NCIS season 14 episode 15 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In "NCIS" Season 14 Episode 15, the team collaborates with a think tank to simulate a terror attack at a concert arena, testing security vulnerabilities. Abby Sciuto reluctantly joins, creating a plan involving balloons and a disguise. However, the simulation turns real when explosives and sarin gas are involved, leading to a deadly explosion. The investigation reveals Phil Kurjak from the think tank as the culprit, seeking revenge for his parents killed in Bosnia. The episode ends with the revelation of a stolen terror playbook, posing a national security threat, and Agent Torres heading undercover to New Orleans.
Full Episode S14E15 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main plot of NCIS Season 14 Episode 15 "Pandora's Box-Part 1"?
The plot revolves around a think tank simulation to test arena security against terror attacks, which is sabotaged with real sarin and a bomb.
Who is Earl Goddard?
Earl Goddard is from Homeland Investigations and runs think tank operations to test security systems against potential terror attacks.
Why is Abby Sciuto initially reluctant to join the think tank?
Abby is reluctant because she does not want to pretend to be a terrorist, even in a simulation.
What is the purpose of the think tank simulation?
The simulation aims to identify weaknesses in security systems by brainstorming and simulating potential terror attacks.
How does the plan get sabotaged?
The plan is sabotaged by replacing the fake bomb and gas with real explosives and sarin, leading to a real explosion.
Who is found dead, and why was he suspected?
Earl Goddard is found dead. He was initially suspected of orchestrating the real attack.
Who is actually behind the real attack?
Phil Kurjak, a member of the think tank, is behind the real attack, seeking revenge against a Bosnian foreign affairs minister.
What personal motive does Phil Kurjak have for the attack?
Phil Kurjak seeks revenge for his parents, who were killed in Bosnia, allegedly involving the Bosnian foreign affairs minister.
What is the significance of the stolen terror playbook?
The stolen playbook contains details of numerous simulated attacks and Homeland's response strategies, posing a national security threat.
What is Agent Torres' next assignment?
Agent Torres is sent undercover to New Orleans to investigate further into the stolen playbook.
How does the episode end?
The episode ends with the NCIS team reflecting on the events and preparing for the next phase of the investigation into the stolen playbook.
What is the role of the NCIS team in the episode?
The NCIS team collaborates with the think tank to plan the simulation and later investigates the real attack and its orchestrator.
How does Abby contribute to the think tank plan?
Abby devises a plan involving balloons and a disguise to sneak past security for the simulated attack.
Is the Bosnian foreign affairs minister harmed in the episode?
No, the minister is not harmed; he is in the hospital for heart surgery, and the NCIS team foils the attack on him.
What is the overarching theme of this NCIS episode?
The episode explores themes of security, terrorism, revenge, and the ethical dilemmas in simulating terror attacks.
