The Blacklist: Redemption

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Season 1
  • Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Feb 23, 2017
User Score
6.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 37 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 37
  3. Negative: 7 out of 37
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  1. royphishooh
    Mar 3, 2017
    3
    The Blacklist stands on James Spader's performance and for that reason it's always entertaining. This spin-off however has no one of that caliber - just wooden actors. Best avoided.
  2. JorgeLestre
    Feb 24, 2017
    7
    "The Blacklist: Redemption" is not quite an originality, but it works just fine by giving a wider look into this world it created. Despite the lack of changes to bring some fresh content into the story, the formula is suitable to provide a good amount of action.
  3. CLUELESS35861
    Feb 23, 2017
    5
    Within the first five minutes of the new crew assembling; I was convinced I was watching little more than an update of "MISSION IMPOSSIBLE". Over the top, and little of the mystery that makes Blacklist watchable.
  4. P-Gergis
    Feb 25, 2017
    3
    No. No no no NO! This is NOT what NBC should produce out of a masterpiece that is Blacklist.

    They just some fringe characters from Blacklist to put together the flattest single-layer cliche characters who are now members of a supposedly ragtag group of operatives, flowing with the usual arrogant over-confident quips you would expect from C-class spy-genre wannabe directors who don't    No. No no no NO! This is NOT what NBC should produce out of a masterpiece that is Blacklist.

    They just some fringe characters from Blacklist to put together the flattest single-layer cliche characters who are now members of a supposedly ragtag group of operatives, flowing with the usual arrogant over-confident quips you would expect from C-class spy-genre wannabe directors who don't actually know what makes a "badass" operative character.

    Plot is already obvious and badly setup, team members have the same depth and personality of your average aquarium goldfish, motivation of the show characters is weak at best. And relateability? non-existent.

    You now have Good Blacklist, crappy Blacklist, and this crappy new Blacklist desperately needs... Redemption, from this joke of a premiere.    … Expand
  5. Ripandread
    Mar 6, 2017
    4
    "Redemption" cannot hold a candle to the original "Blacklist". "Redemption is just an attempt by the show's producers to keep the franchise going after James Spader and company either call it quits or "Blacklist" is cancelled.
  6. reburtonjr
    Mar 6, 2017
    5
    I think they failed with Tom as the anchor the spinoff series, I think they could have done better with Matais Solomon as the anchor, as they had already developed some depth in his character on The Blacklist.
    Tom was always just a "prop" character for lack of better word.
    I'll watch, just to see how they try an save the "titanic" of a spinoff. Who knows, maybe the producers, writers,    I think they failed with Tom as the anchor the spinoff series, I think they could have done better with Matais Solomon as the anchor, as they had already developed some depth in his character on The Blacklist.
    Tom was always just a "prop" character for lack of better word.
    I'll watch, just to see how they try an save the "titanic" of a spinoff. Who knows, maybe the producers, writers, etc will see they the potential of another "Red reddington" in the "Matais Solomon" character.    … Expand
  7. virtualpion
    May 5, 2017
    1
    Another pointless spin-off that easily ranks with Beyond Borders in terms of how dire it is. My prediction is that this series will die quietly after the first series. In reality though what needs to happen is for someone to take it around the back now and put it out of our misery with a double-tap to the head.
  8. yosa1
    Mar 9, 2017
    1
    Let me start by saying, this is not the blacklist. More like a rehash of action series seen formulated to drive the tension: without any character or much of a story. Its bland, stupid at best, and I will not bother with another episode.
  9. Longinus
    Mar 11, 2017
    2
    Strip The Blacklist of its charismatic lead and clever plotting and you are left with the empty husk of this spinoff. The simplistic linear plotting relies too heavily on posing obstacles for the leads then overcoming them with far too simple - and not believable - solutions. (Hey, need to get through a tight security system? Just steal an access card.) The two leads are bland andStrip The Blacklist of its charismatic lead and clever plotting and you are left with the empty husk of this spinoff. The simplistic linear plotting relies too heavily on posing obstacles for the leads then overcoming them with far too simple - and not believable - solutions. (Hey, need to get through a tight security system? Just steal an access card.) The two leads are bland and uninteresting on their own, and Janssen's character simply makes no sense to me. Further, the interaction between her and Eggold ("Tom") is creepy, given their relationship. As the writers and producers become more desperate, as they inevitably will, perhaps they will breach the TV taboo of incest to generate some hype. I mean, anything goes, right??… Expand
  10. 1metacritic1
    Mar 29, 2017
    1
    What a total waste of time, Unbelievable childish spy action, I cannot believe this has been allowed to use the Blacklist name. Shame on the producers of this 2nd rate Rubbish.
  11. farmstyle
    Apr 24, 2017
    6
    I started watching this show, with no prior knowledge of "The Blacklist". I think it is semi-good. I'm not entirely sure how NBC is going to be able to do a season 2 of this show, after one of the biggest questions all season, was answered. I think NBC needs to focus on other areas of its lineup. I think NBC needs to get another Medical TV Drama started, and all these other types ofI started watching this show, with no prior knowledge of "The Blacklist". I think it is semi-good. I'm not entirely sure how NBC is going to be able to do a season 2 of this show, after one of the biggest questions all season, was answered. I think NBC needs to focus on other areas of its lineup. I think NBC needs to get another Medical TV Drama started, and all these other types of drama's need to be left alone for a little while. NBC, has almost no comedy's, maybe they should do some comedy. My score= 66%… Expand
  12. pipcowhey
    Apr 14, 2017
    10
    I am a big Blacklist fan and wasn't expecting to like Redemption as much as I did. I love this show and I adore this Team. This Team working for Scottie is so much fun!! The bantering between Tom and Sol is hilarious. This show is worth watching and I hope the network renews. The plus about Blacklist Redemption is that there is no Reddington character that dominates the show. TheI am a big Blacklist fan and wasn't expecting to like Redemption as much as I did. I love this show and I adore this Team. This Team working for Scottie is so much fun!! The bantering between Tom and Sol is hilarious. This show is worth watching and I hope the network renews. The plus about Blacklist Redemption is that there is no Reddington character that dominates the show. The strength of Redemption is the entire cast. I love Blacklist but I do not enjoy Liz's team as much as I enjoy the team Tom works with. Awesome !!!… Expand

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Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 2
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  1. The Huffington Post
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    Feb 24, 2017
    70
    Blacklist: Redemption is a sturdy show built on a smart premise.
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  2. Variety
    Reviewed by: Sonia Saraiya
    Feb 24, 2017
    40
    The real question for The Blacklist: Redemption’s future success is whether or not Janssen and Eggold will be able to carry a title that has been, until now, entirely dependent on Spader’s magnetism. Based on the premiere, it seems unlikely--Tom is not even the second-most interesting character from “The Blacklist,” and Scottie’s mystique makes it hard to feel intimately connected to her character.
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