Ep 5. The San Dominick

The San Dominick is the fifth episode of the twelfth season of the American action police procedural TV series NCIS. The episode revolves around the investigation of a US Navy vessel that suddenly goes dead in the middle of the ocean with no communication. The NCIS team is called to investigate when the vessel is found adrift with the crew dead, who appear to have died under mysterious circumstances.

As the investigation begins, the team finds evidence that suggests that the deaths may not have been accidental. They discover that the vessel was carrying a valuable cargo, and the crew was murdered to cover up the fact that the cargo had been stolen. The NCIS team then turns their attention to the captain of the ship, who is found to be missing from the crime scene.

With the help of Captain Rusty from the Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS), the team tracks down the captain of the vessel, but he denies any involvement in the crime. The investigation takes an unexpected turn when the team discovers that the captain may have been forced by a drug cartel group to switch the vessel's cargo with drugs while in Colombian waters.

The team must act quickly to find out the motive behind the crime and stop the drug cartel from bringing in illegal drugs into the country. They also face challenges from the CGIS, who have independent jurisdiction of the case due to the vessel being a US Coast Guard owned vessel.

The San Dominick presents a unique challenge for the NCIS team as they must solve a case that involves multiple agencies and a high-stakes crime. The episode showcases the team's ability to work together to solve a complex case with limited resources and time pressure.

As the investigation progresses, the team is forced to confront their own beliefs and biases as they uncover corruption within the government and military. The episode also touches on the issue of drug trafficking and the impact it has on society and the brave men and women who work to stop it.

The San Dominick is an action-packed episode that keeps the viewers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. The storyline is well-written and executed, and the acting by the cast is top-notch. Overall, this episode contributes to the NCIS legacy of presenting engaging and thought-provoking cases that are both entertaining and informative.