Ep 3. Sins of the Father

As a professional marksman, Bob Lee Swagger has always been one step ahead of his enemies. But in the third episode of Shooter season 3, titled Sins of the Father, Swagger is forced to confront the sins of his own past as he faces off against an enemy with a personal vendetta.

The episode opens with Swagger's wife Julie (played by Shantel VanSanten) and his friend and former Marine unit member Isaac (played by Omar Epps) working to track down leads related to Swagger's former commanding officer, Colonel Ray Brooks (played by Dennis Haysbert). Brooks has been implicated in a conspiracy to assassinate the President of the United States, and the team is certain that he is the missing piece in the puzzle that they need to uncover the truth.

As they dig deeper, however, they start to uncover disturbing details about Swagger's own past. It turns out that Brooks was responsible for several tragedies that have haunted Swagger for years, from the death of his father to the fatal helicopter crash that killed several members of their unit.

As the team gets closer to Brooks, they also become targets themselves, and Swagger is forced to use all of his training and expertise to keep them safe. However, his own emotional demons continue to plague him, leading to some tense and emotional moments with his wife and fellow Marines.

Although the episode is action-packed, it also delves deep into the characters' psychology and backstory, offering viewers a chance to understand what drives Swagger and his comrades to put themselves in danger time and time again. The theme of "sins of the father" is explored in multiple ways, as Brooks' own son becomes involved in the conspiracy, and Swagger is forced to confront the legacy of his own father's flawed heroism.

The plot is well-paced, with plenty of twists and turns to keep viewers engaged, but never feels too convoluted or confusing. The action scenes are intense and expertly choreographed, with a particularly exciting car chase through the streets of Atlanta.

Despite the serious subject matter, there are moments of levity as well, particularly in the banter between Swagger and Isaac. The friendship between the two men is one of the show's strengths, and their bond adds a humanizing touch to the otherwise high-stakes drama.

Overall, Sins of the Father is a strong entry in the third season of Shooter, offering both thrills and emotional depth. Fans of the show will find plenty to enjoy, and newcomers may find themselves hooked on the complex storyline and dynamic characters.