NCIS season 12 episode 23 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
NCIS confronts a global terror threat from "The Calling," a group recruiting young individuals online, including Bradley Simek who commits a bus bombing. The group plans to use S-mines for an international attack. Amidst their investigation, they deal with the radicalization of young Luke Harris, uncovering a wider plot. The episode culminates in the tragic loss of Agent Dorneget in Cairo, intensifying the team's resolve to dismantle the terrorist network and bringing Dorneget's CIA Officer mother on board to aid their mission.
Full Episode S12E23 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was killed at the beginning of NCIS 12x23 "The Lost Boys"?
An ensign was killed with a wide-blade wound to the carotid artery.
What was Bradley Simek's involvement in the episode?
Bradley Simek, alias Hellbent427, was involved in bomb-making and had a printed plastic detonator.
What act of terrorism does Bradley Simek commit?
Bradley Simek commits a bombing on a bus.
Who is "The Calling" in NCIS 12x23?
"The Calling" is a terrorist group that recruits children online for terrorist activities.
How does "The Calling" recruit children?
They use chat rooms, games, cartoons, and other online platforms to manipulate and recruit children.
Where is "The Calling" based?
The heart of the cell is in Iraq, but their operations are global.
What is the significance of S-mines in the episode?
"The Calling" plans to use S-mines (Bouncing Betties) for a coordinated international terrorist attack.
How does Gibbs get information about the S-mines?
Gibbs contacts Agah Bayar, a black-market dealer, to find out who is buying the S-mines.
What does the autopsy of Bradley Simek reveal?
The autopsy reveals a pattern on his arm linked to another terrorist group.
Who is Luke Harris and what is his role?
Luke Harris is a young recruit of "The Calling" found in a building linked to the terror cell.
What was Luke Harris supposed to do in the building?
Luke Harris was part of a trap to kill whoever came to find him, but he couldn't go through with it.
What is the global threat posed by "The Calling"?
They are planning a coordinated attack with S-mines in major cities around the world.
Who dies in the Cairo operation?
Agent Dorneget is killed in an explosion during the Cairo operation.
What is the reaction to Agent Dorneget's death?
The NCIS team attends his funeral and reflects on the loss and the ongoing fight against terrorism.
Who joins the team at the end of the episode?
CIA Officer Joanna Teague, Dorneget's mother, joins the team to find and stop her son's killers.
