NCIS season 19 episode 12 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Torres's odd behavior at work raises eyebrows, especially after he skips plans with colleagues. The NCIS team investigates the death of Navy Lieutenant Lantz, found in a waste station with a missing eyeball, linked to a stolen laptop with sensitive data. The case leads to an underground fight club connected to a human trafficking ring. Torres, facing emotional turmoil, participates in a critical undercover fight, exposing the trafficking operation. The team dismantles the ring and rescues victims, including a coerced fighter's wife. The episode closes with Torres confronting his feelings of abandonment and starting to heal.
Full Episode S19E12 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Lieutenant Kane Lantz?
Lantz was an IT specialist for the Navy, found dead at a waste transfer station with a missing eyeball.
What's significant about Lantz's missing eyeball?
His eyeball is connected to a missing secure laptop containing sensitive data, which only he could access biometrically.
Why does the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) get involved?
DIA takes over the case due to the classified nature of Lantz's missing laptop and its potential threat to national security.
What leads the NCIS team to an underground fight club?
Investigations reveal Lantz's connection to the club, where he was killed in a coerced fight.
What is Torres's state of mind during the investigation?
Torres exhibits odd behavior and emotional turmoil, hinting at deeper personal issues.
How does the team use the fight club to advance their investigation?
Torres and Agent Sawyer go undercover as fighters to infiltrate the club and gather intel.
What personal struggles does Torres face?
Torres struggles with feelings of abandonment and questions his place in the team and life.
How is the human trafficking ring connected to the case?
The fight club is part of a larger human trafficking operation, using victims like the wife of a coerced fighter.
What role does Torres play in the undercover operation?
Torres participates in a cage fight, which is pivotal in exposing the trafficking ring and its leader.
What emotional revelation does Torres have?
Torres opens up about his feelings of abandonment and how it affects his relationships and work.
How does the team support Torres?
The team, especially Jimmy, offers emotional support, emphasizing the importance of healing and togetherness.
What is the outcome of the investigation?
The NCIS team dismantles the human trafficking ring, rescues victims, and recovers the stolen laptop.
How is the trafficking ring leader identified and captured?
The leader is identified through evidence gathered during the undercover operation and is subsequently arrested.
What happens to the coerced fighter's wife?
She is rescued along with other victims of the trafficking ring.
How does the episode conclude for Torres?
Torres acknowledges his emotional struggles and begins to open up, hinting at a path towards healing.