The Blacklist

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Season 1
  • Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 23, 2013
Season #: 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 502 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 398 out of 502
  2. Mixed: 49 out of 502
  3. Negative: 55 out of 502
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  1. Broyax
    Jul 15, 2023
    0
    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 yeux ronds tout comme le cerveau du spectateur qui tente de comprendre (dans son sens le plus littéral) ceIl 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
  2. Bunny-Tnh
    Sep 23, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Blacklist is good, there's no denying in it. I had already watched the first season, I decided to start over and watch it more serious and attentively and it was almost as good as watching it for the first time.

    The pilot delivers too much, the good thing is that the episodes have their 40 minutes or more. Red is a fantastic character, my favorite of the series so far and I think it will be until the end; Liz has her ups and downs, a few ups and a lot of downs that make the character very unsympathetic, she thinks she knows everything; Tom is an **** but sometimes I like him more than Elizabeth.

    About the villain of this season that I believe to be Berlin: I found the way they ended this "arc" too peaceful. Seriously, he ripped off his hand to give up his long-awaited revenge because of money? C' mon

    I think every series that has a case/crime per ep. has those that drive you really crazy wanting more and those that drive you kinda "OK tomorrow I'll see the next one". The fact that every case is interconnected and has a bigger thing happening behind them all makes it so much better. Very good.    … Expand
  3. Hudsonguy385
    Dec 28, 2019
    10
    This a great tv show ! I’ve been watching this since the beginning . Loyal fan
  4. Snowbabiez
    Mar 6, 2019
    10
    I have just discovered this tv series and I have to say, I am so excited to watch the next episode. I was never a super fan of James Spader, he was ok in my book with parts that lead me to believe he was uppity. However, having just binge watched 5 seasons of The blacklist on Netflix, OMG he is so good. He is like a fine wine imo, he has fermented and leaves his viewers wanting moreI have just discovered this tv series and I have to say, I am so excited to watch the next episode. I was never a super fan of James Spader, he was ok in my book with parts that lead me to believe he was uppity. However, having just binge watched 5 seasons of The blacklist on Netflix, OMG he is so good. He is like a fine wine imo, he has fermented and leaves his viewers wanting more like right now. The cast is just awesome and the story lines are not boring or repetitive at all. I cannot say enough about this series, all I do know is I want more and I want it now :)… Expand
  5. NHSusan
    Feb 23, 2019
    9
    I have always enjoyed James Spader in his TV roles. In this role I find him more of a updated Columbo with his humor. I still look forward to watching this every week with my husband. I wish Mr. Kaplan was still around and Denbe is perfect. I can't remember what happened to Agnes? I sure hope there is another season and the writer finds a new direction. I still want to know who theI have always enjoyed James Spader in his TV roles. In this role I find him more of a updated Columbo with his humor. I still look forward to watching this every week with my husband. I wish Mr. Kaplan was still around and Denbe is perfect. I can't remember what happened to Agnes? I sure hope there is another season and the writer finds a new direction. I still want to know who the real Reddington is. My guess is the real one is in the suitcase. And I think it looks like Keen & Ressler maybe hook up. We'll see...I hope.… Expand
  6. PumpedupKicks
    Nov 24, 2018
    7
    This is probably the earliest TV Show i started to watch, i must say its was very good. But few seasons down the line, it became pretty boring and predictable with the Blacklisters and I started to loose interest. The only thing keeping this show up the the secrets of Raymond Redington and Elizabeth's troubled and complicated history, which i believe has been dragged on for too long. AsThis is probably the earliest TV Show i started to watch, i must say its was very good. But few seasons down the line, it became pretty boring and predictable with the Blacklisters and I started to loose interest. The only thing keeping this show up the the secrets of Raymond Redington and Elizabeth's troubled and complicated history, which i believe has been dragged on for too long. As mentioned, now I'm only interested about knowing how the Redington-Elizabeth relationship will end with Redington probably, being the No.1 on the Blacklist.… Expand
