Ep 19. The Insider

The NCIS: New Orleans season 1 episode 19 titled "The Insider" revolves around the murder of a Navy Master Diver, who was killed while searching for a high-tech underwater vessel. The NCIS team is tasked with investigating the case and tracking down the killer as they explore the world of deep-sea diving and the competitive business of underwater exploration.

As the investigation gathers pace, the team soon realizes that the case involves more than just a simple murder. The victim, Master Diver Mason Lee, was known to have connections to various powerful figures in the world of undersea exploration. Now the NCIS team needs to find out whether one of these connections is responsible for his death or whether the motive is much more complicated.

Special Agent Dwayne Pride (Scott Bakula) and the rest of his team start their investigation by exploring the crime scene. They soon discover that the dive boat Lee was using had been sabotaged, leading to his death. The team begins by interviewing the victim's colleagues and examining the video footage of their dive. The footage shows the victim uncovering something interesting in the ocean floor, which could have been the reason that someone wanted him dead.

As they continue to investigate, they come across Simon Boyd (guest star Dante Hoagland), a young boy who is an expert in scuba diving and underwater technology. Simon claims he has footage of the killer but is reluctant to hand it over to the NCIS team. The team is torn between using Simon's footage and whether they can trust him or not.

Meanwhile, Agent LaSalle (Lucas Black) goes undercover as a deep-sea diver to get closer to the victim's associates and uncover the truth behind their involvement in Lee's murder. This mission gives insight into the dangerous world of underwater exploration, where the stakes are high and loyalty is tested.

The case takes a turn when one of the suspects is found dead. Pride and his team scramble to find evidence and solve the case before it's too late. The investigation moves at a fast pace, with many twists and turns along the way.

Throughout the episode, the NCIS team shows their expertise and attention to detail as they dig deeper into the murky world of deep-sea divers. The team's professionalism is matched by their empathy and understanding, making them not just great investigators but also compassionate human beings.

"The Insider" is a thrilling episode that showcases the complexity of the NCIS team's work. It is a reminder that not all cases are what they seem and how deep investigation can uncover unexpected secrets. The episode is a must-watch for fans of the show who enjoy a good mystery and a thrilling plot.