[s2e3] Dr. James Covington Apr 2026

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

Paul Reubens steals every scene he's in, adding a strange, comedic edge to Red’s violent world. [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 investigation reveals a grizzly operation: hearts and

The Blacklist Recap: S2E3 – "Dr. James Covington" (No. 89) He uses the massive profits from these criminals