The mysteries of Liz's past and her connection to Naomi are starting to heat up.
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. [S2E3] Dr. James Covington
Red uses this elaborate ruse to smoke out Niko’s disloyalty. Once confirmed, Red executes Niko with his signature cold efficiency. We also learn Red's true motive for taking down Covington: he wanted to eliminate a competitor to clear the way for a business deal in Indonesia, and he ensured a government official died from a lack of a heart transplant because that official was standing in the way of his interests. Liz’s Shifting Reality The mysteries of Liz's past and her connection
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. His associate has been plotting to defect to Berlin’s camp