NCIS: Hawai'i season 1 episode 13 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

In "NCIS: Hawai'i," the team suspects Maggie Shaw, a university professor, of espionage for the Chinese. Jane Tennant, reflecting on her past recruitment by the CIA, leads an investigation into Maggie's activities. They find a hidden thumb drive in her house and set up a sting operation to capture a Chinese operative named Bao, using Maggie as bait. The operation unravels, resulting in Maggie's arrest for espionage and treason, leaving Tennant heartbroken and conflicted about her friend's betrayal.

Full Episode S01E13 Recap

### Introduction - **Scene**: A recap of the plot so far is provided. - David Sola, a member of the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service, discusses a threatened asset, possibly by Chinese intelligence. - NCIS team members discuss a suspect named Enlai Ying, believed to be involved in Operation Dark Moon, a Chinese intelligence operation. However, they suspect Ying isn't the real mastermind, but someone else is. - The team speculates that a character named Maggie Shaw might be working for Chinese intelligence. ### Jane Tennant's Past - **Scene**: Flashback to Jane Tennant's early career. - Jane Tennant, in a bar, is approached by a CIA operative known as the Oracle, who recognizes Tennant's potential and offers her an opportunity to work in intelligence. - Oracle mentions Tennant's academic background and her choice to work in intelligence, highlighting Tennant's proficiency in Tagalog and her fresh-faced, naive yet smart persona. ### Espionage Suspicions - **Scene**: NCIS team's meeting regarding a potential mole. - The team gathers to discuss suspicions about Maggie Shaw being a mole in U.S. intelligence. - They review Maggie's background and travel itineraries, which correlate with major intelligence leaks. ### Maggie Shaw's Investigation - **Scene**: Investigation into Maggie Shaw's activities. - Maggie's financial and personal life is scrutinized, revealing no direct evidence of espionage. - The team decides to investigate her digital life and foreign trips to uncover any connections with MSS (Chinese intelligence). ### Confrontation and Revelations - **Scene**: Jane Tennant confronts Maggie Shaw. - Tennant confronts Maggie about her potential involvement with Chinese intelligence. - Maggie denies any wrongdoing, maintaining her innocence. ### Investigation Progress - **Scene**: NCIS team discovers crucial evidence. - The team finds a hidden thumb drive in Maggie's house, heavily encrypted and potentially containing sensitive information. - They speculate about Maggie's involvement and her connections to Bao, a Chinese operative. ### The Operation - **Scene**: An operation to capture Bao. - The team sets up a sting operation to capture Bao, using Maggie Shaw as bait. - The operation goes sideways, leading to a confrontation between Tennant and Maggie. ### Maggie's Arrest - **Scene**: Maggie Shaw is arrested. - Maggie is apprehended for espionage and treason, revealing her deep involvement with Chinese intelligence. - The episode concludes with Maggie in custody, and the NCIS team reflecting on the events.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is David Sola?

David Sola works with the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service.

What is Operation Dark Moon?

Operation Dark Moon is a suspected Chinese intelligence operation.

Who is suspected of running Operation Dark Moon?

Initially, Enlai Ying is suspected, but it's later believed he isn't the mastermind.

Who is Maggie Shaw?

Maggie Shaw is a professor at the University of Hawaii and a suspected intelligence operative.

What is Jane Tennant's background?

Jane Tennant has a double major in Psychology and Global Studies and was first in her class at UVA.

Who is the Oracle?

The Oracle is a CIA operative who recruits Jane Tennant.

Why is Maggie Shaw under investigation?

Maggie Shaw is suspected of working with Chinese intelligence and being involved in espionage.

What does the NCIS team find in Maggie Shaw's house?

They discover a heavily encrypted thumb drive.

What is Maggie Shaw's relationship with Chinese intelligence?

It is suspected that she might be collaborating with them.

How is the team planning to capture Bao?

They plan a sting operation using Maggie Shaw as bait.

What happens during the operation to capture Bao?

The operation leads to a confrontation, and it goes sideways.

Is Maggie Shaw arrested?

Yes, Maggie Shaw is arrested for espionage and treason.

What is Maggie Shaw's role in the espionage?

She is deeply involved and has been leaking information to Chinese intelligence.

How does Jane Tennant feel about Maggie Shaw's arrest?

Jane Tennant is heartbroken and conflicted about Maggie's arrest.

What is the status of Bao at the end of the episode?

Bao's status is unclear at the end of the episode.

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