The titular initiative is a secret research project funded by tech billionaire Roger Hobbs , who is obsessed with achieving human immortality.
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 [S2E17] 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. The titular initiative is a secret research project
The FBI Task Force is sent to investigate a series of gruesome murders involving victims with portions of their brains removed. Powell admits his research failed