The story effectively concludes the serialized "serial killer" arc that began the season, allowing Gibbs to find a sense of peace he hadn't felt since the loss of his family.
Reviewers noted there "wasn't a dry eye" on set, particularly during the final farewell between Gibbs and Timothy McGee in Alaska. Watch ncis s19e04 720p hdtv x264-syncopy 1
, titled " Great Wide Open ," is widely regarded as one of the most significant episodes in the series' history, serving as the official send-off for Mark Harmon's iconic character, Leroy Jethro Gibbs . Critical & Audience Review Summary Critical & Audience Review Summary In his final
In his final shared scene with McGee—the team member he had spent the most screen time with—Gibbs tells him he is "not going back," marking the end of his 19-season run. Technical Specifications titled " Great Wide Open
Gibbs and McGee travel to Naktok Bay, Alaska , to track down the conspiracy behind the serial killer Paul Lemere.
The episode received highly positive reviews for its emotional depth and respectful treatment of Gibbs' departure:
