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Pictured: Andy Hoff (DEA Agent Mark Cornell), Daniela Ruah (Special Agent Kensi Blye), Eric Christian Olsen (LAPD Liaison Marty Deeks), Chris O'Donnell (Special Agent G. Callen) and LL COOL J (Special Agent Sam Hanna). While the team investigates the death of one of three Afghanistan soldiers who are training in the U.S., they discover two other soldiers are missing and must find them before they're forced to reveal classified military operations to their captors. Also, Sam is back to work but his team worries it may be too soon, and Callen realizes he has very little in common with his partner, on NCIS: LOS ANGELES, Monday, March 9 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
WHEN ONE OF THREE FOREIGN SOLDIERS TRAINING IN THE U.S. IS FOUND DEAD AND THE OTHER TWO ARE MISSING, THE TEAM MUST FIND THEM BEFORE KIDNAPPERS EXTRACT CLASSIFIED MILITARY OPERATIONS, ON “NCIS: LOS ANGELES,” MONDAY, MARCH 9
“Savoir Faire” – While the team investigates the death of one of three Afghanistan soldiers who are training in the U.S., they discover two other soldiers are missing and must find them before they’re forced to reveal classified military operations to their captors. Also, Sam is back to work but his team worries it may be too soon, and Callen realizes he has very little in common with his partner, on NCIS: LOS ANGELES, Monday, March 9 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
NCIS Los Angeles Round-Table: ‘Rage’ Scoop
“Great prep this week. #fmilitary is at the helm. Great story. Callen, young & old, major interest &focus #jpkteaser”
“Watch for flashback in E618 Beginning of a significant relationship revealed. #staytuned #NCISLA airs in April. #jpkteaser”
After getting those scoops from JPK about the currently being filmed episode the NCISLA Magazine Team sat together for a little round-table.
sindee: Being the Callen fan I am my first thought was “Finally.” We’re getting back on track of the show’s original intent to explore the character of Callen. Flashbacks to a ‘significant relationship’ have me thinking ‘Hetty’… or possibly ‘Arkady’ – I have the feeling we’re going to see him back for more this season (just crossing fingers he will get to see another season…) Also ‘flashbacks’ has me intrigued as we didn’t have many of them in the show until now… Did we have them at all ?? I just remember some ‘old’ pictures atm… My faith is deeply in F. Military who so much as nailed it in “Spoils Of War” for me…
Serena: My thoughts exactly! Been waiting too long for the show to get back to its original intent – which is Callen’s journey in finding out his past, what he’ll do with the info and moving on with his future. #itsabouttime
B: When I read it I said “It’s about time” and I’m thrilled that it’s Frank Military. A flashback of a relationship revealed might be Hetty, Arkady or even Granger.
Mary: As a huge fan of Mr. Brennan’s beloved character since Season 1, I was also very excited to hear that we might get another bit of Callen’s past. G has had many questions answered over the course of 5 seasons, particilarly the early seasons. And in my opinion, these revelatiions have brought about a change in Callen’s overall focus and disposition. But there are still missing pieces. The fact that the creator/writers did not “dump” this on us all at once just adds to the mystery – keeps me wanting more.
As far as the flashback? I am not coming up with much. Not sure it’s a Callen flashback when I re-read the tweet (even though I’m hoping it is.) Hmmmm. Maybe Granger/Hetty?
Bee: I support anything that involves Arkady. He brings some lightness to Callen’s history which unfortunately hangs mostly under a dark cloud.
I’ve noticed there’s been little bits handed out over this season with Callen – things were revealed during/around his relationship and there was a snippet when he contacted a old fellow CIA operative. It must be something significant for JPK to be teasing it. There’s a lot to Callen’s story we still don’t know…what about when Sam and Callen first teamed up? I’m sure there’s a story to be told there.
Vicki: I personally have thought all along from the moment Shane Brennan teased about Callen having a surprised romance with a relative of someone from Callen’s past is a relative of Arkady’s. Also, note a well loved character we’ve seen regularly on the show, is what JPK is referring to in his tweets. I hope so, I’ve been waiting all season for this to happen.
ChrisDaisy: As most of the other Callen fans, these teasers got me really excited. Finally a Callen-centric episode again (hopefully) that somehow reveals something about his past. We haven’t seen anything about this since „Reznikov, N.“ which was beginning of season 5. So hopefully these teasers don’t raise expectations they can’t live up to.
