1. The Shocking Moment: Who Died?
Right before your screen went dark, Roman Parker—Alden Parker’s father—is found dead in his favorite chair. A gunshot wound to the heart. And parked beside him? A wine glass with a clear lipstick mark. The culprit? Carla Marino, the mob boss with a sinister vendetta. Yup, she killed him deliberately.
This wasn’t some random body count. Roman was someone our hero deeply loved. And just like that, we’re off on a rollercoaster for Season 23.
2. Who Is Carla Marino and Why Did She Do It?
Carla’s not just any villain—she’s the head of the Nexus cartel and has intimate, twisted ties to Parker’s world. Her son died in a tragic accident. She holds Parker responsible—he told her son the truth about her criminal empire, and that set off a chain of tragic events.
She spares Parker but kills his dad instead. It’s not just vengeance—it’s psychological warfare. “Too easy to kill you,” she says. She wants to hurt him in a deeper, more primal way.
3. How Did the Team Handle the Fallout?
Meanwhile, the rest of NCIS fends off a nuclear threat. They uncover uranium, disarm a bomb using the code “JASON” (haunting name), and stop the Nexus from hitting every crime family. Parker? He gets betrayed in his own living room.
Nothing’s been the same since that moment.
4. What Does This Mean for Parker—and Season 23?
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Parker is broken. The “balanced guy” is gone. Now, he’s unhinged, fueled by rage and grief.
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Redemption arc gone rogue. Expect a darker Lincoln Hunter-style pursuit of vengeance.
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Team friction incoming. His team will scramble to pull him back from the edge—how far will he sink?
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Carla on the run. As murderers go, she’s smoking scofflaw. Other crime families might target her, or she may regroup and strike again.
5. Breaking Down the Fallout: Key Storylines to Watch
| Direction | What to Watch |
|---|---|
| Parker’s Transformation | From composed leader to a man on fire—diving into that dark place. |
| Team Dynamic Shift | Can they reel him back, or will they be collateral damage? |
| Carla’s Next Move | Will she strike again, or will rival factions take her down? |
| Deeper Parker Mysteries | Clues about his mom’s death and Roman’s old secrets may resurface. |
| New Allies and Enemies | Who steps into the chessboard? More betrayals or new loyalties? |
6. In Fans’ Own Words
Fans on Reddit captured our exact reactions:
“Carla (the mob boss lady) (predictably) killed Parker’s dad.”
“Parker’s dad got death flags a mile away.”
“Spoilers—This was a mixed bag…”
Classic reactions: heartbroken, shocked, and a dash of “typical villain logic.” We feel you.
7. What to Expect for Season 23
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A fiercer Parker—personal vendetta burned deep.
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Legal vs emotional lines—who’s guiding him, who’s restraining?
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Carla’s storyline remains open, dangerous, and unpredictable.
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Team stories get personal: McGee’s promotion? Kasie and Knight’s futures?
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More answers about Parker’s past—his mother, Roman’s mysteries, all of it surfaces.
Conclusion
The NCIS Season 22 finale wasn’t just shock value—it changed everything. Roman Parker’s death is the pebble that triggered a landslide. Parker is a man undone, his team scrambling, and Carla’s still out there. Season 23 is shaping up to be darker, rawer, and more personal than ever before. Buckle up.
