Sergei claims diplomatic immunity to avoid arrest in New York. However, Vasiliy and the Russian government arrange for him to be sent back to a "desolate outpost" in Russia where, as Vasiliy puts it, life is far worse than prison. 🕵️ Key Subplots & Reveals
Because the victim is a "diplobrat," Beckett and the team must navigate a political minefield. The Russian consulate attaches a security officer, Vasiliy Zhirov , to the case. [S8E11] Dead Red
The investigation uncovers that Grigory was looking into the death of his mother, Anya, who was believed to have died in an accident. It turns out Sergei Mishkin , the diplomat and Grigory's supposed father, killed the boy when he became an obstacle to Sergei's illegal dealings. Sergei claims diplomatic immunity to avoid arrest in
Beyond the "murder of the week," this episode pushes the season's overarching conspiracy forward: The Russian consulate attaches a security officer, Vasiliy
