[s2e17] The Longevity Initiative Apr 2026

In the 17th episode of Season 2, titled " The Longevity Initiative (No. 97) ," the storyline splits between a hunt for a "mad scientist" and major developments in the main characters' personal lives. The Case: The Longevity Initiative

Cooper faces a moral dilemma when Tom Connolly hints that the investigation into Hobbs—who has ties to the medical trial saving Cooper’s life—could jeopardize his treatment. Under pressure, Cooper ends up protecting Hobbs from the full consequences of the investigation. [S2E17] The Longevity Initiative

Red eventually tracks down Powell, hoping the doctor can help recover Liz's lost memories of the fire. However, Powell admits his research failed, and he commits suicide in front of Red. Personal Storylines In the 17th episode of Season 2, titled

Powell isn't actually trying to discover immortality for Hobbs. Instead, he is using the billionaire's funding for his own goal: restoring the memories and cognitive functions of his fiancée, who suffered severe brain damage in a car accident he caused. Under pressure, Cooper ends up protecting Hobbs from

It is Liz's 31st birthday (though some sources note a discrepancy where she might be turning 30). Red gives her a bottle of wine made from grapes she once harvested with her adoptive father, Sam, highlighting his long-standing presence in her life.

The FBI Task Force is sent to investigate a series of gruesome murders involving victims with portions of their brains removed.

The titular initiative is a secret research project funded by tech billionaire Roger Hobbs , who is obsessed with achieving human immortality.