  7. aimanz
    Mar 20, 2018
    9
    Watching James Spader acting is by itself so much fun. Some actor around him are complementary to push the story line forward. In one session where Berlin comes on the line, the chemistry sparks and we can see a real action. Spader needs more strong companions with him, say actors with Ed Harris or Jack Nicholson talents. This could turn into a mini short movies of criminal sociopaths withWatching James Spader acting is by itself so much fun. Some actor around him are complementary to push the story line forward. In one session where Berlin comes on the line, the chemistry sparks and we can see a real action. Spader needs more strong companions with him, say actors with Ed Harris or Jack Nicholson talents. This could turn into a mini short movies of criminal sociopaths with historical appearances of remarkable actors… Expand
  8. tellmewhy
    Mar 12, 2018
    0
    Blacklist goes politically correct this season with disparaging remarks from Reddington about the wall, Trump's wall, and other little liberal digs against the President of the United States. This isn't what I've been watching this show for, not that I'll ever watch it again.
  9. Criticview
    Dec 31, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I like this show, but Lizzie is very, very hard-headed. Her demise is her based on her stubbornness. She is very bull headed and doesn't have any regard for others sometimes. She is just too hard-headed.… Expand
  10. BlackyE1128
    Sep 5, 2017
    1
    I was really happy watching this TV show, I did enjoy great part but the last few chapters really lost the interest of everything besides the deal with Mr Kaplan, her actions are insane, I lost the interest completely, Liz all the time acting like spoil child after Red help her so many times in so many ways, she can't even fight as FBI agent, her stupid husband so ungrateful all of them. II was really happy watching this TV show, I did enjoy great part but the last few chapters really lost the interest of everything besides the deal with Mr Kaplan, her actions are insane, I lost the interest completely, Liz all the time acting like spoil child after Red help her so many times in so many ways, she can't even fight as FBI agent, her stupid husband so ungrateful all of them. I wasted my time watching a show that I thought will get better and from great went to stupid, cruel part from everyone.
    The show was good but slowly got twisted to very bad. I did like the action but NO worth it to watch, wasted great part of my life watching such a stupid show. Shame of who ever did the show. Stupid, stupid very stupid.    … Expand
  11. Painless
    Sep 2, 2017
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Blacklist Staffel 1 startet stark, wirkt mit der Zeit aber vorhersehbar. Die Schlussfolgerungen, die zur Ergreifung von Zielen führen, erscheinen zeitweise sehr weit hergeholt oder übertrieben offensichtlich, die Ziele werden zu schnell eliminiert, als dass sie eine ernstzunehmende Gefahr darstellen könnten. Das leichtsinnige Verhalten mancher Agenten ist teilweise schwer zu ertragen. Die Ermittlungsarbeit wirkt nicht sehr plausibel und die Storyline verliert zunehmends an Halt.
    Warum dennoch eine positive Bewertung? The Blacklist punktet mit guten schauspielereischen Leistungen (Megan Boone als Agent Keen ist von ''perfekt'' zwar weit entfernt, aber nicht so schrecklich wie von manch anderen behauptet wird) und einem Spannungsverlauf, der zum Weiterschauen animiert. Die Serie hat großes Potential, das leider nicht völlig ausgeschöpft wird.    … Expand
  12. MeritCoba
    Apr 23, 2017
    3
    So what is cool about deus ex machina?

    A criminal -James Spader- declared to be a brilliant mastermind because the show tells he is, turns himself in, seemingly to rat on some other super criminals. To underscore his mastery, he gets to be omniscient.: he knows what nobody else knows. Except of course for those other criminals. They might not know as much as he does, but at least    So what is cool about deus ex machina?

    A criminal -James Spader- declared to be a brilliant mastermind because the show tells he is, turns himself in, seemingly to rat on some other super criminals. To underscore his mastery, he gets to be omniscient.: he knows what nobody else knows. Except of course for those other criminals. They might not know as much as he does, but at least they know more than the FBI does.

    To further his daughter's FBI career he only wants to speak to her. Daughter? Is that a spoiler? Nope: it is so obvious dished out that it is probably a red herring. Yes, everything suggests she is, but she isn't. Haha. Outwitted you there, laddy.

