NCIS: New Orleans season 3 episode 1 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In "NCIS: New Orleans" 3x01, a sniper disrupts Bella Pearl's performance, killing Master Chief Dylan Maron and wounding others, including Gilbert Lee, Bella's fiancé. NCIS investigates, suspecting a professional sniper connected to a previous murder. FBI Agent Gregorio joins, secretly investigating the NCIS team. Discovering the victims received payoffs, they theorize a cartel connection. The sniper, targeting Gilbert, is caught in an ambush by Gregorio and Pride. Amidst this, the
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who was the main fatality in the shooting at Bella Pearl's performance?
Master Chief Dylan Maron.
Who is Gilbert Lee and why is he significant?
Gilbert Lee is engaged to Bella Pearl and was critically injured in the shooting. He was potentially the sniper's intended target.
What connects the victims of the sniper?
The victims were all receiving large payoffs, suggesting a connection to a cartel.
Who is FBI Agent Tammy Gregorio?
She is an FBI agent sent to assist with the sniper case, but also has hidden motives related to investigating the NCIS team.
What is the team's theory about the sniper's motive?
They suspect the sniper is silencing people who were getting payoffs from a cartel.
Was Master Chief Dylan Maron the intended target of the sniper?
No, the team theorizes that the actual target was Gilbert Lee, and the Master Chief was accidentally shot while trying to protect him.
How was the sniper eventually caught?
By setting up a decoy and using Agent Gregorio's sharpshooting skills.
What personal changes are happening within the NCIS team?
Agent Brody has left the team, affecting the team dynamics and morale.
How does Mayor Hamilton react to the sniper's capture?
He holds a media briefing to assure the public and maintain the city's image.
What is the team's concern regarding the FBI?
They are worried about being investigated by the FBI due to a previous infiltration by a DHS mole.
How does the team cope with Agent Brody's departure?
They struggle with her absence and try to support each other.
What does Agent Gregorio specialize in?
Counterterrorism, behavioral profiling, and she's also a trained sharpshooter.
Why was Agent Gregorio really sent to New Orleans?
While she was officially there to assist with the sniper case, her hidden agenda was to investigate the NCIS team.
What does the sniper's proficiency suggest about his background?
His skills suggest he might be ex-SWAT or military.
How does the episode end?
With the team attending a burlesque competition, trying to move on from recent events.
