Ep 18. The List

NCIS: New Orleans season 1 episode 18, titled "The List," follows the NCIS team as they investigate the murder of a sailor, whose name appears on a top secret list of Navy members with high-level security clearance. As the team delves deeper into the investigation, they discover that there are others on the list who have already died under mysterious circumstances.

The episode begins with the NCIS team arriving at the scene of the crime, where they find the dead sailor in his apartment. During their initial investigation, they learn that the sailor was a member of a select group of individuals who had high-level security clearance and were privy to classified information. Moreover, they discover that his name was on a top secret list which only a handful of individuals had access to.

The team begins to explore various leads to identify the killer, and they soon learn that there are several more people on the same list who have died under mysterious circumstances in the past few months. As they delve deeper, they discover that each of the victims had uncovered a top-secret project, and their deaths were not a coincidence.

With this knowledge, the team decides to conduct an investigation into the project. They realize that there might be a connection between the project and the person who murdered the sailors. They begin digging deeper into the project's cover-up, which leads them to a series of clues, and eventually, they uncover the true identity of the killer.

As the investigation progresses, the team also learns more about the sailor who was murdered. They discover that he was a talented musician and had been working on a new song in his spare time. Moreover, they soon realize that the song may hold the key to the case.

The team follows the trail of the song, and their investigation leads them to a nightclub where the sailor used to perform. The owner of the nightclub reveals that he knows who wrote the song and gives them a lead to the person the sailor was collaborating with: a well-known musician who had disappeared years ago.

The team relentlessly follows every lead, and eventually, they confront the killer, who is revealed to be someone completely unexpected. The killer's motive for the murders is a shock to the team, and they are left wondering how many other secrets have the Navy kept hidden from them.

In conclusion, NCIS: New Orleans season 1 episode 18, "The List," is a riveting episode that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats. With each twist and turn, the NCIS team is led deeper and deeper into a web of deceit and conspiracy, and viewers are left wondering how deep the rabbit hole really goes. The episode, like the season, is a must-watch for fans of the show and anyone who enjoys a good mystery.