Carla Marino is a mob boss and antagonist in NCIS, played by Rebecca De Mornay. The show’s official Season 23 premiere synopsis says Special Agent Alden Parker holds Marino responsible for his father’s murder and pursues her, putting both his future and his team at risk.
Who is Carla Marino?
Marino is introduced in the official episode descriptions as a mob boss with a connection to the Nexus cartel. A CBS Studios photo caption identifies Rebecca De Mornay as Carla Marino.
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Why is Carla Marino Parker’s enemy?
Paramount+’s synopsis for the Season 23 premiere, “Prodigal Son, Part 1,” says Parker is reeling from his father’s murder and hunts down the woman he holds responsible. That is the official promotional framing of his motive; the synopsis alone does not establish the full evidence behind his accusation or provide a complete account of Marino’s past with Parker.
How the Marino story unfolds
- “Nexus” — Season 22, Episode 20: The May 5, 2025 episode listing describes NCIS investigating a dangerous connection between the Nexus cartel and Carla Marino. Paramount+ episode listing
- “Prodigal Son, Part 1” — Season 23, Episode 1: The October 15, 2025 listing sets up Parker’s pursuit of Marino over his father’s murder. Paramount+ episode listing
- “Prodigal Son, Part 2” — Season 23, Episode 2: The October 22, 2025 listing warns that Parker’s pursuit of vengeance could have deadly consequences. Paramount+ episode listing
What the official descriptions establish—and what they don’t
The official materials identify Marino’s role, De Mornay’s casting, her cartel connection, and the personal reason Parker pursues her. They do not provide a full character biography, a transcript-level explanation of the case against her, or a definitive account of how the two-part story ends. The synopses are promotional descriptions, so they should not be treated as a substitute for events shown in the episodes.
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