{"id":80,"date":"2024-11-02T23:24:59","date_gmt":"2024-11-02T23:24:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncisnews.com\/?p=80"},"modified":"2024-11-02T23:24:59","modified_gmt":"2024-11-02T23:24:59","slug":"gibbs-elevator-tricks-inception-weirdly-establishes-rule-9-in-ncis-origins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncisnews.com\/?p=80","title":{"rendered":"Gibbs\u2019 Elevator Trick\u2019s Inception Weirdly Establishes Rule #9 In NCIS: Origins"},"content":{"rendered":"

In\u00a0NCIS: Origins<\/em>, the origin story of Gibbs reveals the roots of his most pivotal traits, including his iconic elevator trick, which carries unexpected depth. Mark Harmon\u2019s portrayal of Gibbs in\u00a0NCIS<\/em>\u00a0presents a seasoned agent with an extensive backstory that shapes his many famous rules. However, in\u00a0NCIS: Origins<\/em>, we witness these rules unfolding in real-time as Gibbs\u2019 character develops. In Episode 3, the origins of one of his most crucial rules emerge from his first use of the elevator trick, a signature move that he would later use often to press fellow agents for information.<\/p>\n

Throughout\u00a0NCIS<\/em>, Gibbs frequently halts an elevator between floors, creating a private space to extract information from his companion. In\u00a0NCIS: Origins<\/em>, this tactic makes its debut early in the spinoff. Known for his rebellious streak, Gibbs is shown pushing boundaries from the start. But whereas his rule-breaking in\u00a0NCIS<\/em>\u00a0typically reinforces a set of established rules,\u00a0NCIS: Origins<\/em>\u00a0portrays these formative moments as they first happen\u2014such as when Gibbs traps a suspect in an elevator to buy time for NIS to secure enough evidence for a legal hold.<\/p>\n

In Episode 3, Kyle Schmid\u2019s Mike Franks benches Austin Stowell\u2019s young Gibbs, deeming him unprepared for fieldwork. True to form, Gibbs disregards Franks\u2019 command and discovers that the prime suspect is about to escape. His only chance to stop the suspect is by halting the elevator mid-floor, detaining him there long enough for NIS to gather the necessary evidence. This tense standoff showcases Gibbs\u2019 sharp instincts and introduces his now-iconic elevator move as a method for achieving justice, setting a precedent he would follow throughout his career.<\/p>\n

Another crucial piece of Gibbs\u2019 ethos also emerges in this scene: his commitment to justice above all else. Gibbs has no qualms about detaining suspects in unconventional ways or bending protocol to ensure a just outcome. While his mental state and methods evolve between\u00a0NCIS<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0NCIS: Origins<\/em>, his core dedication to righting wrongs remains steadfast.<\/p>\n

Gibbs\u2019 resourcefulness is further highlighted when he uses his knife to get out of the stuck elevator, a move that connects to his NCIS Rule #9\u2014\u201cNever go anywhere without a knife\u201d\u2014first introduced in\u00a0NCIS<\/em>\u00a0Season 1, Episode 13, \u201cOne Shot, One Kill.\u201d In this scene, Gibbs uses his knife to release the elevator mechanism after breaking the emergency stop button, allowing him and the suspect to descend just as Franks arrives below. While Rule #9 may have already existed, its practical application during this first elevator trick in\u00a0NCIS: Origins<\/em>\u00a0serves as an unofficial debut for the rule.<\/p>\n

The rule\u2019s association with Gibbs\u2019 wife Shannon, who initially created many of the rules Gibbs lives by, adds a layer of meaning. While Gibbs\u2019 values have grown over time,\u00a0NCIS: Origins<\/em>\u00a0ties the birth of Rule #9 to a pivotal moment in Gibbs\u2019 early career\u2014one that captures the essence of both his sense of justice and his inventive problem-solving.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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