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A spin-off of the long running JAG series, NCIS
follows the Naval Criminal Investigative Service and it's skilled team
in their pursuit of the
most difficult military-related crimes. Operating
independently of the U.S. military, this is yet another elite TV team
of experts who solve cases of murder, espionage and terrorism.
NCIS is yet more of the same, except this time they are
tackling crime within the Navy. That's by no means a bad thing - in
fact NCIS
is easily one of the more enjoyable detective series on TV (thanks in
no small part to the undeniable charm of Aussie favourite Michael
Weatherly) but it's hardly must-watch television.
Highlights
throughout this fourth season (which according to fans... by which I
mean my girlfriend... this season was the starting point of a positive
rejuvenation for the show) include a rip snorter of an episode which
see's the return of Sharif (a terrorist responsible for planting the
bomb in Sandblast episode) as well as an Indiana Jones-esque
adventure involving the uncovering of a crypt.
Much like Quincy
or Matlock
(the CSI's
of yesteryear), NCIS
is nothing if not highly consistent entertainment. It's not ground
breaking, it's not surprising, but at the very least it delivers
consistent quality and expectations.
DVD EXTRAS
By
the fourth season releases of most TV shows, Special Features are few
and far between - so it's astonishing to see how jam packed this
release is.
There is an extensive Cast Round table chat (which,
again, proves that Weatherly may very well be the most likable
man
in the TV industry), a slew of featurettes including "Ducky's World",
"Dressed To Kill: Dressing the Sets of NCIS" and a look at the various
sets and props used throughout the season.
But fans will be most interested in "The Season of Secrets" which is
easily the highlight of the lot.
Conclusion:
Movie 70% Extras: 65% 
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