While investigating the programmer's death, the task force learns that the NSA was working on a prototype device called the "Skeleton Key", capable of hacking into the entire American computer networks infrastructure.
Reddington initially believes an elusive Russian hacker named Ivan (Mark Ivanir) is responsible for the theft, but a personal meeting with him reveals that Ivan never had any problems with the United States, and instead is solely focused on the Russian government.
Further investigation into Ivan's claims leads the task force to high school student Harrison Lee, who was responsible for the theft of the Skeleton Key.
During the aftermath of the Skeleton Key crisis, Elizabeth receives an email containing gathered evidence from the parole officer.
[3] Jason Evans of The Wall Street Journal gave a positive review of the episode: "WHOA!!