Forrester is still struggling with the events from last season and Vladislav is stalking him. Scott is trying to help him but he is stopped by the Russian mob.
Jaeger is gone and Smitty has taken her place. I am excited to see what her approach will be when dealing with the bureaucracy of the agency. She and Forrester have worked together in the past and it looks like they get along. They are good friends so there is no awkwardness between them. The rest of the team is on board with Smitty and is looking forward to working together.
The French police are investigating the murder of an American cop in Paris. The cop was investigating an American company that they believed was a shell company for arms dealing. ..
Forrester and Kellet go to see an informant that they met before Brandon was killed. On the way, Kellet inquires about the friendship between Forrester and Smitty, and from the way Forrester described Smitty, she seems like a good colleague and an even better agent. It looks like she will be a good fit for the team, what do you think?
The arms trade and murder case has revealed that the people being pursued are also into radioactive material for making dirty bombs. This is a serious nuclear power that they cannot allow to be unleashed on the world. ..
After securing the dirty bomb, Forrester and Raines talk. Forrester says he knows that Raines is set on the manager route in the bureau and offers him a great opportunity. He shows support for Raines’ career dreams by clearing his full schedule during the fall to allow Raines to attend the leadership training program. This is something that Raines has always wanted but he turns it down. ..
It seems that working with Forrester and Kellet has changed his outlook on his career. He is no longer as driven to climb the corporate ladder and find the next strategic move that will help him succeed. He now enjoys being a field agent and saving thousands of lives. He no longer wants to be behind the desk managing people. He appreciates Forrester’s support, but he won’t be taking the offer. ..
After the trial, Smitty, Forrester, and Kellet decide to relax by going out for a few beers. Smitty says she is all in for the fun that comes with being part of the team. She also points out the change in Forrester since she last saw him and Forrester says he got some clarity. Forrester talks about his mother and finding out she is a hero and not a criminal on the run. He also reveals that his mother reached out again. ..
The Episode Review
The first episode of the season delivered action, with Smitty (played by newcomer Jessica Stroup) differing from Jaeger (played by Tom Skerritt) in a good way. However, only time will tell how well she will fit in to the show’s dynamics. ..
Forrester finally having answers and finding some peace is a beautiful thing to see. All his life, he carried around the weight of his mother’s “sins” on his shoulder. I am glad that he is seeing and understanding her in a new light. He is no longer swallowed by the situation with his mom. It was a big weight to carry on his shoulders and he no longer yoked to it. It will be exciting to see a more “unburdened” Forrester this season. Cheers to that!
