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T10 WHATS UP! May 27 - June 2, 2018 will not hold back or compro- mise on his own personal de- sires, seemingly fearless in the face of the six. While Trevor may be the lat- est member of the SEAL team, Laden isn't the only fresh face in season 2. Olivia Munn ("Miles from Tomorrowland") plays the role of CIA opera- tions officer Gina Cline, who seemingly has a tense past with some members of the team. While little is known about Gina pre-premiere, she appears to be a means of communica- tion for the team, able to press captive terrorists into provid- ing the information required to help locate and take down The Prince. Her fearless, deter- mined spirit makes her a formi- dable ally for the team, but for them to truly succeed together, trust must be established. Much of the show's success thus far stems from its gritty and authentic portrayal of co- vert military operations, par- ticularly in terms of how the characters battle with their own sense of duty and morali- ty. Rip's actions right at the start of the series exemplifies this. During a promo spot for "SIX," Goggins noted that Rip's decision to shoot was merely him "reacting to the trauma he's been under over the course of his time in the service." Additionally, "SIX" doesn't shy away from compli- cating traditional notions of friend and foe. Even those initially seen as villainous can have under- standable motives, and for Goggins this is essential. View- ers may have wanted to side with Rip, but Goggins believes that it was "as important to him to tell [his captor's] story as it was to tell [his own] sto- ry." Fleshing out both the ter- rorists and the SEAL Team members may put some at odds with the show, but such an act holds much significance in times like ours, when hero and villain are often simply a matter of circumstance and perspective. In humanizing warfare and conflict, "SIX" challenges viewers not to forgive the vio- lent actions of others, but to perhaps consider the trauma that may have led to someone committing such acts. The sto- ry always keeps SEAL Team Six at the forefront, but in do- ing so, it also reveals that even the toughest of soldiers battle internal emotions and are weighed down by the endless onslaught of despair, doubt and aggression. Redeeming moments are found when the team can conquer its tasked mission, validating the uncer- tainty of actions past and promising a more rewarding future. Discover if the team has what it takes to locate and take out The Prince — in honor of Rip — when "SIX" returns for its second season on Monday, May 28, on History. Olivia Munn as seen in "SIX" continued from page T2 Perilous pursuit: The hunt is on for The Prince in season 2 of 'SIX' TV FEATURE