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NCIS: NY: Sam Hanna's Emotional Return Home
27 Oct
Summary
- Sam Hanna visits his childhood neighborhood in Queens for a case.
- An armored truck robbery leads the team to veterans who fell through the cracks.
- Showrunner emphasizes New York City's role as a diverse character in the series.
LL Cool J's character, Sam Hanna, revisits his roots in Queens, New York, during a new NCIS: NY episode airing on Tuesdays. Hanna expresses a profound sense of time and change upon returning to his childhood neighborhood of St. Albans. The investigation begins with a dangerous armored truck robbery, which prompts the team to search for a sniper.
This pursuit leads Sam and his partner, Nick Schaeffer, through a network of veterans who have been overlooked. The homecoming becomes personal when Sam encounters an old friend and mentor. Showrunner Byron Balasco describes New York City as the show's "most iconic city" and a "microcosm of the whole country."
Balasco further explained that filming authentically on the streets of New York City immerses viewers in the characters' experiences. Despite the challenges of unpredictable weather, the city's inherent dynamism provides endless storytelling opportunities. The series aims to capture the essence of the NCIS universe while forging its own identity, focusing on its characters and narratives.
