The fledgling NCIS team in NCIS: Origins tackles a case with personal ramifications in “Flight of Icarus.” The death of a Marine commander’s son lands on their desks, a situation that’s both delicate and fraught with potential complications. When the victim is connected to high-ranking brass, the pressure to deliver answers intensifies.
But the case isn’t the only development taking flight. The episode also peels back the layers of Mike Franks’ past, unearthing family secrets that could illuminate his character in unexpected ways. Franks, a seasoned agent with a history as long and winding as a backwoods moonshine trail, isn’t one to spill his guts easily, so any glimpse into his personal life is a valuable nugget.
The episode title, “Flight of Icarus,” hints at a narrative arc involving a steep ascent followed by a dramatic plummet. Will the case lead to a high-profile downfall? Or does the title refer to Franks’ own history, suggesting a past triumph that ended in disaster? It’s a title ripe with dramatic potential.
NCIS: Origins, a prequel to the mothership NCIS, offers a window into the early career of Leroy Jethro Gibbs, before he became the grizzled, rule-spouting leader we know and love.
NCIS: Origins airs Mondays at 10:00 PM ET on CBS and streams on Paramount+.
