‘SEAL Team’: 9 Burning Questions for the 2022 Return on Paramount+
There’s good news, and there’s bad news after the latest SEAL Team. The good news is that it didn’t end on a major cliffhanger (rather, a major blowout). The bad news is that it’s the last new episodes of 2021, with the next set to be released on Paramount+ on January 2.
In Season 5, Episode 10 “Head On,” Bravo was given a different assignment, an Omega op that was volunteer-only and they were told could last between one and six months in South America. They were operating outside traditional structures and not technically working for the DOD or recognized by the CIA. They were given complete autonomy to execute the missions, with no oversight, no backup, no footprint, and no protection. They had limited communication back home, are on their own, and have no cavalry — no exceptions.
Once in South America, they found out they were to dismantle Venezuela’s nuclear weapons program, by capturing or killing one of Dr. Jin’s — the scientist who defected from North Korea — students. He was key to the program. From the beginning, Clay (Max Thieriot), who was only there to keep an eye on Jason (David Boreanaz) with his recent memory problems, pushed back against his team leader. The op, of course, didn’t go as planned, but they did improvise and kill the man (though Clay kept arguing that capturing would be better, to see if he could shine a light on the program). And then things got… messy.
As we wait for SEAL Team‘s return, we’re taking a look at the questions we have after the first 10 episodes of Season 5.
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What Will It Take for Jason & Clay to Come Back From That Fight?
After Clay once again commented that they should’ve captured their target when more information surfaced about the nuclear program, Jason followed him out of the room. Clay claimed he was keeping the team safe, while Jason called him out on leaving behind his baby in the NICU, fighting for his life. “I am here protecting Bravo from you!” Clay exclaimed (after Jason’s memory problems led to a building coming down on the team). “Your head is not right and it hasn’t been for months.” Rather than face the truth about what he’s going through, Jason warned Clay about coming after his job and threatening his team leader again. The two have gone head-to-head before, but what’s it going to take to fix things after that fight?
When Will Jason Face the Truth About His Breacher Syndrome?
A doctor told Jason about his breacher syndrome while the entire team was in the hospital in “Conspicuous Gallantry,” but Bravo 1 has yet to face what the trauma he’s suffered — that has manifested in headaches and memory problems — truly means for his future. It’s been heartbreaking to watch (especially as he tried to remember what items were in his refrigerator), and it’s likely going to get (much) worse before it gets better.
Will Clay Clue Ray in on What's Going on With Jason?
Right now, Clay is the only one who seems to pick up on exactly what’s going on with Jason. And let’s be honest: If anyone needs to be clued in on this, it’s Ray (Neil Brown Jr.). So what’s it going to take for Clay to open up to him about everything.
What's Next in the Omega Op?
After taking out their target, Davis (Toni Trucks) reported that the two men they’d seen with him were Iranian nationals who were top-tier leadership in the Iranian nuclear program. They wouldn’t waste their time on a pipe dream, meaning that the Venezuelan program is real — and their op isn’t over yet.
How's Clay and Stella's Baby Doing?
When Clay left on the op, his and Stella’s (Alona Tal) baby was still in the NICU. Will he be home by the time Clay returns? With limited communication with family, how much will he be updated on his son’s health? And what will they name their son?
How Worried Should Davis Be About Her Career?
Davis’ paper may have stood up for the warfighters but didn’t sit right with command, and as Blackburn (Judd Lormand) pointed out, “the damage to your career has begun.” Sure, she may have been included on the Omega op, but while he argued for her, he wasn’t sure if command just saw it as an opportunity to send her into a hole for a few months. What will this mean for her career going forward?
Will Ray & Naima Move Forward With their Center?
Ray and his wife Naima (Parisa Fakhri) have been planning to use their combined skills to help vets, but they’ve had to hit the pause button with the Omega op. And she couldn’t help but wonder if this was truly a passion project for him or a distraction following someone going to command about his work on an op. (He’d worried one of Bravo may have said something after he told them about his PTSD, but it wasn’t anyone from the team, and he’s been cleared.)
When Will Jason See Mandy Again?
After finding Mandy (Jessica Paré), who’d been captured as part of the three-episode arc that bridged SEAL Team‘s CBS and Paramount+ episodes, she and Jason have fallen into a casual relationship, in hotel rooms. But in Episode 9 “Close to Home,” rather than open up to her, he claimed he had “a lot on my plate,” explaining, “it’s on me, I don’t want you to have to pay for it.” She suggested they don’t book the room for a while if that was the case, and he agreed, letting her leave. What will bring Mandy back into Jason’s orbit? Will he reach out? Will it be an op like last time?
Is SEAL Team Setting up a Sonny-Davis Reunion?
