship made the show. I'm not as keen about how Hetty's character has evolved (less like "M" & more like a dorm mother), and I don't like that Granger is becoming more of a full-time character and that there's less conflict between him and Hetty (he seems to have taken over some of Hetty's duties). Also, putting Granger in the field is laughable; Miguel's a good actor, but he's not an action guy.

I would like to see more of Anna in Season 8. G deserves a love interest--but I hope, if they keep her, she & G have a more interesting relationship than "Densi." "Densi" is just boring (sicky sweet & cute like two co-eds). It also seems odd that this relationship wasn't discouraged by Hetty; it is unprofessional and could pose a serious risk to the rest of the team. If Kensi and Deeks do get engaged or married, Deeks could go back to his former profession of being a lawyer; I'd much rather have Kensi remain on the team. And as far as the rumors about showing Deeks' "dark side" in Season 8--really? He'd just be an angry Smurf. lol

I also hope they have some "darker" stories: Military, Harimoto, Kalstein, and Gemmill (as well as Shane) wrote some terrific episodes.