[s1e2] A Stray Howl <PROVEN | REVIEW>

is the second episode of the first season of the NBC crime drama Blindspot , which originally aired on September 28, 2015 . Directed by Mark Pellington and written by Martin Gero, the episode advances the central mystery of Jane Doe's identity while establishing the "tattoo of the week" procedural format. Plot Summary

While the team handles the drone threat, significant personal arcs for Jane and Weller are introduced:

The episode's primary procedural plot centers on a decrypted tattoo that leads the FBI team to , a former Air Force pilot with a traumatic past and a deadly vendetta. [S1E2] A Stray Howl

Jane Doe plays a critical role in the field, eventually forcing Gibson’s vehicle to crash after a high-stakes pursuit. Weller successfully rescues the kidnapped girl, and the team recovers a coded USB drive from Gibson. Character Developments and Revelations

During psychological testing with Dr. Borden, Jane experiences a disturbing memory of herself shooting a target in the woods. is the second episode of the first season

The episode features the following main and guest cast members: Sullivan Stapleton Jane Doe Jaimie Alexander Bethany Mayfair Marianne Jean-Baptiste Patterson Ashley Johnson Edgar Reade Tasha Zapata Audrey Esparza Dr. Robert Borden Ukweli Roach Major Arthur Gibson (Guest) Robert Eli Sarah Weller (Guest) Jordana Spiro Ruggedly Handsome Man (Guest) Johnny Whitworth Critical Reception Blindspot recap: A Stray Howl - Entertainment Weekly

The episode reveals that Weller's father was accused of kidnapping and murdering Taylor, a scandal that destroyed his family and caused his mother to leave. His father is currently dying of cancer. Jane Doe plays a critical role in the

A mysterious "ruggedly handsome man" (later identified as Oscar) continues to watch Jane from the shadows and eventually breaks into her safe house in the final scene. Cast and Crew