NCIS: New Orleans is a key entry in the globally renowned NCIS TV franchise. Premiering in 2014, it is the third addition to the franchise, focusing on a team of NCIS agents investigating cases involving Navy and Marine personnel in New Orleans. The series starred notable actors such as Scott Bakula, Lucas Black, and CCH Pounder.
True to the NCIS brand, the show combines intense action with emotional depth, integral to its investigation sequences. NCIS: New Orleans effectively merges this core intensity with its distinct identity, adding a unique vibrancy to the franchise.
One standout episode, “The Third Man” (Season 2, Episode 22), follows the team as they investigate the murder of a Navy master diver. The case becomes more complicated with the involvement of Homeland Security, introducing a layer of intrigue and escalating the stakes when terrorism links emerge. While “The Third Man” serves as a compelling lead-in to the season finale, its role as a setup episode prevents it from reaching its full dramatic potential.
In contrast, “Let It Ride” (Season 2, Episode 23) is a dynamic conclusion to the season’s storyline. This episode showcases the team’s ingenuity as they face off against a formidable criminal mastermind with high-level connections. The high stakes compel the team to adopt creative strategies to secure justice, culminating in an elaborate undercover operation. Sebastian Lund, the team’s resident lab geek, takes center stage in this episode, adding excitement and fresh energy as he goes undercover in a new and challenging environment.
