NCIS: New Orleans season 5 episode 18 will arrive next week and it will tell a big story about Patton Plame's past. The title of the upcoming episode of "In Plain Sight," and this is probably one of the notable episodes for the character so far this season. So, what makes the episode important for Patton?
According to the synopsis of NCIS: New Orleans season 5 episode 18, the team investigates the murder of Patton's friend. He is a former Navy Seal who was shot while Patton was there helplessly watching. This episode will surely open some wounds on the character now that his past is now being tied to his present. He actually witnessed this traumatic event, and the investigation will prompt him to relive the incident.
In addition, the fact that his friend was a former Navy SEAL just tell how horrific the murder is, especially he was trained to be alert and prepared for almost anything yet his life was taken by surprise. For Patton, this is a very tragic and painful event, watching his friend dying and he couldn't do anything about it. The investigation is like a flashback for the character, and since he's a witness, he had to think about the event to check out everything about what happened on that day.
While NCIS: New Orleans has seen several dead bodies, this particular episode is different especially the person who was murdered was very close to Patton. The investigation might also lead to the character getting justice, as well as seeking revenge. NCIS: New Orleans season 5 episode 18 is also a chance for other characters to do something for someone they know and adore. All of them know that Patton deserves the best, and that's what they're probably going to give him.
Meanwhile, Daryl "Chill" Mitchell, who portrays Patton, is a busy actor who's switching between this series and Fear the Walking Dead. So, many fans were happy he gets a spotlight on NCIS: New Orleans this season despite his tight schedule. A lot of viewers are excited about the upcoming episode that revolves around Patton, which is very important for his part especially fans have been waiting to see an episode that focuses on him. The actor's character is also considered as one of the heart-and-soul characters in the series, so it's nice he was given a spotlight.
NCIS: New Orleans season 5 episode 18 will air on Tuesday, April 2, on the CBS.