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The Blacklist

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Generally favorable reviews based on 32 Critic Reviews

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Generally favorable reviews based on 123 Ratings

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The Blacklist

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The Blacklist

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NBC | Release Date: September 23, 2013

Summary: One of the FBI's most wanted men Raymond "Red" Reddington (James Spader) offers to turns himself in to help catch a presumed-dead terrorist, but only if he is partnered with newly graduated profiler, Liz Keen (Megan Boone).

Creator: Jon Bokenkamp

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Suspense

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Recent Episodes

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S10:E23. Episode 22
Air Date: July 13, 2023
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S10:E22. Raymond Reddington (No. 00): Good Night
Air Date: July 13, 2023
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S10:E21. Raymond Reddington (No. 00): Pt. 1
Air Date: July 13, 2023

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Metascore

74

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27

Mixed:

5

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Critic Reviews

100

San Francisco Chronicle

David Wiegand

Sep 19, 2013

Season 1 Review: You think you know this situation and how it will turn out, but there are surprise, yet entirely credible, twists throughout Monday's episode. Read full review

83

Newsday

Diane Werts

Sep 20, 2013

Season 1 Review: Spader seems to be the only one who actually gets the gameplay here.... And the script seems to incite his appetite. Read full review

80

New York Daily News

David Hinckley

Sep 23, 2013

Season 1 Review: The Blacklist won’t be the most cerebral show on television. It’s a fast-paced mystery that’s just plain entertaining. Read full review

75

New York Post

Michael Starr

Oct 3, 2013

Season 1 Review: [Spader’s] magnetic, chewing on the scenery so much that you can’t look away from him. Read full review

70

We Got This Covered

Adam A. Donaldson

Oct 7, 2015

Season 3 Review: The interesting thing about the new Blacklist status quo remains the idea that for once that Red is behind the eight ball. Read full review

70

The New York Times

Alessandra Stanley

Sep 20, 2013

Season 1 Review: The many layers of feints and puzzles are compelling, but it’s hard to see how they can last more than a season or two. Read full review

50

Washington Post

Hank Stuever

Sep 19, 2013

Season 1 Review: The pilot episode is stylish and swiftly paced, but that’s all it is, and despite some intriguing plot twists, there’s not a lot of motivation to keep coming back. Read full review

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User Reviews

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Procrustes7

Mar 9, 2022

my favorite tv series the protagonist is just awesome you have to watch best best best est gf

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denjamie

Apr 27, 2020

The Blacklist will forever be remembered as one of the greatest TV shows of all time

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

10

Bennythegamer

Sep 8, 2022

Eine hammer Serie die meiner Meinung nach unterschätzt wird gefällt aber auch weil es oft zu sehr in die Länge gezogen wird aber trotzdem eine tolle story und man hat genug Folgen zum gucken

1 of 2 users found this helpful11

6

arostislavna

Apr 26, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't have any idea why I watch this show. I find it extremely dry, but am invested in wanting to know where they will go with (not) Reddington and Katarina Rostova.… Expand

1 of 2 users found this helpful11

5

mlnfacebook

Jun 25, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. James Spader is superlitive in the show. He deserves a 10, but unfortunately he comes with Meagan Boone who adds nothing to the show, hence the 5 score. I still watch it because of Spader, but in season 8 I may stop. While Spader is able to convey the charisma of a ruthless criminal, Boone wallows trying to depict the dual sides of her personality. She is transforming into Reddington but without the somewhat screwed moral compass he follows. She has murdered, betrayed her friends, lied, almost killed 2 plane loads of people, allowed Reddington to murder a surrogate, orchestrated the release of a mass murderer and yet her colleagues all want to forgive her as she is basically a good person who seems to have a temporary lack of judgement. She has brought her child into this incredibly dangerous situation, yet we are to believe she is a good mom. What does this woman have to do for them to realize she is a piece of garbage. All this because she wants to know a secret and avenge the death of her mother who abandoned her and she got to know for about 2 weeks. I believe the show is to mimic the transformations of Walter White and Jessie in Breaking Bad, but Boone does not possess the charisma or acting ability of these other actors and makes the show almost unwatchable. I really just want her gone.

