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: This episode humanizes Ressler, as he is severely injured during the siege. Red is forced to perform field surgery on him inside The Box, forging a begrudging respect between the two.

: Played by Ritchie Coster, he is a "Rememory" specialist who was once a member of Red's network. He is motivated by a deep-seated grudge after Red allegedly shot him in the face years prior. The Blacklist - Ansl...

: These episodes introduce the "Mole" subplot, revealing that the FBI's secure facility was compromised from the inside, leading to a season-long hunt for the traitor. Key Characters to Watch : This episode humanizes Ressler, as he is

: For the first time, the audience sees Red truly cornered and losing people he cares about (specifically Luli Zeng). He is motivated by a deep-seated grudge after

" The Blacklist: Anslo Garrick " is a high-stakes, two-part episode (Season 1, Episodes 9 and 10) that serves as a major turning point in the series. It features a brutal siege on the Post Office—the FBI’s secret black site—led by one of Raymond Reddington’s oldest and most personal enemies.

: Red’s speech about wanting to "sleep like I slept when I was a boy" is considered one of James Spader’s best performances in the series.