    About fifteen minutes into the first episode and somehow the band of criminals figured out not only when the FBI would pick up a girl that is threatened by them, but also know what route they take so they can spring a trap on them during broad daylight smack bang in the middle of the city that is so glaringly obvious that the FBI ignores it out sheer disbelief. Is this an ambush? Nah.. it might look like one, but it isn't. It can't be! So it isn't! Not only is this ambush thus sprung, but somehow the criminals know exactly in which of the row of black cars the girl and our heroine sit.

    But I am getting ahead of myself. Let's go back to five minutes into the series: our heroine, once criminal mastermind dad has asked for her, gets picked up by a helicopter and two black FBI cars and a score of agents just when leaving her house. This while she is late for her first day at work. What coincidence.

    By the way. Did you know she was a profiler? Criminal mastermind? Profiler? Yes, it is and it isn't.

    So twenty minutes in and our heroine's house and husband are violated by the villain the FBI is chasing.
    How did he know where she was? And that he was alone? And that she would come in alone? That there was nobody to guard hubby?
    Because he is omniscient, of course. Or someone told him. You can alway spin some kind of tale.
    So that is where I stopped watching.

    This is a series that is going to dish you surprises and coincidences that make up for the lack of a well-written plot. This will be filled with an unrelenting stream of deus ex machina. Poof something happens. Why? How? Wel because hubby is actually a sleeper. What? Because someone with the FBI is leaking information. Huh? Because Martians eavesdrop on everyone on the planet.
    But foremost: because the writers write themselves into corners and need to save the day by illogical plot twists so the series can go on.

    Next to James Spader the cast is lacking, especially the heroine. Spader might make for a Hannibal Lector substitute, but Megan Boone holds no candle to Jodie Foster. Wasn't there someone else?

    Totally vacuous.    … Expand
  13. secretmaggie
    Mar 9, 2017
    0
    The Blacklist along with the utterly superb James Spader started out with great promise. The latest series however, has gone from the sublime to t he ridiculous. Please get some new writers worthy of Spader's immense talent.
  14. sapphine
    Feb 13, 2017
    7
    It started out good but got boring. lizzie keen acts stinks and reddington has too much dialogue. if you havent start to watch this show, i wouldnt recommend it.
  15. blanca108
    Feb 7, 2017
    1
    Blacklist: Painfully monotonous and predictable

     Predictable stupid government agents with predictable responses, same shallow dumb agents show after show. Boring characters.  Conundrum of clueless woman who can not figure out who her father is, yet is presented as a smart agent? Terrible actress also  Gratuitous showing of guts and blood at every opportunity.  Perfect for a    Blacklist: Painfully monotonous and predictable

