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.

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James Spader on ‘The Blacklist’.Will Hart/NBC

Sometimes getting burned is the only way to learn.

BALTHAZAR “BINO” BAKER, NO.

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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.

And they’re bothsort ofright.

But that’s where the pipeline dries up.

Now that’s not something you hear everyday onThe Blacklist.

It’s notgreat, but it’s not enough to make him a Reddington-level threat.

“But you’ve always been there therealyou, telling me the truth.

And I love you for that.”

I really hope that somewhere in his subconscious mind, Ressler heard her.

So Liz reminds him that it’s not exactlysavingher when he’s the reason someone wants her dead.

That’s when Red tells her that he understands her anger.

As Liz lowers her gun, Townsend and his men begin surrounding the building.

A FEW LOOSE ENDS

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