User Reviews

A Russian artefact is stolen off a boat docked at Marina Del Rey, there are two dead Russians left aboard, and you'll never guess whose boat it was... everyone's favourite reformed and out of action KGB spook Arkady Kolchek, who may not be quite as retired as he claimed. And - bonus - the only survivor of the maritime shootout is an old flame of Arkady's. They'll always have Malta...

Look, it's a fact: we all need more Arkady Kolcheck in our lives. The former KGB agent (not to mention soon to be father in law of one G Callen) doesn't often grace our screens these days, but when he does, you can guarantee that the NCIS: Los Angeles episode in question will be excellent. And 'Blood Bank' is no different.

Arkady's scenes with Admiral Kilbride were brilliant. Kind of like Grumpy Old Men but with Cold War-era spies. Fantastic back and forth. It's a shame we didn't see more of them together.

A fun episode.

I really enjoyed this episode...a lot of laughs...worth watching for Kensi take out of two baddies with a tray... that girl sure can kick ass...interesting they mentioned Ukraine.very topical...but not overdone...I like these quirky episodes..something a bit different..great to see Arkady in a prominent role in this one and his stand off witb his Ex girlfriend Mira was hilarious...and quite moving at the end ...great stuff..story line good and liked the idea of the auctioned piece being Russian and an Oligarch trying to sell the faberge egg , after his slush fund was sanctioned , although they didn't say Faberge in the show. I never usually give full marks but for this one 10/10.

I feel like there was a time where Arkady was an entertaining character and we would look forward to when he showed up on the scene, but those days appear to be long gone. The character is just so tired at this point and this Russian espionage story about stealing memorabilia just felt about as boring as can be.

This is sadly going to be the final season for NCIS: Los Angeles, so you want them to try to eliminate as many as these filler episodes as they can This is what the show has leaned into too much though and outside of some awkward moments during the fight scenes almost nothing felt memorable tonight.