While Gibbs and Parker have been compared ever since Gibbs left in NCIS season 19, there is no need for the two to be compared any longer. Parker may have a different leadership style than Gibbs, but that is expected since he is a completely different character. It is time for NCIS to understand that as well.
NCIS Has Tried To Force In Ways To Show That Parker Is Different Than Gibbs
For the past four seasons, NCIS has often tried to forcibly show ways that Parker is different from Gibbs. While they have both had the same job title and a strong loyalty to their team, their similarities pretty much end there. However, that hasn’t been enough for NCIS, and the series has even tried to show their differences physically.
NCIS season 22, episode 7, even went as far as showing Parker referencing one of Gibbs’ rules. While it is entirely possible that the team has referenced Gibbs’ rules occasionally, it is odd to see Parker quote one of them. Other than their brief exchanges in the early half of season 19, Gibbs and Parker have never worked together.
