In NCIS: Origins, the clock is ticking, and a promise hangs in the balance. “Last Rites” finds Gibbs and Franks in a race against time to extract a confession from a death row inmate. With an execution looming, they need to uncover the location of a missing body and fulfill a pledge made to the victim’s sister. The stakes are high, the tension is palpable, and the moral lines are likely to get a little blurry.
This scenario presents a compelling ethical dilemma. How far is too far when seeking justice? Will Franks and Gibbs resort to questionable tactics to get the information they need? The preview suggests a sense of urgency and desperation, leaving me curious to see how the duo handles the pressure. Will they succeed in their mission and bring closure to the grieving sister? Or will the inmate take his secret to the grave, leaving the team with another unresolved case and a broken vow?
The episode looks like it is at last going to explore more fully the dynamic between Gibbs and Franks. Is it going to be one the formative experiences that shapes Gibbs into the stoic, rule-bending agent we know from the flagship series. I’m particularly interested to see how their partnership evolves under the weight of this emotionally charged investigation.
Find out what happens when “Last Rites” airs Monday, November 4 at 10 PM on CBS.
