Agent Dwayne `King' Pride has a team out of New Orleans' NCIS field office, investigating crimes that affect military personnel. He's a local guy with a drive to do the right thing and leads agents Christopher LaSalle - who plays almost as hard as he works - and Meredith `Merri' Brody - a charismatic interrogator who has transferred to the `Big Easy'. Eccentric coroner Dr Loretta Wade supports them on cases. Together they delve into the dark side of the colourful city that's a magnet for servicemen on leave.