The Blacklist

[G Richards]

I see a few threads about programmes from America on here, so I just wanted to highlight this one. The Blacklist pilot episode aired last week on NBC and I thought it was quite good. James Spader has a slight touch of the Hannibel Lector's about him, at least in the first episode. I don't know if this will catch on or if it will become a big programme or not, but if it comes to blighty, keep an eye out for it. 

 

The Blacklist. 

 

[Sweeney287]

I have Sky+'d this, think it starts Friday.

[Elite]

Not been given the best reviews thus far, I shall await until season 1 has ended and see how it fares.

[Magellan06]

Just watched season 1, quite good but the really great thing is the music, if they ever do a sound track it'll be awesome! (take about 10 CDs like) Now for season 2.

[Elmyn Noos]

Just started watching this and it's a bit rubbish. Only up to about episode 6, but each episode feels rushed and predictable. Spader is good, but the rest are a bit wooden. I'll stick with it for a bit, but can't see me seeing out the whole of series 1.

[redheart]

It is shit.

 

Every week they were searching for a criminal who was "literally the most dangerous person in the world."

 

They cannot all be you daft sacks

[REDTALISKER]

Anything with James Spader in my book is worth watching. Never warmed to the female lead however and yes it can at times be predictable but I do enjoy the central intrigue to the series. I can't remember now when but at some point you realize that he isn't giving these names up randomly but there is a purpose behind it. It's fluff but entertaining fluff. And yes the music is good too.

[G Richards]

Finished season two over here a couple of weeks ago. I'm still enjoying it. Completely agree about the music. The one where Tom goes to Germany and he shaves his head - great song during that scene. 

 

The Blacklist - Meet Christof Mannheim (Episode Highlight)

[Elmyn Noos]

I'm warming to it, as the story that runs through it is intriguing. The problem for me is that without the ads it is a shade over 40 mins an episode, so the catching of each villain feels rushed and contrived.

[skend04]

I've only just started with this. Up to episode 9 but agree the case of the week thing is a bit weak. The timeline seems all askew too unless they are solving cases in half a day.