It is too bad as the Blacklist has the potential to be a great show.… Expand

1 of 2 users found this helpful11

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JoeCoffee

Apr 30, 2023

How did this show last as many seasons as it did? The two-word answer would definitely be James Spader. The writing, both plotting and dialogue, are sub-par even by network standards. The lead actress is so out of her depth (but cute!) and she isn't helped by the supporting cast who are allHow did this show last as many seasons as it did? The two-word answer would definitely be James Spader. The writing, both plotting and dialogue, are sub-par even by network standards. The lead actress is so out of her depth (but cute!) and she isn't helped by the supporting cast who are all held captive by the one-note characters crafted by the writers. There is potential in the Brilliant Villain of the Week concept, but a one hour show (minus commercials) short changes the execution of same, at least as realized by this series.… Expand

2 of 3 users found this helpful21

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Broyax

Jul 15, 2023

Il y a des séries comme Prison Break ou la Casa de Papel (!) qui ne sont pas avares en rebondissements : elles en raffolent et en abusent et leur vraisemblance devient bien évidemment très discutable… mais ici dès le premier épisode, on est servi à ras bord : l’incrédulité fait les yeuxIl y a des séries comme Prison Break ou la Casa de Papel (!) qui ne sont pas avares en rebondissements : elles en raffolent et en abusent et leur vraisemblance devient bien évidemment très discutable… mais ici dès le premier épisode, on est servi à ras bord : l’incrédulité fait les yeux ronds tout comme le cerveau du spectateur qui tente de comprendre (dans son sens le plus littéral) ce qui n’est pas croyable et pas crédible pour un sou.

Les épisodes suivants ne font que confirmer dans leur répétition ces scénarios foutraques où on fait n’imorte quoi, où on mélange les terroristes, la CIA, les Chinois, les cartels, un pseudo-Hannibal Lecter ou Keyser Söze (?!) (de pacotille) et une oie blanche du FBI.

Il y a pourtant des moyens et James Spader (qui a perdu ses cheveux) fait ce qu’il peut mais rien n’y fait : non seulement on n’y croit jamais une seule seconde mais surtout on s’emmerde irrémédiablement dans ce tourbillon ininterrompu de conneries dont même un roman de gare en solde ne voudrait pas ! c’est du putain de n’importe quoi de A à Z !… Expand

0 of 1 users found this helpful01

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Seasons & Episodes

74

Series Overview
Season 10

tbd
- Season 10 Overview
  Air Date: February 26, 2023
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  S10:E23. Episode 22
  Air Date: July 13, 2023
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  S10:E22. Raymond Reddington (No. 00): Good Night
  Air Date: July 13, 2023
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  S10:E21. Raymond Reddington (No. 00): Pt. 1
  Air Date: July 13, 2023
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  S10:E20. Arthur Hudson
  Air Date: July 6, 2023
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  S10:E19. Room 417
  Air Date: June 29, 2023
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  S10:E18. Wormwood
  Air Date: June 22, 2023
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  S10:E17. The Morgana Logistics Corporation (No. 167)
  Air Date: June 8, 2023
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  S10:E16. Blair Foster
  Air Date: June 1, 2023
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  S10:E15. The Hat Trick
  Air Date: June 1, 2023
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  S10:E14. The Nowhere Bride
  Air Date: May 28, 2023
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  S10:E13. The Sicilian Error of Color
  Air Date: May 21, 2023
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  S10:E12. Dr. Michael Abani
  Air Date: May 14, 2023
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  S10:E11. The Man In The Hat
  Air Date: May 7, 2023
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  S10:E10. The Postman
  Air Date: April 30, 2023
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  S10:E9. The Troll Farmer: Pt. 3
  Air Date: April 23, 2023
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  S10:E8. The Troll Farmer, Part 2
  Air Date: April 16, 2023
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  S10:E7. The Freelancer, Part 2
  Air Date: April 9, 2023
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  S10:E6. Dr. Laken Perillos, Part 2
  Air Date: April 2, 2023
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  S10:E5. The Dockery Affair
  Air Date: March 26, 2023
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  S10:E4. The Hyena
  Air Date: March 19, 2023
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  S10:E3. The Four Guns
  Air Date: March 12, 2023
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  S10:E2. The Whaler
  Air Date: March 5, 2023
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  S10:E1. The Night Owl
  Air Date: February 26, 2023
Season 9

tbd
- Season 9 Overview
  Air Date: October 21, 2021
Season 8

tbd
- Season 8 Overview
  Air Date: November 13, 2020
Season 7

tbd
- Season 7 Overview
  Air Date: October 4, 2019
Season 6

tbd
- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: January 3, 2019
Season 5

tbd
- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: September 27, 2017
Season 4

tbd
- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: September 22, 2016
Season 3

tbd
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: October 1, 2015
Season 2

tbd
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 22, 2014
Season 1

74
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 23, 2013