NCIS

A United States Marine veteran confesses to having committed a murder sixty years ago. Gibbs decides to reopen the investigation, determined to uncover the truth behind the old confession. His aim is to prevent the elderly Medal of Honour recipient from being sentenced to prison.

Call of Silence is a programme presented in the form of a single episode. It falls under the episode genre, meaning the story is confined to one instalment rather than stretching across multiple parts. The format allows the narrative to focus tightly on a specific set of events without the need for extended sub‑plots. The central plot kicks off when a veteran of the US Marine Corps comes forward and admits to having carried out a murder six decades ago. His confession, made after many years, brings a long‑buried crime back into the light, prompting those involved to confront a past that has long been hidden. Upon hearing the admission, Gibbs takes charge of the investigation, determined to uncover the truth behind the decades‑old killing. He hopes that by digging into the details, he can find a way to prevent the elderly recipient of the Medal of Honour from being sent to prison as a result of the old offence. The episode therefore revolves around Gibbs’ effort to reconcile a historic crime with the present‑day consequences faced by a decorated veteran. By aiming to spare the Medal of Honour holder from incarceration, the story highlights the tension between justice for a past murder and compassion for a senior figure whose service has been formally recognised.