Ep 20. Chasing Ghosts

NCIS Season 10, Episode 20: Chasing Ghosts

The NCIS team is back with yet another fascinating episode titled "Chasing Ghosts," which follows the team as they investigate a number of explosive incidents that are occurring in the D.C. area. While the team is pulled in multiple directions, they work tirelessly to put a stop to the dangerous events before they spiral out of control.

The episode opens with Tony (Michael Weatherly) and Ziva (Cote de Pablo) heading to an outdoor market to meet with a CIA informant who has information about a terrorist plot. They soon discover that the informant is a double agent and immediately take him into custody. As the team begins to parse out the informant's information, they realize that they must act fast to prevent the explosive attacks that he's foreseen.

Meanwhile, Gibbs (Mark Harmon) is pulled into a more personal investigation when a friend of his daughter "Kelly" contacts him for help. Kelly, as fans of the show will recall, tragically died in a terrorist attack many years ago. Her friend has become a whistle-blower at a defense contractor and fears for his life after discovering that they are building faulty equipment for the military. Gibbs agrees to help, and soon he and the team find themselves in the middle of a dangerous conspiracy.

As the investigation unfolds, the two separate cases begin to intersect, leading the team to a shocking conclusion. The final scenes are intense and nail-biting, with the conclusion of the case having major ramifications for the future of the team.

Throughout the episode, the acting is superb. Mark Harmon delivers a standout performance as Gibbs, portraying the character's emotional complexity with nuance and depth. Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo also shine as Tony and Ziva, delivering sharp wit and intense drama in equal measure.

The writing is equally impressive, with the episode's various threads weaving together seamlessly to create a cohesive and compelling story. The pacing is tight, with each scene ratcheting up the tension until the explosive conclusion.

Overall, "Chasing Ghosts" is a thrilling episode of NCIS that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. With top-notch performances and expertly crafted storytelling, it's a standout installment in what has been an already impressive tenth season.