NCIS: Origins - Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Following the theme of the season in which various episodes highlight a single character, although his sexuality doesn't become common knowledge, the drama behind Wheeler's (Patrick Fischler) impending divorce takes center stage and will even play into the murder of the week when the NIS Special Agent in Charge will have to decide whether or not to reveal an alibi given by a career military man, clearing him of the crime, puts him in violation of the uniform code. Mostly an excuse for Wheeler to lose hit shit in the office, the plot does offer a couple of strong scenes between Wheeler and Mary Jo (Tyla Abercrumbie) proving once again why she is the most indispensable member of the office.
The murder of the week is largely forgettable, taking a backseat to both Wheeler's story and Lala (Mariel Molino) struggling with both Gibbs' (Austin Stowell) relationship and a subplot out of nowhere concerning Vera (Diany Rodriguez) leaving for Washington. Truthfully, given how the show has rarely given the character (or actress) anything of note to do, this seemed like a way to help naturally write off a character who is consistently pushed to the periphery (if acknowledged at all). Seeing how Vera chooses to stay, hopefully the show will put her to better use.
- Title: NCIS: Origins - Crazy Little Thing Called Love
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