Blacklist: A former intel officer turns into a high-profile criminal — and eventually succumbs to working with the FBI

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Blacklist on Netflix is one of James Spader’s most iconic roles playing one of the most elusive characters on prime time television. First airing in 2013 and currently on its 10th and final season, we meet Raymond “Red” Reddington, who plays an ex-US Naval Intelligence officer who suddenly disappears and transforms into a high-profile criminal landing himself on the FBI’s Most Wanted fugitives list. Years later, he surrenders to them after escaping arrest and offers to share his “blacklist” — a collection of the world’s most notorious criminals and their activities. Reddington makes two demands: First, that he’ll work with them in exchange for immunity and on his own terms, and to work with newbie FBI special agent and criminal profiler Elizabeth Keen (Megan Boone). He initially appears to have no affiliation to Keen, but as the seasons unfold we discover that there seems to be more there than anticipated. With every episode beginning with the villain’s number on Reddigton’s Blacklist, the series puts you on the edge of your seat waiting to meet the #1 person on his list. The 10-year run series offers a binge-worthy experience as each episode resolves itself by its culmination.