The Blacklist will be ringing in the new year with a fresh slate.
Yes, we’re talking about 2015 already because The Blacklist Season 2 Episode 8 marked the 2014 finale of this strong NBC drama.
The installment found Reddington working to find out who framed him for Berlin’s daughter’s death, while also investigating a bombing in the Soviet Union that killed 50 people.
After a few twists and turns, we learned that Red’s associate Alan Fitch (Alan Alda) was actually behind the frame job.
Technically, Fitch used people to do his dirty work because that’s how wealthy folks roll, but let there be no doubt: he’s the guilty party.
This revelation prompted Berlin to kill Fitch… and Reddington to subsequently kill Berlin. And – bam! – just like that, The Blacklist has dispensed of a major chunk of the plot from Seasons 1 and 2. And it’s done so in an organic, impressive manner.
With the second half of The Blacklist Season 2 set to kick off on Super Bowl Sunday, we now know where things are going: Fitch’s group, known as The Fulcrum, will be going after Red.
Meanwhile, Tom is on the loose.
He’s more connected to Red than previously believed, as Lizzie couldn’t bring herself to kill her shady husband, which is at least true to her character.
Lizzie shared a nice moment with Reddington toward the end of the hour that speaks volumes about how much closer they continue to grow.
What did everyone else think of this episode? Does it leave you wanting more next year? A lot more?
Go watch The Blacklist online via the video above in order to relive the fall finale and wonder exactly what may in store this February.