This is one of thoseBlacklistepisodes that makes you ask the existential questions.
Why did Raymond Reddington decide to work with the FBI to gain access to Elizabeth Keen’s life?
What is he protecting her from?
James Spader on ‘The Blacklist’.Will Hart/NBC
These are not the people I want on my team!
But the thing is… Elizabeth is always in danger.
She has spent an entire 8-season series in danger!
Listen, none of this is a new concept onThe BlacklistReddington has always separated truth from transparency.
He’s always been sure that things would be fine if everyone would just give him complete control.
But after seeing a chink in the armor like Stepanov, I’m starting to have my doubts.
And as usual, I have my questions.
Which now include: What exactly did Stepanov say to Townsend that made him turn on Elizabeth?
Rostova… or Reddington?"
IVAN STEPANOV, NO.
5
Well,that’sa high number.
It’s about as desperate as we’ve ever seen Reddington.
Damn, Cooper, go off!
Still, Cooper agrees to help.
He also offers cash.
Stepanov cracks and whispers something into Townsend’s ear.
“Your mother only ever wanted to keep you safe,” he whispers, crying softly.
What I am, I am because of you.
it’s possible for you to take the blame for that."
And speaking of vague… ## A FEW LOOSE ENDS
(Video courtesy of NBC)
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