'NCIS: New Orleans' Season 3 Finale Spoilers: Agent Pride to Take Down Mayor Hamilton

"NCIS: New Orleans" has received mixed or average reviews from critics since it first aired in September 2014 with its solid cast and gorgeous setting being praised the most. Casting actor Scott Bakula, who plays the role of SSA Dwayne "King" Cassius Pride and how the city is being used were also praised including its music. With the season finale of the military drama and police procedural series coming closer, fans can expect explosives to happen to the major characters in the series. Fans can see the team with the FBI exposing Mayor Hamilton (Steven Weber) to put a stop to his evil doings.

The synopsis for "NCIS: New Orleans" season 3 finale, which is posted on the Futon Critic says that Agent Cassius Pride with his team asking Assistant Director Isler's (Derek Webster) to put a stop to the mayor's plans for the residents in Clearwater. Fans know that in the city, taking a high ranking official down is next to impossible and the only way to end the mayor's evil deeds is to ask the FBI assistance. The mayor is known for his corruption and has affected the residents in the city.

In an interview with TV Guide, "NCIS: New Orleans" showrunner Chris Silber said that Mayor Hamilton and Agent Pride's feud in the series is something that fans don't expect in the finale. "Hamilton has finally proven that he can bite back, and he's targeted in on Pride's team. And they're really going mano a mano," Silber said. "Pride's losing his cool over it. It's gotten way too personal for him."

However, "NCIS: New Orleans" season finale will leave a cliffhanger, which will be tackled in season 4. Silber also revealed that the outcome of Agent Pride and Mayor Hamilton's showdown in the season finale will soon be answered in the next season. Fans can also expect new guest stars in the upcoming episode as well as some of the old characters in the show such as Ed Quinn.

"NCIS: New Orleans" season 3 finale is titled "Poetic Justice." It is scheduled to air on May 16 at 10 PM on CBS. Stay tuned to Celebeat for more entertainment updates.