NCIS: Sydney Reveals Trigger's Tragic Backstory, Raising Concerns About a Dark Twist

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The NCIS: Sydney Season 3 premiere introduced Claude Jabbour's character Travis 'Trigger' Riggs, an ex-bomb tech who initially struggled to find his footing on the team. The latest episode, 'Lone Wolf: Part One,' has now revealed the tragic backstory behind Trigger's belief that he had a 'death wish' - his fiancée Charlotte Knox was killed in a bomb blast two years ago. The episode also introduced the bomber responsible, Timothy James Wright, who is seeking revenge for the death of his father, Jason Wright, whom Trigger killed 10 years ago while working as a tactical response officer. With Timothy now having kidnapped Evie and strapped a bomb to her neck, Trigger must race against the clock to save her, all while facing the painful truth about his past actions.

Why it matters

The revelations about Trigger's past have set the stage for a potentially dark and emotional storyline, as he is forced to confront his role in the death of Timothy's father. This could lead to a deeper exploration of Trigger's psyche and the lasting impact of his past decisions, potentially resulting in a major character development or even a tragic outcome for the ex-bomb tech.

The details

In 'Lone Wolf: Part One,' it's revealed that the same bomb disposal unit Trigger used to be on was targeted by a secondary device, killing his former teammates. Trigger soon realizes the person responsible is also the one who detonated the bomb that killed his fiancée, Charlotte Knox, two years ago. The bomber is identified as Timothy James Wright, the son of an armed robber named Jason Wright whom Trigger killed 10 years ago while working as a tactical response officer. Timothy has been hiding in plain sight, pretending to be a victim named Carl Headen in order to get close to Trigger. Now, he has kidnapped Evie and strapped a bomb to her neck, demanding the truth about his father's death.

• Two years ago, the bomb that killed Trigger's fiancée, Charlotte Knox, was detonated.
• Ten years ago, Trigger killed Jason Wright, the armed robber and father of the current bomber, Timothy James Wright.

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What’s next

In the next episode, 'Lone Wolf: Part Two,' it is expected that Trigger and JD will uncover the truth about Rory Latham's potential involvement in the events that led to the death of Jason Wright, Trigger's former teammate. This could result in a confrontation that forces Trigger to confront his past actions and the guilt he carries.