Allegiance (5×13) Preview
By Gayle (@DensiLand)
Written by: Frank Military & Andrew Bartels; Directed by: Eric Laneuville
Official CBS Press Release – “Allegiance” – While in Afghanistan, Kensi and Granger join the team on a joint case when a federal agent in Los Angeles tied to Hawala, an ancient system of money transfer, is murdered, on NCIS: LOS ANGELES, Tuesday, Jan. 14 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Welcome to 2014 and the second half of season 5! As usual, the episode will feature at least one of the show’s famous explosions. “Allegiance” also marks the inaugural script from new NCISLA writer Andrew Bartels. What might this fresh voice bring to the team and viewers?
The official press release references “Hawala”. Central to the Middle East, North Africa, & India and using a large system of brokers outside traditional banking organizations, it is a method of informal fund transfer relying heavily on trust. In some areas this is the best or only option for transfer of money. Knowing just this, what could possibly go wrong?!
The case brings together the entire team even though they are literally half a world away from each other. The gadgets in Ops, satellites (and perhaps those curious satphones) are bound to get a workout in keeping the team connected! Such an effort by the entire team illustrates the importance of the case in redirecting Granger and Kensi’s focus away from “White Ghost”. Will the expected communication among team members provide any insight into the Afghanistan operation?
Will this operation bring the team (figuratively) closer together or only raise more questions NEXT… on NCISLA?
