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Finally, finally, we find out who killed Liz. The big mystery has finally been revealed we know who killed Liz (Megan Boone) and why. What was the purpose?! James Spader as Raymond “Red” Reddington.Will Hart /NBC Before I dive more into the end, let’s begin the recap. Caelum Bank (No. Red asks the Task Force to gain access to Caelum Bank. Aida Turturro as Heddie Hawkins.Will Hart /NBC Because the bank is based in the skies, it’s extremely difficult to hack....

It’s a race between Red and the Task Force to find the traitorous Marvin. I’m not going to lie, I sympathize with Marvin. This episode explained Marvin’s motivation well and just how much he cared about Red. James Spader as Raymond “Red” Reddington.Zach Dilgard/NBC Heddie and Marvin who both dedicated their lives to Red’s business felt overlooked by him. Marvin knew the ins and outs of the business. Of course, Marvin isn’t the “hero” in the story, but neither is Red....

Finally, an episode that isn’t all about the Liz mystery. Finally, an episode without the mystery surrounding Liz (Megan Boone). Let’s get into it. James Spader as Raymond “Red” Reddington, Joely Richardson as Cassandra Bianchi.Virginia Sherwood/NBC Genuine Models Inc. (No. 176) The episode begins with a sex scene between a woman and U.S. He tells the woman to choke him, which she does to the point of killing him. Laura Sohn as Alina Park, Amir Arison as Aram Mojtabai....

The question of whether Raymond Reddington is Elizabeth Keen’s father has existed for as long asThe Blacklisthas existed. But here’s the thing:Lizisn’t a toddler. And yet, there’s no un-ringing this Reddington bell. James Spader on ‘The Blacklist’.Will Hart/NBC Sometimes getting burned is the only way to learn. BALTHAZAR “BINO” BAKER, NO. 129 I’m frankly shocked that it took the series this long to castMike Starras a titular Blacklister. Not many Blacklisters turn on Raymond Reddington because they’remorescared of someone else, after all....

Reddington has been escaping into his new girlfriend’s life, only to find his life bleeding intoand endangeringhers. As it turns out, three simultaneously lived lives is just one too many. Season 8 has seen a lot of change for Reddington. LaChanze and James Spader on ‘The Blacklist’.Will Hart/NBC Because no matter how much he changes or grows, Red cannot outrun his past. “But it’salwayswho you are.” Dembe is rightwe know it, and Reddington knows it too....

Have you ever noticed thatThe Blacklistepisodes about torture are… particularly torturous to watch? Call me crazy, but watching people in pain is simply not a pleasant experience for me! So, who exactly do I mean by “they”? James Spader and Laverne Cox in ‘The Blacklist’.Will Hart/NBC Well, the writers, first of allhow dare they cause harm to Dembe. But mostly, I mean this be-bunned Blacklister, Dr. Perillos, played byLaverne Coxwith sadistic glee....

Cooper and Reddington are more at odds than ever before, and it’s losing them leads on Lizzie. Oh, did you notice that one of those clauses is not like the others? But as Cooper is telling it now, he’s taken his side, and it’s with Keen. Will Hart/NBC Now Captain Kidd has been hired to facilitatethe sale of Marounto the Saudi royal family. But Aram’s creative mind (and what I assume was a number of mochaccinos) does....

DR. ROBERTA SAND, NO. “The shrink helps them fully realize their potential as criminals?” Like “everyone’s favorite noir stereotype,” Park says. Colby Lewis as Peter Simpson, Laura Sohn as Alina Park – (Photo by: Will Hart/NBC).Credit: Will Hart/NBC An identity the Task Force actually already knows. Surprisingly, what happens is that an actual pet grooming van rolls up. Sand that, at this very moment, Vito is breaking his end of the agreement....

A look back at Resslers difficult road while mourning the death of Elizabeth Keen. Aram walked away from a tech fortune, Reddingtonshaved his headand his new lover is a shaman. Is itThe Blacklist’s most subtle character work? Will Hart/NBC But ultimately, it does much more than that. Ressler and Theodore bond over pretending they’re okay long enough to hopefully be okay for real one day … But it’s not Ressler it’s Shane the abusive ex-husband....

Im going to call this episode ofThe BlacklistA Serene Imposer. As we head into season 7, now more than ever I am craving some definitive answers fromThe Blacklist. LOUIS T. STEINHIL, NO. Credit: Virginia Sherwood/NBC Is it just me, or does it seem like everybody has a skeleton in the closet? Pay attention to that idea its a well-documented theme throughout the episode. This is no hospital at all. Virginia Sherwood/NBC...

Red makes a personal connection, with heartbreaking results. Of course, this is far from the first timeThe Blacklisthas dipped its toes into romantic disappointment. We’ve never really seen him get romantic with anyone, let alone get hurt. Will Hart/NBC Personal relationships make Reddington and the people he cares about vulnerable to those who would seek to hurt him. Let’s see how the greater good is being served in this episode....

Reddington and Dembe attempt to mend fences after briefly attempting to ruin one anothers lives. Longtime readers, this is where I tell you something difficult. These two have lost enough to have to lose each other too. Will Hart/NBC But Idodraw the line at being mean to Dembe. Marvin Gerard (Fisher Stevens) echoes this sentiment to Reddington when he visits his trailer. This is where things get pretty morally rough on our favorite bodyguard with a spirit of gold....

Would we still focus on the origin of Raymond Reddington as it pertained to Elizabeth? Would we give up on focusing on Reddington’s past entirely? Would the Blacklist cease to exist? Would the Task Force simply go on capturing (and sometimes releasing) baddies as usual? No, that simply was not on my radar. Back in the (dare I say good?better?) Can that mystery hold the narrative weight that the mythology of Red and Liz once did?...