‘Cancel Christmas’ is another fun-filled forty-three minutes where the case yet again plays second fiddle to the characters, meaning there is a little something for fans and followers of all characters. There are insights into Callen and his relationship with Joelle, important conversations between Deeks and Kensi, and Sam is once again panicking over Christmas. Nell and Eric are indulging in their dressing up fantasies, Granger is confirmed as the Grinch, with a twist, and Hetty is – well, just Hetty! Overall the Christmas spirit and humour was overflowing, and those on the naughty list got their comeuppance.
The episode opens with the characters in their pairs, discussing their plans for Christmas. A grumpy Granger is firing rounds in the shooting range and disturbed with Nell and Eric practicing a dance for charity in the armoury. Christmas spirit is also lacking when Sam picks up Callen, berating him for not decorating his house, and prompting Callen to show off his sole Christmas card. The card is from his nemesis, Marcel Janvier, who sends Callen one every year from his supermax cell. Callen finds this amusing whereas Sam is alarmed, especially as the card is next to a photo of his family. Is this some foreshadowing? Janvier is one villain who may return with a vengeance at some point, and hopefully when everyone least expects it.
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