The Blacklist [NBC - US] [** Spoilers **]

bluesfan

When he tells her that her father died in the fire it could be a star wars moment, the man he was died, Red is what was left in his place. I did think that Berlin could be her father because of the story about his little girl, the problem with that is that Red doesn't know why Berlin is after him. If lizzy was the daughter Red would have no doubt about why and who was attacking.

Mr E

But she asked him straight out (half way through the season) - "Are you my father?" and he said no.

Nody

Mr E wrote: »

But she asked him straight out (half way through the season) - "Are you my father?" and he said no.

But he also changed tune on other subjects

such as killing her adopted father

through out the season so I'm still quite firmly in the

she's her daughter camp; it's sort of been the premise from the start and insisting on only working with her.

Agent Coulson

The way this show goes I wouldn't be surprised if

Alan Alda

turned out to be her father.

Hrududu

I can see them dragging this out for a long time. I keep going back and forth on it. I wouldn't be surprised if

the whole "Your father died in that fire." is an Anakin/Vadar type death. He did say in the car that she could never know the identity of her real father. Which might explain him telling her earlier in the season that it wasn't him. But who knows.

FloatingVoter

The writers probably aren't too sure about her parentage.

If the show was cancelled mid-season they'd probably have wrapped it up with Spader being dad.

But now they have at least one more season to toy with it.

Don't know why I spoilered that but better safe than sorry.

Patty O Furniture

Enjoyed that finale & well worth the wait. Yeah im in that camp on where her father died in the father & its just enough to

give her suttle hints is enough for her to go on

, also 'Berlin' already mentioned the part on where he brought Red out in the open by exposing his weakness

on his 'daughter' Elizabeth Keen

Peter Stormare will no doubt be a badass, as watching Fargo this week reminded me of him in it.

squonk

Good episode! I'm curious about Lizzy's father myself but I think it might be a stick to beat us with for a while. I'm not certain we're going to find out for a while and it looks like a bit of a maguffin for now to be honest.

The plane crash at the beginning was actually quite creepy looking I thought. It realy set the episode up. I like this series overall so I'm looking forward to Season 2. It's a welcome addition to my schedule.

JP Liz V1

I hope Tom is back next season


I am thinking Berlin's daughter is Liz's mother

FloatingVoter

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

I hope Tom is back next season


I am thinking Berlin's daughter is Liz's mother

Assuming she was a teenager when kidnapped that could be a runner.

meoklmrk91

Just wondering is this just another mainstream network procedural? I have it in my line up to watch, mainly because I love James Spader, worth a watch?

Galwayguy35

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

I hope Tom is back next season


I am thinking Berlin's daughter is Liz's mother

But Berlins daughter was murdered and sent back to him in pieces, I assumed she would have been quite young as well so it's hard to see how that could be, could Red have been responsible for her death?


I love the transformation in Tom, he went from being super good to a stone cold killer who would put a bullet in anyone who gets in his way.

Looks like he is still alive.

Galwayguy35

meoklmrk91 wrote: »

Just wondering is this just another mainstream network procedural? I have it in my line up to watch, mainly because I love James Spader, worth a watch?

The first few episodes are a bit run of the mill but half way through the action really cranks up a gear.

Worth watching.

meoklmrk91

Galwayguy35 wrote: »

The first few episodes are a bit run of the mill but half way through the action really cranks up a gear.

Worth watching.

Thanks might give it a go so.

Hercule Poirot

I'm wondering if Red is telling the truth in that

her father did die in the fire, but that Red was the one who pulled her out - would explain the scars - and maybe he didn't tell her after she said that her only memory of her father was him saving her, i.e., Red didn't want to take that memory (although wrong) away from her

Don't know if that needs tags - but included to be safe

FreudianSlippers

Hercule Poirot wrote: »

I'm wondering if Red is telling the truth in that

her father did die in the fire, but that Red was the one who pulled her out - would explain the scars - and maybe he didn't tell her after she said that her only memory of her father was him saving her, i.e., Red didn't want to take that memory (although wrong) away from her

Don't know if that needs tags - but included to be safe

Yeah it's either that or a total Star Wars ripoff; Darth Vader the fire killed your father.

MrJones1973

I think I will cease watching this the end of season one. Its too formulaic . Would be surprised if it made it past season 3.

mafaa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecR6kz7PH-Q

JP Liz V1

Krysten Ritter and Mary-Louise Parker join for Season 2

Basq

Watched the first 7 - 8 episodes over the last few weeks and really enjoyed it.. think I'll finish season 1 and take it on next year.

mafaa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVK3YTjeRdM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxJMcxsnkWk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhT7cNsBQ58

Basq

Just finished the first season.. absolutely loved it!

Never was really a big fan of James Spader but he's just incredible in this.. cool and reserved one minute, then knee-capping someone the next without blinking.

The rest of the cast I could give or take.. particularly Diego Klattenhoff as Ressler who is just incredibly wooden.

But it's a great show.. looking forward to more!

Falthyron

Basq wrote: »

Just finished the first season.. absolutely loved it!

Never was really a big fan of James Spader but he's just incredible in this.. cool and reserved one minute, then knee-capping someone the next without blinking.

The rest of the cast I could give or take.. particularly Diego Klattenhoff as Ressler who is just incredibly wooden.

But it's a great show.. looking forward to more!

Two words: Boston Legal.

James Spader at his very best.

mafaa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jViaZwodyTw

mafaa

'The Blacklist' NBC: Red's Baundaries Are 'Never Safe', James Spader Teases Big Changes For Season 2

SPADER: We’re finding our way. I think people will see this season is different because we’re able to play with things that make a better show, like story and character. We’re not building a foundation anymore, which is what we spent last year doing. There are a lot of changes

mafaa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZJVO3GmXzA

FreudianSlippers

mafaa wrote: »

'The Blacklist' NBC: Red's Baundaries Are 'Never Safe', James Spader Teases Big Changes For Season 2

Yay. Mini-reboot is just what this show needs

donegal_man

Have Sky box set to record this series. I have episodes 6, 7 and 8 to watch but just noticed that the next one up to record is episode 13. Is there some reason not to show the intervening episodes? Given that we learn something about Red every week I imagine that missing four will leave a serious gap in the story line

squonk

No disrespect to you Freudian but that was a crap article. It sounds to me like hype and that they'll largely continue where they left off. I'd have thought it was inevitable that Lizzie would want someone to keep her warm at night now that fake hubbie is out of the picture. Also, did anyone not proof read the article? Baunderies? I thought it was a mis-type by Freudian but damn if it's not there on the article!

Precious flower

Just started watching the show a few weeks ago and though the first couple episodes where meh after episode 8/9 it seemed to pick up a lot! James Spader really makes it. I love the really odd storied he starts telling people before he kills/tortures them! Tom was quite good too the way he shifted from good guy to cold killer. However, the biggest problem with the show for me is how predictable the storylines are which lessens the interest. For next season I expect Lizzie and Agent Ressler to become involved with each other which I really hope they don't because that's just so painfully predictable!

Oh love Dembe too! Hope his characters gets more air time and more lines!