Ep 6. Pound of Flesh

Pound of Flesh is an episode from the fifth season of the American television series NCIS: New Orleans. The show follows the work of the New Orleans field office of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, led by Special Agent Dwayne Pride.

In this episode, a petty officer is found dead in a local park. The team discovers that the victim has been missing for four days, and they suspect that he was tortured before being killed. Pride and the team begin to investigate the case and soon learn that the victim had been moonlighting as a delivery driver to make ends meet.

As the team delves deeper, they discover that the victim was involved in a illegal organ trafficking ring. They learn that the victim had been forced to sell one of his kidneys to the traffickers to pay off a gambling debt. The team also begins to suspect that the organ traffickers may be responsible for the murder of several other people in the area.

The search is on to find the people responsible for the organ trafficking. The team works diligently to uncover the truth and track down those responsible, even as the case takes some shocking twists and turns. The team works tirelessly to bring the gang to justice.

While the team is focused on the case, LGBTQ issues come to the forefront when Agent Sebastian Lund admits his attraction to men. He reveals that he has been struggling with his sexual identity and is unsure how his colleagues will react to the news. The team rallies around to show their support and acceptance of Sebastian's orientation, emphasizing the commitment to family and camaraderie within the NCIS family.

The episode ends with a surprising twist as the team discovers one last piece of information that ties the organ traffickers to a well-known criminal organization. As Pride and the team close in on the ring leaders, they earn themselves some powerful enemies, making the next few episodes even more thrilling.

Overall, "Pound of Flesh" is a suspenseful and action-packed episode that also tackles important social issues in a way that is both poignant and respectful. With a strong cast and excellent writing, this season of NCIS: New Orleans continues to keep viewers on the edges of their seats.