While Red is processed, the Task Force must deal with the immediate threat of , an international assassin known as "The Corsican." Moreau is part of a larger conspiracy involving a planned bombing at the United Nations.
The emotional core of the episode is the deep deception between Liz and Red.
Following the mid-day arrest at a street market—secretly orchestrated by —Reddington finds himself in a position he hasn't been in for decades: behind bars. Even in custody, Red remains unflappable. He attempts to bribe the arresting officer, and when that fails, he uses the interrogation to mock the system, famously writing "Get Well Soon Officer Baldwin" on his statement sheet instead of a confession. The Case: Bastien Moreau (No. 20) The Blacklist 6x2
: Having discovered at the end of Season 5 that the real Raymond Reddington is dead and the man they know is an imposter , Liz is willing to risk his life—and his death sentence—to get the answers she craves.
: Dembe remains Red’s most loyal ally, though he begins to express concern over Red's stability and the dangerous game being played by everyone involved. While Red is processed, the Task Force must
The episode concludes with Red being informed that the government will not honor his immunity agreement due to his arrest, setting the stage for a lengthy and life-threatening legal battle. The Blacklist recap: The Corsican - Entertainment Weekly
: Moreau kidnaps and kills a Turkish consulate courier to steal his identity and security badge. Even in custody, Red remains unflappable
: Working from prison, Red provides the Task Force with the intel needed to track Moreau . Liz and Ressler eventually confront Moreau at the UN, where they manage to stop the bomb, though Moreau himself escapes. The Ultimate Betrayal