[s6e1] Dr. Hans Koehler -

Red reaches Dr. Koehler first, only to find him mortally wounded. To protect the secret of his new identity, Moreau shot the surgeon and his staff before fleeing.

The episode introduces a dangerous new antagonist, Bastien Moreau (known as "The Corsican"). Moreau has taken Dr. Koehler and his medical team hostage to undergo a complete facial reconstruction.

While the Task Force tracks the doctor through legal channels, Red uses his criminal network. He tracks down Basil Vladokis, an old acquaintance, and eventually finds a nurse who reveals Koehler's location in France. A Deadly Transformation [S6E1] Dr. Hans Koehler

In the season 6 premiere of The Blacklist , titled " Dr. Hans Koehler " (No. 33), the series dives deep into the high-stakes world of criminal transformation and the search for identity. This episode is critical as it sets the tone for a season defined by Elizabeth Keen's dual mission: working with Raymond Reddington while secretly investigating his true past with her sister, Jennifer. The Hunt for the Surgeon to the Stars

The episode explores the concept of "identity as a tool," highlighting how a face can be changed, but a voice—and a reputation—can be adopted to build an empire. Red reaches Dr

Liz remains wary and resentful of Red's secrets. She chooses to continue working with him to gain access to his resources, all while hiding the fact that she knows his greatest secret. Key Episode Details Original Air Date: January 3, 2019 Blacklist Number: No. 33

Reviewers at TV Fanatic and The Johnny Green noted that this premiere successfully balanced the "Blacklister of the week" formula with the overarching mystery of Red’s identity, setting up a season of intense psychological games between Liz and her "father". The episode introduces a dangerous new antagonist, Bastien

Red claims he wants the FBI to track down Koehler to give them his client list, but his true motive is more personal: he needs to erase his own file from Koehler's records.