Paramount+’s SEAL TEAMSEASON 7 EPISODE 4 proves the show still has much in store for Bravo Team and viewers in terms of sharing a relevant vision of the new world of warfare. The episode starts with tension abruptly as Jason Hayes, portrayed by David Boreanazstarts developing signs of internal conflict. His entry/lines that forge the outline for the episode, centres his discomfort around a mission in Myanmar, over perceived loss of civilian lives. This is a change in the behaviour of Jason who has been a soldier which shows us the loads he has been bearing for such many years .
Ray Perry (Neil Brown Jr. ) also needs a change as he is a police officer serving his last few years before retirement. While Ray has a plan that spells out how he will transition from the military to a more civilian-based career, purpose, love-life, and even business; Jason does not. This contrast is especially important in this episode; I liked how the bright light symbolizing hope for Ray is contrasted with a dark road for Jason. Whereas Ray is now moving on in life after getting rid of his fear, Jason is still lost in his own pain not knowing how to let go of the traumas that have befallen him.
On the other hand, Sonny Quinn (A. J. Buckley) rises in a surprising manner since he takes up the role of being Drew’s mentor given that he is the new addition to the team and replaced Clay. Although Sonny who has been affected by the death of Clay swings into welcome Drew in the family, Jason does not trust Drew. This is why there is a feeling today that Drew is something more than just Jason’s friend: he could be an opportunity for the main character to face his regrets and the burdening feeling he takes on.
The Bravo Team works hand in hand with the DEA and the job they undertake takes them to Myanmar but the plan changes when Jason suddenly cancels it. His decision causes eye brow because when Ray decides to confront him over this issue he lets him know that he is placing the entire team in danger. Kay shows some understanding of Jason when he claims that he is protecting the team, however Ray can see that there is more here than meets the eye, and that Jason is struggling with some things he has not faced head one. As it can be seen, Jason decides things based on his experiences and the large group suffers from his dilemmas.
Bravo Team is a part of the mission of DEA but the operation that takes place in Myanmar encounter a problem when Jason cancels the operation. His decision triggers a few questions, more so when Ray confronts him over the fact that he endangers the whole team. What seems to be an act to protect the team, Jason’s action is seen in this light by Ray who says: I’ve never known you to hog the spotlight or do anything that might get you or the team hurt willingly, but that’s what you’re doing here. One can easily understand that Jason has quite a lot of issues with his decision-making, and the team suffers from it.
There are also some scenes of humor in the show that make people laugh in between the more serious parts of the episode. Sonny eccentric belief in conspiracies also provides comedic tone in contrast with the main theme while Drew’s hazing is also funny. Another example of his wacky theories include that Amelia was eaten by a coconut crab, which brings a rather light-hearted sense to what would otherwise be a very serious episode.
During Bravo Team, new dynamics are incorporated in the show most of which are seen in this episode. The only ray of hope discovered in the movie is his relationship with Mandy Ellis played by Jessica Paré but even with her he never shows his true self. Their relations give him some stability, but it is seen that he hides a lot even from her that may lead to a potential problem in their relations.
So by the end of the episode, again, they’ll have achieved their mission, but there will be uncertainty about Jason, about his fight. Where as Ray plans his upcoming civilian life Bravo Team, the fact that Jason has a long way ahead of him before he finds the closure he needs.
The viewers are left with the uncertainty of Jason’s future and if he is capable of moving on from the experiences he has gone through. It is an addition to his character when he has to safeguard the civilians possibly because a civilian died during his time as a soldier in Clay’s death. However, now Bravo Team is not only struggling with external threats, but internal ones as well, and Jason is in the middle of it.
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