     Predictable stupid government agents with predictable responses, same shallow dumb agents show after show. Boring characters.
     Conundrum of clueless woman who can not figure out who her father is, yet is presented as a smart agent? Terrible actress also
     Gratuitous showing of guts and blood at every opportunity.
     Perfect for a dumb down , shallow bunch of gore loving sheeple viewers.
     Everything is awful except James Spader's acting , he is the ONLY saving grace, and even then the writer's are so fond of monotony they have stunted his character to that of comic book character.
     Predictable less than intriguing mysteries.
     This is a dumb down formula series that has no real mystery or depth.
     All the government Agents have the depth of comic book characters.
     Suggest the writers study a series like Scandal to understand character development , plot complexity, and engaging an audience.    … Expand
  16. Tss5078
    Dec 12, 2016
    8
    The Blacklist is the wildly innovative new crime drama that took network television by storm four seasons ago. The show did so well in the ratings in fact, that Netflix shelled out a ton for the exclusive streaming rights, but was it a good investment, lets find out. Raymond Reddington (James Spader) is number one on the FBI's most wanted list. There isn't a crime that this formerThe Blacklist is the wildly innovative new crime drama that took network television by storm four seasons ago. The show did so well in the ratings in fact, that Netflix shelled out a ton for the exclusive streaming rights, but was it a good investment, lets find out. Raymond Reddington (James Spader) is number one on the FBI's most wanted list. There isn't a crime that this former government agent hasn't committed, so everyone is shocked, when after years on the run, he turns himself in under the condition that he speak with Elizabeth Keen (Megan Boone), an agent who just started working at the FBI, that very day. Eventually Reddington comes to an understanding, that he will provide information about the worst criminals out there, from what he calls his blacklist, but he will only do this for Agent Keen. On the surface this show is ingenious and was originally very addictive. The writers of this show have a way of developing the bad guy that would put Sir Arthur Conan Doyle to shame. Some of these guys have committed acts and exhibit personalities like you have never seen, but they all fail in comparison to Red. The show is extremely addicting, but it is somewhat narrowly focused for a continuous show. What I mean by this, is that the show features continuously running story lines and you have to see every episode to keep up, but these are such a small piece of each episode, that the series almost plays as though it were episonic. Some of these story lines run in circles and drag out throughout entire seasons, long after the audience has figured them out, as a viewer that can be quite frustrating. All that aside, James Spader is the star and he is as good as he has ever been. Most actors come across their career defining roles early on, and its somewhat unusual for someone to find the character they will forever be associated with, after they've been doing this for decades, but much like with Anthony Hopkins and Hannibal Lechter, James Spader has found his role. Spader will be forever known as Red and for good reason. The bottom line, sometimes the story lines are frustrating, but James Spader is as good as it gets, particularly on a network show. The writing isn't always amazing, but the character development for the Blacklist is top notch. This show is unusual in that it's more about the personalities than it is about the actual stories, but that really is the point isn't it, something different?… Expand
  17. Shimmy69
    Nov 22, 2016
    9
    One of my top must watch shows and it keeps getting better and better each season. I've seen most of the reviews and agree to some extent on some of the topics, like 'is he or isn't he the father', I feel it is a story line that needs to be completed and then we can move on with the fall out from what ever the 'secret' is. James Spader is simply amazing in this show, been a fan sinceOne of my top must watch shows and it keeps getting better and better each season. I've seen most of the reviews and agree to some extent on some of the topics, like 'is he or isn't he the father', I feel it is a story line that needs to be completed and then we can move on with the fall out from what ever the 'secret' is. James Spader is simply amazing in this show, been a fan since Episode 1 and still a fan today.… Expand
  18. wendyjboss
    Oct 14, 2016
    5
    Missing TV Show Report: The Blacklist. This show was really great until the story line went all Tom and Liz and the baby. If I have to spend another week listening to Boone whine and pretend cry, I may write the show off entirely. They really need to get back on track. It has become utterly predictable and the new characters are utterly confusing and uninteresting. The whole matahariMissing TV Show Report: The Blacklist. This show was really great until the story line went all Tom and Liz and the baby. If I have to spend another week listening to Boone whine and pretend cry, I may write the show off entirely. They really need to get back on track. It has become utterly predictable and the new characters are utterly confusing and uninteresting. The whole matahari mommy and daddy back story and Liz, I am your father business gets old after being repeated a zillion times. Everyone is running around whining now and you just, well you just want to toss after a few scenes of it.… Expand
  19. Deboshir2016
    Sep 30, 2016
    1
    The Black List was my favorite TV series until I began noticing writer struggles towards the end of Season 3. James Spader has been one of my heroes until the Season 4 episode 2 aired. Killing Kate was the last straw. I will watch no more episodes. Hopefully, I can find a great series to replace BL with a truly talented writer. The BL had such a great start and showed hope until theThe Black List was my favorite TV series until I began noticing writer struggles towards the end of Season 3. James Spader has been one of my heroes until the Season 4 episode 2 aired. Killing Kate was the last straw. I will watch no more episodes. Hopefully, I can find a great series to replace BL with a truly talented writer. The BL had such a great start and showed hope until the writer's brain failed, tragically.… Expand
  20. gonzo_57
    May 24, 2016
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Season 1 started as an 8 (thanks to Spader) despite despite the bimbo whose main talent resides in her hair. Then things started to go south. Against all odds, I was hoping that her character was really dead and that the show would somehow renew itself. No luck. Too bad.… Expand
  21. 124C41
    Apr 19, 2016
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think that Spader has his character solid, solid, solid.

