The Blacklist: A Show Full of Twists and Turns
The Blacklist is a crime thriller series that follows the exploits of Raymond “Red” Reddington, a notorious criminal mastermind who surrenders to the FBI and offers to help them catch other dangerous criminals on his list. However, he has one condition: he will only work with Elizabeth “Liz” Keen, a rookie FBI profiler who has a mysterious connection to him.
The show is known for its unpredictable plot twists, such as revealing that Liz’s husband Tom was a spy, that her mother was a KGB agent, and that Red is not her biological father. One of the most shocking twists happened in season 3, when Liz faked her own death twice to escape from her enemies and Red’s influence.
Liz’s Death in Season 8: Is It Real or Fake?
In the season 8 finale, Liz and Red finally confront each other and learn the truth about their relationship. Liz discovers that Red is actually a former KGB agent named N-13, who stole a secret archive of intelligence from the Soviet Union and used it to create his criminal empire. Red reveals that he is dying from a rare blood disorder and that he took on the identity of the real Raymond Reddington, who was Liz’s father and who died in a fire when she was a child.
However, their conversation is interrupted by one of Neville Townsend’s henchmen, who shoots Liz in the back. Liz falls to the ground and dies in Red’s arms, while her life flashes before her eyes. The episode ends with Red crying over her body and saying “I’m sorry”.
Many fans were shocked and saddened by Liz’s death, while others were skeptical and hopeful that she might still be alive. After all, Liz has faked her death before, and the show has a history of bringing back characters who were presumed dead, such as Mr. Kaplan, Tom, and Katarina Rostova.
However, it seems that Liz’s death is indeed real and final, as confirmed by the show’s creator Jon Bokenkamp and the actress Megan Boone, who both announced their departure from the series before the season 8 finale aired. According to Bokenkamp, Liz’s death was planned as a way to conclude her story arc and to set up a new direction for the show in season 9. According to Boone, Liz’s death was a creative choice that she supported and respected.
What’s Next for The Blacklist?
The Blacklist season 9 premiered on October 21, 2021, and it promises to explore the aftermath of Liz’s death and the impact it will have on the other characters, especially Red. The show will also introduce new threats and challenges for Red and the Task Force, as well as new allies and enemies.
The show’s executive producer John Eisendrath said that season 9 will be a “rebirth” for the show, and that it will offer a fresh perspective and a new energy. He also said that the show will continue to honor Liz’s legacy and to pay tribute to her character.
The Blacklist season 9 airs on Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.
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