Ep 12. Under Pressure

As the 12th episode of NCIS: Los Angeles season 9, "Under Pressure" continues to follow the thrilling exploits of the elite Naval Criminal Investigative Service Los Angeles team. In this episode, the story starts with a man named Tian Zhao, who used to work for a Chinese IT company, but had been arrested by the Chinese government on charges of espionage. After his release, Tian Zhao comes to America, and his private plane crashes to the ocean near Los Angeles. Callen and Sam, who were on the beach looking at the wreckage, discover five Chinese nationals fleeing the crash site.

This unusual occurrence catches the attention of the NCIS team and they start investigating. One of the five fleeing individuals is identified, and the team learns that he was a part of a hacking group called Thunder Falcon, a group known for stealing government and private company secrets. They connect this group to the plane crash and realize the incident was not just an accident. To further investigate, the team sets up an operation to infiltrate the Thunder Falcon group and is able to track them down to a hotel where they are hiding. As the team prepares to move in, they realize that the hackers are installing a bomb, and the hotel has been wired to explode.

The team faces a race against time to remove the bomb and defuse the situation. Meanwhile, Hetty has a surprising visit from an old colleague named Vyto, who claims that he was recently released from prison and is seeking her help in restarting his life. Hetty is suspicious of his true motives, but Vyto convinces her that he wants to start fresh and help her with her NCIS Los Angeles team. The presence of Vyto and his intentions adds an interesting twist to the episode, making it all the more captivating as the plot unfolds.

The tension escalates when the team finds out that the Thunder Falcon have hacked into the LAPD servers and discovered a list of police officers who are working undercover. The team frantically works to keep these officers safe while also continuing their investigation into the Thunder Falcon. Also, Hetty and Kensi take on the task of interviewing the remaining survivors of the plane crash to see if they can provide any new leads. The action-packed episode keeps viewers on the edge of their seats, with the stakes continually rising for the NCIS team and their allies.

As the episode progresses, the team learns that the Thunder Falcon group discovered something big about the Chinese government that they want to keep hidden. The NCIS team races to stop them before they can sell the information to the highest bidder. The pressure is mounting, and the stakes have never been higher as the team fights to prevent a catastrophic outcome.

"Under Pressure" is an engaging, captivating episode that keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. It balances moments of tension and suspense with character development, offering a well-rounded viewing experience. The chemistry between the team is as strong as ever, and the addition of new characters like Vyto adds another layer of intrigue to the already complex storylines. Fans of action and suspense will not be disappointed by this riveting episode of NCIS: Los Angeles.