I'm still not positive that this really counts as an open letter, but once again, I'm not really too concerned about that. While at times I tend to ramble, I'm just going to spit this out:
I don't like what you're doing to my characters.
While I will admit that this season is three trillion times better than the last, I just don't quite know what you're doing to them anymore. In fact, the only character who doesn't disappoint me right now is McGee. I've seen an incredible amount of growth in the character and while I'll admit he wasn't always my favorite (Hello! Remember DoucheNozzle McGee from last Season? McSmug), I'm loving what you've done with him so far this season.
Next on my list is Gibbs. Oh, Gibbs. Where to begin? Does anyone remember the days, way back in Seasons One and Two where our fearless leader actually almost bordered on inappropriate at times? When he wasn't quite so serious? Yeah, I miss that. Don't get me wrong: I still love the Gibbster with all my heart, but after last night's episode, I was kind of left with a William Tom Frank feeling. I don't like Gibbs getting flustered. I don't like that the stupid lawyer woman implied that Gibbs had little to no respect for the law and I don't like that it got to Gibbs so much. In fact, I was left with an awful feeling about this story line, but I'll keep my thoughts on it to myself just in case I'm totally and completely wrong.
And Ziva. Ziva, Ziva, Ziva. There was a time, before my favorite Mossad assassin started straightening her hair and piling on even more make-up than Abby, that I actually loved this character. As upset as I was about Kate's departure, I was okay with Ziva coming on board because I liked that her character was a strong female but ever since Season Five, I don't see her like that anymore. She's redeemed herself a little bit, in my opinion, but I'm still wondering exactly what your plan for her is.
And finally, Tony. Oh, Tony, what in the world have the writers done to you? Remember when, a month or so ago, I defended you against the haters because I understand the whole cop mentality thing that you've got going on? Yeah, I don't know anymore. There was a time when you were able to be your lovable, obnoxious self without coming off like a complete jerk. Remember that? When you irritated Kate/Ziva, picked on the Probie and annoyed Gibbs but still managed to do so with an air of competence? What the hell happened to that Tony?That is not to say, of course, that I don't still love me some Tony DiNozzo, because, trust me, I do. I just wish that I could go for an entire episode without cringing at some idiotic thing or another that the character has to do. Seriously, writers. You have so much potential with this character. Quit wasting it.
As previously stated, I'm still enjoying this season far more than the last, so props to you for that. And it's not like this is something that just came out of nowhere, because it's been building since the end of Season Five. I just wish you guys would realize the potential you have with these characters and use it.
Xoxo,
B
In another, completely unrelated matter, Bradley Cooper apparently turned thirty-five yesterday, so Happy Birthday to you, you sexy piece of man meat!
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