Liz is definitely more on edge, more hardened in
The Blacklist Season 2 than compared with The
Blacklist Season 1.
Ressler knows it, Red knows it, even Cooper
knows it. And while it’s great to see her taking
charge, focused on her missions and not just
being a pawn in Red’s games, there is concern
that she could go to far.
Though, back in The Blacklist Season 1 Episode
1, she was a rookie agent thrust into a world
that was both dangerous and mysterious. Now
she’s become so much deeper in it that she’s
had to adapt or be swallowed by it.
There’s also a fire being fueled by her desire to
uncover certain truths, and all the while Tom
continues to haunt her.
I had a feeling it was just a dream when Tom
showed up in The Blacklist Season 2 Episode 3,
bearded and pointing a gun at her. But "dream
Tom" did bring up some good points before Red
so quickly disposed of him.
Just what is Red hiding? What’s the deal with
Naomi? Will Red kill her when he’s “done with
her”?
It also feels like the show is really hinting at
Tom’s return, though I’m curious as to what
capacity that might end up being.
That conversation with Naomi? Whether it
reveals fruitful information or not, it will happen.
But an ending where Naomi gets to see Red
(they both acknowledged they look different,
whatever that means) and then hits him means
there’s even more to their relationship than just
an ex-wife. Liz has to be connected. Might
Naomi be Liz’s mom?
Still, this new, more determined Liz is going to
get her answers, even if Red deflects and points
her in the direction of another person on his list.
Of course, the hour gave us an intriguing
blacklister in the form of a doctor bypassing
“wait lists” and saving lives of both children and
criminals. The repossession of organs was a
freaky way to get things started, but Dr.
Covington never felt nearly as menacing as the
various villains we’ve seen Liz and the FBI go up
against.
As for Red, he doesn’t seem to have any
problems dispatching those trying to get in his
way. It's something we've seen countless times,
so it wasn't really the biggest surprise to see
him do it again.
I did almost hope that someone finally was able
to pull a fast one on Red (not that he wouldn’t
get out of it), but he’s always always ahead of
his competition. Well, maybe except Berlin.
Even Liz pointed out that Red isn’t someone
who can just be found. If he’s found, it means
because he wanted it. He’s the chess master in
this game of life.
Though, his reveal that he was in control the
whole time -- that cool and collected demeanor,
paired with a great anecdote to illustrate the
importance of loyalty -- worked perfectly. He
always has some great stories to tell, but can
you even imagine a little Red?
I have to say, I really loved the addition of Mr.
Vargas (Paul Reubens of Pee Wee Herman
fame). There was such a creepy vibe with the
character from the turtleneck to the hair (so not
real). But it was also funny seeing him freak out
when Red killed someone before letting him leave
the room. He doesn’t want to be around all the
blood.
I hope this character sticks around as I’d like to
see more interactions with Mr. Vargas, especially
because he’s already made such a memorable
stamp on the show. How many turtlenecks do
you think he has? And might he be the one to
save Liz from her new gun-toting “nice guy”
neighbor? Who the heck is that guy!?
If there's one thing The Blacklist does well,
besides letting James Spader capture an
audience's attention, it's keeping things
interesting with that ever-enticing mystery. And
I'm looking forward to seeing it further revealed.
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