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The Blacklist

2013
43 min
TV-14
7.9/10
295,767 votes
CrimeDramaMystery

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Overview

A highly articulate, erudite and intelligent businessman and mastermind, "Red" Reddington, has allegedly been on the "10 Most Wanted List" of various U.S. law enforcement agencies for over 20 years. The legend is that Red is as elusive as he is clever, controlling a labyrinth of creative enterprises, coupled with uncanny ability to gather and fines...

Writers

Jon Bokenkamp

Top Cast

James Spader
Diego Klattenhoff
Harry Lennix
AwardsWon 1 Primetime Emmy. 3 wins & 33 nominations total

About The Blacklist (2013)

Seriesoverview · cast · reception · where to watch

Overview

The Blacklist (2013) is a Crime, Drama, and Mystery series from United States. The series spans 10 seasons and was produced primarily in English.

What it's about

A highly articulate, erudite and intelligent businessman and mastermind, "Red" Reddington, has allegedly been on the "10 Most Wanted List" of various U.S. law enforcement agencies for over 20 years. The legend is that Red is as elusive as he is clever, controlling a labyrinth of creative enterprises, coupled with uncanny ability to gather and finesse information at the drop of a hat. On the first day at FBI for a new female profiler fresh out of Quantico, Red offers to bandy wits with the FBI. Red promises to deliver various criminals and plots previously unknown to any branch of law enforcement... and all Red requests in return is to choose his muse.

Cast and crew

The series stars James Spader, Diego Klattenhoff, and Harry Lennix in supporting roles. Writing credits go to Jon Bokenkamp, whose work establishes the story structure and dialogue throughout.

Critical reception

On IMDb, The Blacklist holds a rating of 7.9/10 based on 295,767 user votes. Notable recognition: Won 1 Primetime Emmy. 3 wins & 33 nominations total. These numbers place The Blacklist within the broader landscape of Crime and Drama television from 2013, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.

Where to watch

The Blacklist is currently available to stream with a subscription on Netflix. It can also be rented or purchased digitally through Amazon, Fandango at Home, and AppleTV. Streaming rights move between platforms regularly, so the providers shown above reflect current availability based on the most recent data we have on file.

Why The Blacklist is worth knowing

If you enjoy Crime or Drama television, The Blacklist offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 2013 release, it sits within a specific moment in television history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how crime evolved during that period. Performances from James Spader and Diego Klattenhoff are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related series, and keep The Blacklist on your watchlist for later.

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