‘NCIS: New York’ Officially Brings LL COOL J Home in New Look [Exclusive]
NCIS: New York’s fourth episode, “Homecoming”, takes Sam Hanna back to his old neighbourhood in Queens as he and partner Nick investigate a deadly armoured truck robbery. The story gives LL COOL J’s character a chance to reconnect with his roots while deepening the partnership between the two agents.
The investigation points to veterans with the skills to carry out the robbery, leading Sam and Nick through local streets and businesses. Three preview images show them in the neighbourhood and at Nettie’s Restaurant in Queens Village, where Sam meets a friend played by guest star Malik Yoba. The episode follows Sam’s return to New York after the death of a friend prompted him to join the local NCIS team.
- Sam and Nick investigate an armoured truck robbery in Queens.
- The case takes Sam back to his old neighbourhood.
- Malik Yoba guest stars at a real Queens restaurant.
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NCIS is a US crime drama about agents investigating cases linked to the Navy and Marine Corps. In this New York spin-off, LL COOL J plays Sam Hanna, an experienced agent who works with his partner, Nick, on investigations in the city.
Sam grew up in Queens, one of New York City’s boroughs, and his return to the area brings the case into the neighbourhood where he has personal ties. The robbery investigation involves suspects believed to have military experience, while Sam’s reunion with an old friend connects the case setting to his past.
The episode also follows Sam’s move to the local NCIS team after a friend’s death. His background helps explain why being back in Queens matters to him, alongside the partnership he is building with Nick.