I am excited about Frank Military being involved, he wrote some of my favorite episodes including „Spoils of War“. As far as I remember he also wrote „Crimeleon“ which introduced my favorite villain in the show – Janvier.
My first thought in regards to the significant relationship was „Hetty“, but right after that „Arkady“. I would love to see how Callen and Arkady first met, plus, I still think that his love interest is somehow related to Arkady so that would make sense, imo. I agree with Bridget, Arkady’s presence always guarantees some light moments and some funny scenes.
„Flashbacks“ sound exciting as does „Callen, young & old“ (I realize these were two different teaser, but still…) – maybe some revelations about Callen’s father? I would love to learn more about Callen’s and Sam’s first case. Or maybe some Hetty/Granger revelations? They do have some history together, that’s for sure.
Possibilities are endless! As is the time we have to wait until this episode airs…
So Callen Fan or not: What’s YOUR take on those teasers ?? 🙂
Next… on NCISLA! Savoir Faire (6×17) Preview by Gayle (@DensiLand)
Savoir Faire (6×17) Preview
by Gayle (@DensiLand)
Written by: Jordana Lewis Jaffe; Directed by: Eric Laneuville
Official CBS press release – “Savoir Faire” – While the team investigates the death of one of three Afghanistan soldiers who are training in the U.S., they discover two other soldiers are missing and must find them before they’re forced to reveal classified military operations to their captors. Also, Sam is back to work but his team worries it may be too soon, and Callen realizes he has very little in common with his partner, on NCIS: LOS ANGELES, Monday, March 9 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
For those not proficient in the intricacies and elegance of the French language, a common definition of this episode’s title, “Savoir Faire” is “the ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations.” However, a more precise explanation is adaptability in a specific situation related directly to a particular individual. More specifically it applies toward being highly skilled in a distinct area, such as covert manipulation, as an example. Hmmm. What kind of situation might the team encounter to bring about this terminology? With that, what is considered “appropriate”? Which aspect of the title’s definition will relate to this week’s series of events? I’m sure we’d all present ourselves quite differently in having tea with Hetty versus gaming with Eric! Apply this to a sinister criminal act and the stakes begin rising quite rapidly. Who among the team can you guess would struggle in such unknown situations as opposed to who might be the best skilled (besides the aforementioned Ms. Lange)? Perhaps the entire team could use a refresher on this trade craft tactic!
Grab your flip-flops and floaties because this case takes the team back to a location of sun, sand, and surf. However, like usual, it’s going to be no day at the beach. Things are about to get down and dirty in the sandy landscape. An international aspect. Death. Hostages. Jeopardized classified information. Yep, sounds like a typical day for the LA-based federal agency! Is another foreign operative behind this latest travesty or is the culprit a fellow countryman? What aspect of national security might once again be at risk and in what manner?
The Big Guy is back! Yet, Granger is chatting financials? For real? Or is it an avenue to a separate topic? Is Sam trying to cover the true basis of their conversation? The family aspect of this team is sure to be on full display as their “teddy bear” returns, again patched up from a brush with evil. What characteristics might Sam express that prompts worry from his teammates? Is it something obvious to all or a slight tell, something only his longtime (yet apparently dissimilar) partner would detect? Resultant from Sam’s torturous electrocution experience with the dastardly Siderov, this recalls an ominous and concerned warning from the team’s insightful psychologist, Dr. Nate Getz, in “Impact” (5×2):
“But the trauma and damage he experienced, it’s cumulative, physically and psychologically, as you well know. If it happens too many more times, he could reach a breaking point where he can’t take it anymore. You also know what can happen then.”
Are these singular damaging instances culminating to have the negative effect previously suggested by Nate? While regularly absent, the team’s giant “shrink” has always been able to read each team member with profound accuracy.
This is the fourth NCISLA directorial installment for lifelong actor and director Eric Laneuville. Meanwhile, series staffer Jordana Lewis Jaffe’s pen (or keyboard) is sure to provide us with unexpected twists and turns in both the criminal case and interactions among our favorite characters. How will this rare female lawyer-turned-writer demonstrate her own “savoir faire” in this edition?
Might Hetty or even Granger have to yet again make a tough decision regarding one of their prime agents? And if so, how will the others react Next… on NCISLA?
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Credit and appreciation to famous French fan Chantal (@Cashkend_o) for assistance in understanding and detailing the application of “savoir faire”. Any error on this topic is entirely the author’s.