NCIS fans did you catch the latest episode "Moonlit" ? If you missed it you missed out! This one had it all. We're talking hilarious moments tense action and a family secret for Agent Parker that will blow your mind. Let's break down all the juicy details.
Torres vs Sawyer Round 2: Nemesis Alert in "Moonlit" Episode!
Remember Agent Dale Sawyer? Nick Torres's "perfect nemesis" ? Well he is back and their rivalry is as funny as ever. In "Moonlit" Torres is puzzled by how Sawyer a night shift agent can afford such a fancy truck. The banter between these two is gold. Sawyer even calls Torres's motorcycle a "scooter" which of course gets under Nick's skin. These two are like oil and water but in the best way possible for entertainment.
But guess what? Sawyer gets busted for moonlighting and Vance punishes him big time. He gets demoted to PROBIE. And who gets to be his boss? Yep Nick Torres. The episode is packed with Nick teasing Sawyer about his probie status. It’s payback time and Torres is loving every minute of it. Even though they are rivals they actually work pretty well together when they have to. Their dynamic is definitely a highlight of "Moonlit".
Case of the Week: Rave Alligator and a Dead Naval Officer - Classic NCIS!
Of course it is NCIS so there is a case to solve. This week it involves a dead Naval intelligence officer Robert Mozey. The clues are classic NCIS weird: cocaine a QR code a henna tattoo and get this an alligator bite. The team tracks the clues to a rave called ExcessFest. Turns out rich kids spoiled rich kids are involved and of course an alligator was part of the party. Because why not?
The QR code leads them to a video of a woman doing tricks over an alligator tank. And guess who is dealing cocaine in the background of the video? Dale Sawyer. This case takes some crazy turns involving land deals endangered frogs and family secrets. It is a solid NCIS case with enough twists and turns to keep you guessing and plenty of those classic "wait what?" moments.
Parker's Past Comes Back to Haunt Him: The Mystery of Lily Revealed!
But the real heart of "Moonlit" is the mystery surrounding Agent Parker and the girl he has been seeing in his visions Lily. Since the Season 21 finale Parker has been haunted by this young girl. He even asks Palmer to sketch her describing her as "bright innocent full of hope" and "like an old soul." Palmer is creeped out but sketches her anyway.
Parker tries to get answers from his dad Roman. He shows him Palmer's sketch but Roman claims he doesn't recognize Lily. He gets defensive and doesn't want to talk about Parker's mom at all. But later Roman shows up at Parker's place ready to finally tell the truth. And it is a heavy one.
Roman confesses that Parker's mom didn't die from a stroke like he and Parker's sister were told. The real story is much more tragic. She was an alcoholic and one night after a fight she drove off drunk with young Parker in the car. She crashed and died. Roman reveals he lied to protect his kids from the painful truth and the shame of it all.
The shocker? Parker researches his mom's death online and finds a newspaper article about the crash . And in the background of the photo from the crash scene? Little Lily. Turns out Lily was a bystander at the car crash that killed Parker's mother. Suddenly Lily appears in Parker's house right next to him. The mystery deepens and it is seriously chilling.
What Does Lily Mean for Parker's Future? Season 22 Gets Dark and Personal
The reveal of Lily's identity is a huge moment for NCIS and for Agent Parker's character. It looks like Season 22 is going to delve deeper into Parker's past and his personal demons. Why is Lily appearing to him now? Is she just a hallucination or something more? And how will this new knowledge about his mother's death affect Parker moving forward?
It is definitely a "be careful what you wish for" situation as Parker finally gets answers about Lily and his past but they are not easy answers to handle. This storyline adds a new layer of complexity to Parker and gives Gary Cole some meaty scenes to work with. It will be interesting to see how the rest of Season 22 unfolds and how Lily's mystery will be resolved or further complicated.
Key Highlights from NCIS "Moonlit" Episode:
- Return of Dale Sawyer: Agent Sawyer is back as Torres's "perfect nemesis" leading to hilarious interactions.
- Sawyer as Probie: Sawyer gets demoted and Torres becomes his temporary boss providing plenty of comedic moments.
- Weird Case of the Week: Alligators raves cocaine and a dead Naval officer make for a classic bizarre NCIS case.
- Parker's Mother's Death Revealed: Roman confesses the tragic truth about Parker's mom's drunk driving death.
- Lily's Identity Shock: Lily is revealed to be a bystander at the crash scene of Parker's mother's death connecting her to his trauma.
- Emotional Impact: The episode delivers a powerful emotional punch with Parker's family revelations.
Did You Catch "Moonlit"? What Are Your Thoughts on the Sawyer/Torres Dynamic and the Lily Reveal?
"NCIS" "Moonlit" episode was definitely a standout for Season 22. The Sawyer/Torres dynamic is always entertaining and the Lily mystery just took a dark and fascinating turn. What did you think of the episode? Were you surprised by the Lily reveal? And are you hoping Sawyer sticks around as Torres's probie for a while? Let us know in the comments below!