    The rest are ok.
    Well except for Jane Alexander who is always awesome, as she always is.
    Whistler from Sneakers[David Strathairn] is not really allowed to expand the horribleness of his character, which makes me sad.
    The same for Alan Alda, he never gets to really make us hate his character.
    And poor Mr. Solomon. He could show us the dark side of supposed human beings if he ever really got the chance. Perhaps in the future.

    But --- PLEASE, somebody pull all those crappy, lazy, horrible parts of songs out of the show. They are the equivalent of "Walk and Talk" sections in other shows. when the "W and T" sections happen, we know they are killing time and, perhaps trying to set something up. ---- B-U-T using the parts of songs is just a lazy, lazy, lazy, lazy way for the writers, producers, show runners, and music director to not have to put in any work and just steal.

    In fact, you could say that the Powers that Be or showing they are lazy versions of Spader's Red.

    I would have given a much higher rating except for the Cheesey, Lousy, Lazy use of songs in the show. Mr. Spader, I'm sorry they're doing this to you and your cast mates and crew.    … Expand
  22. Nuke86
    Apr 9, 2016
    3
    James Spacer- Awesome. Why in the world he would agree to take on a horrible actor like Megan Boone as a co-star, I have no idea. The writers are so inept that this series is doomed to fail. Diego is also a horrifically flawed character. I think that this series shows a total dysfunctionality of the writing staff. I truly believe that the irrational behavior of the characters probablyJames Spacer- Awesome. Why in the world he would agree to take on a horrible actor like Megan Boone as a co-star, I have no idea. The writers are so inept that this series is doomed to fail. Diego is also a horrifically flawed character. I think that this series shows a total dysfunctionality of the writing staff. I truly believe that the irrational behavior of the characters probably mirrors the writers. I am such a fan of James Spader, but other than that this series is doomed to fail.… Expand
  23. Abdu
    Mar 15, 2016
    9
    the show is awesome! James Spader is amazing as always! .. Boone is doing a great job and I thing she is very talented her face is very expressive.. the rest of the cast are really good....The story is beautiful.
    I dont watch shows usually because usually TV is lame but this show is really great and I hope it continues...
  24. missinglink123
    Mar 1, 2016
    5
    I like the show. However, it is really hard to watch because half of each episode is filmed so the screen is so dark you can't see what's going on. It doesn't enhance the viewer experience, Every time the screen goes dark, I just think, whats going on now, because I can't see anything that is happening. I hate directors that think this enhances or experience as viewers, IT DOES NOT!!!I like the show. However, it is really hard to watch because half of each episode is filmed so the screen is so dark you can't see what's going on. It doesn't enhance the viewer experience, Every time the screen goes dark, I just think, whats going on now, because I can't see anything that is happening. I hate directors that think this enhances or experience as viewers, IT DOES NOT!!! Film it so we can actually see what is going on.… Expand
  25. BrandonBD85
    Feb 21, 2016
    10
    This show has crept into my top 10 as i have watched it more and more. Not since 24 i have i seen a show that keeps you watching as well as The Blacklist. I am sorry to the people who feel this show is "unrealistic". 80% of the most popular shows and movies are not actually possible. Get over yourselves.
  26. Arbie5788
    Feb 5, 2016
    8
    Both my husband and I love this show and that makes it a winner. Good puzzles to be solved and dynamics to work out which can keep our interest for a long time.
  27. Scoobydooby
    Dec 5, 2015
    5
    I'm giving a 5, and that is purely because of Spader. Without him this show is pretty much unwatchable.

    I can't get passed all the glaring holes in this show. The writing for the characters themselves is good, I will give it that. However the story is just, I mean cmon. Even if I was to really turn off my brain and watch this show, drool slobbering all over myself, with the most    I'm giving a 5, and that is purely because of Spader. Without him this show is pretty much unwatchable.

