Xiao Ping Li, a scientist involved in a biologic weapons project known as White Fog, is drugged at an immunization center in China and whisked to Washington, D.C. by CIA agents for interrogation.
The Pavlovich brothers specialize in abductions of high-value targets, including General Ryker's daughter (from "Pilot").
After explaining his job never included hurting her, he claims to be "one of the good guys" and tells Elizabeth that Red isn't at all who he seems to be.
[3] Jason Evans of The Wall Street Journal gave a positive review of the episode: "Wow, this was a great one.
[5] In his review: "Ever since The Blacklist’s premiere, the show has been throwing its audience little pieces of clues that should fit into the larger puzzle, yet don't add up.