NCIS

Tony and Ziva take on the identities of two assassins who have been killed, using their new personas to infiltrate a covert operation. They arrange a rendezvous at a luxury hotel, hoping the meeting will reveal the identity of their intended target.

Under Covers is a programme that unfolds as a single episode. It falls under the genre of an episode‑style broadcast, offering a self‑contained story within the broader series framework. The title signals a focus on covert operations, and the format presents the narrative in a concise, stand‑alone manner. In this installment, Tony and Ziva take on the personas of two assassins who have been killed. By adopting these dead operatives’ identities, they are able to attend a pre‑arranged meeting held in a luxury hotel. Their objective at the rendezvous is to pinpoint the individual they are hunting. The decision to pose as the deceased killers allows Tony and Ziva to infiltrate a setting they would otherwise be barred from. Assuming the assassins’ names and backgrounds gives them the cover needed to move freely within the upscale hotel environment, where the crucial exchange is set to occur. The luxury hotel serves as the backdrop for the critical encounter, providing both a glamorous façade and a secure venue for the exchange. By blending into this refined atmosphere, the pair hope to draw out their target, using the assumed identities as a means to uncover the person they are after. Throughout the meeting they stay focused on the mission, keeping the search for their target at the forefront.