Appears in Mexico to aid Gibbs, representing the "old guard" of justice that Gibbs is beginning to question. "NCIS" Rule Fifty-One (TV Episode 2010) - IMDb
: Director Leon Vance takes a hard line against Gibbs’ "lone wolf" tendencies. In a show of distrust (or perhaps protective maneuvering), Vance assigns Tony DiNozzo to lead the investigation in front of the entire team, forcing Gibbs to face his professional and personal isolation. [S7E24] Rule Fifty-One
: The episode juxtaposes Ziva David becoming a U.S. citizen—a moment of new beginnings and hope—with Gibbs retreating into the darkest parts of his history. Notable Interactions Deep Feature / Role Abby Sciuto Appears in Mexico to aid Gibbs, representing the
: The episode centers on the fallout from Gibbs' 1991 assassination of Pedro Hernandez , the drug dealer who killed his wife and daughter. Hernandez's children, Paloma Reynosa and Alejandro Rivera , seek vengeance by trying to force Gibbs to work for their cartel or by targeting his loved ones. : The episode juxtaposes Ziva David becoming a U
Faces a crisis of conscience when her forensic report confirms Gibbs killed Hernandez.
In the NCIS Season 7 finale, , the "deep feature" is the introduction of a pivotal new rule that fundamentally shifts the series' moral landscape.
The head of the Reynosa Cartel who targets Gibbs' father in the final scene, setting up a major Season 8 cliffhanger.