[s2e3] Dr. James Covington Now

As usual, Raymond Reddington has a parallel agenda. While the FBI chases Covington, Red is dealing with a internal betrayal. His associate has been plotting to defect to Berlin’s camp. Red introduces a new player, the eccentric and germaphobic Mr. Vargas (played by Paul Reubens), who appears to be a threat from Berlin but is actually working for Red.

The Blacklist Recap: S2E3 – "Dr. James Covington" (No. 89) [S2E3] Dr. James Covington

The central case revolves around , a former world-class surgeon who lost his license for performing unauthorized experimental transplants. Red points Liz and the Task Force toward Covington, who is now operating a black-market organ ring. As usual, Raymond Reddington has a parallel agenda

The investigation reveals a grizzly operation: hearts and lungs are "rented" out to wealthy criminals. If they fall behind on payments, Covington’s team simply repossesses the organs. However, the twist reveals Covington isn't just a greedy butcher. He uses the massive profits from these criminals to fund a secret, high-tech pediatric clinic where he performs lifesaving transplants on children—often using adult organs, a practice the medical establishment deems too risky. This moral gray area forces Liz to make a tough call, eventually allowing him to finish a surgery on a young boy before making the arrest. Red’s Masterstroke Red introduces a new player, the eccentric and

The mysteries of Liz's past and her connection to Naomi are starting to heat up.