NCIS season 8 episode 1 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In this NCIS episode, an agent far from home teaches a class on cold case forensics, focusing on Pedro Hernandez's murder. Evidence suggests this agent killed Hernandez, who had murdered his wife and daughter. The plot unravels around Bell's information on Special Agent Gibbs and leads to Mexico. Intense confrontations ensue, involving Colonel Merton Bell and various threats, revealing deep-seated vendettas. The team investigates Paloma Reynosa's drug activities and assassination plans. The episode climaxes with a showdown at a safe house, resulting in Reynosa's death, symbolizing the end of a longstanding conflict.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NCIS agent teaching?
A class on the forensics of cold cases, using Pedro Hernandez's murder as a case study.
Who is Pedro Hernandez?
A man murdered 20 years ago, his case is now a cold case study.
What evidence is found against the NCIS agent?
Evidence suggesting that the agent killed Pedro Hernandez, who had murdered his wife and daughter.
Who is Bell and what is he doing?
Bell is gathering information on Special Agent Gibbs and is last reported to be in Mexico.
What is Rule number 44?
A cryptic message that needs to be delivered to Mike, presumably related to an ongoing investigation.
Who is Colonel Merton Bell?
A character who sought to prove he was better than Gibbs and became involved in a tense standoff.
What are the indications of Paloma Reynosa's activities?
She has been consolidating power, involved in drug routes, and possibly planning an assassination.
How is Gibbs's father involved in the episode?
He expresses a desire to confront the situation and is involved in the final showdown against Reynosa.
What happens to Paloma Reynosa?
She is killed during a confrontation at a safe house.
What does the episode's conclusion signify?
The resolution of a long-standing conflict, hinted at through a poetic reference.