    I can't get passed all the glaring holes in this show. The writing for the characters themselves is good, I will give it that. However the story is just, I mean cmon. Even if I was to really turn off my brain and watch this show, drool slobbering all over myself, with the most uninquisitive gaze I could, I would still catch glaring continuity and story holes ALL OVER THE PLACE.

    How on Earth do people watch shows like this and not question something that has happened literally every 5 seconds. Its amazing to me really.

    Its one of those shows that tries to look "professional", and really Spader takes this idea a long way with his performances alone.. however so much else with this show just feels very amateur. The way the screens and typing and computer overlays are done are pretty bad.. the special effects, pretty bad.

    The music in some spots seems so forced.. like, they use decent songs, that are classic/memorable tracks, but they use them in ways that just don't fit the scenes, and in a way actually are pretentious. Again, like they are trying too hard to be "cool" by using a particular track where they do, but it just sounds stupid alot of the time. Also, the mixing between these songs and the rest of the show audio is often imbalanced.. at least, I noticed it when I watched.

    Overall, the best part of the show are the actors.. I find that the acting literally saves this show, and it has a decent cast. If the actors were provided a better story and overall if the production on this show was better, I'd likely continue watching it. Alas, with the way it is, its just too flawed for me.    … Expand
  28. Sonnyc
    Oct 31, 2015
    8
    I think most people agree that Spader carries the show and people are wondering why Megan Boone is even on the show. A few thoughts that I'd like to get people's opinions on. I do like the cast of characters Redd has at his disposal. For the most part they are a varied collection of oddities that makes the show kind of fun. Aram is starting to become a puppy love sick guy for Samar. Do youI think most people agree that Spader carries the show and people are wondering why Megan Boone is even on the show. A few thoughts that I'd like to get people's opinions on. I do like the cast of characters Redd has at his disposal. For the most part they are a varied collection of oddities that makes the show kind of fun. Aram is starting to become a puppy love sick guy for Samar. Do you think this might be worth character development for these 2 just as a light distraction once in a while? I'm not sure if anyone else is salvageable?… Expand
  29. Twestsource
    Oct 27, 2015
    10
    Spader holds his own and carries this show !!!! He is great from start to finish !! They are holding out to long on admitting lizzy is his daughter tho!!!
  30. Neth3rtwist
    Oct 10, 2015
    6
    Along with alot of other reviews on here I agree that James Spader is a great fun to watch. Ever since a kid and seeing Stargate I have enjoyed his work. Unfortunately, and despite Spader's performance as the all-knowing mastermind, this show is the complete opposite of Homeland in terms of a realistic counter-terror fiction. It steals plot from 24, Alias, and other spy shows, but MeganAlong with alot of other reviews on here I agree that James Spader is a great fun to watch. Ever since a kid and seeing Stargate I have enjoyed his work. Unfortunately, and despite Spader's performance as the all-knowing mastermind, this show is the complete opposite of Homeland in terms of a realistic counter-terror fiction. It steals plot from 24, Alias, and other spy shows, but Megan Boone is no Jennifer Garner and Klattenhoff is no Cooper. I think if the task force surrounding such a highpowered terrorist and national criminal was larger, had more reach, and perhaps more star power then maybe the show could carry some of its preposterous plotlines a bit more effectively. If Klattenhoff was the sidekick to a more gravitas-inspiring actor then he wouldn't seem so over his head. Suspects who jump off balconies or out windows and yet scramble to their feet as if they just got out of bed, the same white dude fbi agent (Klattenhoff) as the only one chasing suspects, altogether unsubstantial operatives from all branches of the US government for many of the incidents that are in the show... These are just a few of the 'shake your head' moments the show likes to provide viewers.… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. People Weekly
    Reviewed by: Tom Gliatto
    Oct 11, 2013
    75
    [A] pleasurable, cheeky new crime drama. [21 Oct 2013, p.47]
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Jeff Jensen
    Oct 9, 2013
    83
    Here and now, The Blacklist is top-of-the-list escapism.
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  3. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Michael Starr
    Oct 3, 2013
    75
    [Spader’s] magnetic, chewing on the scenery so much that you can’t look away from him.
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