Though Sonny (AJ Buckley) tried to make a relationship work with Hannah (Rachel Boston), both knew that it wasn’t meant to be. As he prepared to leave on the op she called him out on the sparks she’s seeing between him and Davis and the fact that they’re not in love with each other. Their daughter “deserves better than just a family playing make believe. And you and I do, too,” Hannah said before returning to Texas. With the reminder of those sparks between Sonny and Davis, is it just a matter of time before they reunite, hopefully for good this time?
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I want Jason and Mandy to make it work FOR REAL the next time they see each other. She’s really good for him and he was the happiest we ever saw him when they first got together.
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Yea nah
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Please put Seal Team back on tv
This is one of my favorite shows and I can’t watch it on my iPhone!
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Soap2day.to
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Dont worry, it sucks now. The team used to be tight, now they dont even trust one another. 5 star show went to a one star season 5.
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As much as I love SEAL team and don't want it to end, please don't make it all about their private lives. I want to see them on missions. But don't kill any of them off, please please please! I want happy endings for all of them!!
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I agree. I do not want to see any of them killed off. I like the missions but I love the drama too. Lol! I just want to see Sonny and Davis together ❤ and Jason to get better and continue to lead the team.
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Best show out there! Pray they keep it going for season 6!!!!🙏🏻🙏🏻
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Jason KNOWS there’s something going on with a TBI or whatever and doesn’t want to accept it… you saw in the scenes with his daughter-taking memory aid supplements and the puzzle games. He’s taking out his frustrations on Clay, who really does need to come clean to someone about what is going on before somebody gets killed. Cannot wait to see how this plays out during the remainder of the season.
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I love the show PERIOD!
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Will not pay for viewing show
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A lot happened in that episode and there are a lot of questions. I just hope Jason can get some help and healing of his brain so he can continue on. Everything else will fall into place.
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I LOVE Seal Team, I am dying for the show to air again.
#1. I would love to see Somny and Davis be together for good 🙌🏽.
#2. Jason to recover and be able to continue to lead Bravo team.
#3. Clay (character) for some reason just gets on my nerves. Always seems to want to meddle his nose where it don't belong.
#4. Ray to recover from PTS and work with Jason to help rebuild good relationships with the team.
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Love Bravo Team and all that
they do…….so proud to live
in Virginia Beach where Freedom
rings loud and clear.
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I just watched the very last episode on Paramount plus. This is my favorite show since Hill Street Blues, filmed back in the 80s.
I love this show and looking forward to new season !
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I like more mission based shows, less team conflict drama
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you haven't been around the military much have you?
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Best season yet!!! Waiting on season six.
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Seal Team was one of the best shows on TV. Now that it’s moved to a subscription channel, many veterans like myself are not able to watch. It’s all about the money and I’m really disappointed that CBS pulled this quality show. Inflation and Covid has caused financial hardships for many. Entertainment like Seal Team was a great escape from life’s downs. It’s a shame.
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Please put the seal team back on TV. It's one of my favorite show. Why was it taken off.
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I love this show but they are the most unhappy bunch I have ever seen. Nobody ever smiles because they all have personal problems. All of them.
The missions are hard so let them have a better personal life.
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So disappointed I can't keep watching one of my fav shows since moved to streaming only. Wondering how many viewers you have lost.
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I personally can’t stand Mandy! 🤣
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It is a good show I don’t miss an episode but now with stupid russiaPuton it seems like there won’t ever be peace. There will always be material for a show like this.
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My husband and I absolutely loved watching Seal Team! One of the Best shows on CBS! If not the Best! So why did they switch it too Paramont + ? Now we can’t watch it bc it’s not in our area. Truly is very sad!
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How many episodes are in season 5?
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If the show goes back on TV they will cancel it!!! Period!
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you haven't been around the military much have you??
you might need to watch friends or frasier...
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You want to see them smile and happy it's a military show go watch a comedy
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It's not off. It's streamed now
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iPhone can't be used for everything.. Get a tv
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Loved Seal Team from the beginning; however, the foul language especially from Jason is too much for me personally
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But it's reality
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So now they can cut out the foul language and put it on CBS?
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That isn’t happening. Too much went into the move to P+. It isn’t coming back to CBS.
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Seal Team is an AWSOME show. I wondered when it would be coming back so I googled it and found out it was on paramount+. Mannn , I binge watched all of season 5 in one day(home with Covid-19) but I would still have watched it on a Saturday or Sunday. It kept me occupied and fully entertained the whole day.
I hope there will be a season 6,7,8…you get the the picture. Love it……
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Am I the only one who thinks Jason will die, saving the team? And that Clay's son will be named Jason? Clay's father said (I'm paraphrasing), a warrior like Jason would rather die in battle. Jason also left a letter (or letters) for, I assume, his children and Mandy. A heartbreaking, but not unexpected conclusion.
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Possible but Jason is a huge part of what makes the show. Good actor.
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