Pilot

At first, Spader's scenery chewing and the over the top plot elements may suggest something like 24, or a somewhat less horrific Silence of the Lambs, or a tv size Bourne. But as the storytelling keeps going sideways, it's clear this is all, and none, of that: The Blacklist stands primarily on 2 mysteries - what is the list and why has Red compiled it; and how does Elizabeth Keen fit into his plans? Trying to find out both, or either, makes for some pretty addictive watching. A solid, strong pilot that sets up many interesting possibilities, and doesn't insult the intelligence of the viewer, with solid performances - including Spader, whose over the top approach has a lot more going on than is apparent at first blush.

A good introduction to what will turn out to be an amazing series. Spader nails his performance as Reddington, and there's a lot of mystery waiting to be uncovered over time.

Also, why are people arguing about whether or not someone's name matches his country? My first name is Italian and my last name is German, and Im from neither of those countries.

SEEN ALOT OF SHOWS BUT SHORTY GOING THROW IT ON DAY 1 OF THE JOB. Ive held back watching this show but now I'm in the for the long haul 8 seasons hopefully every episode is great!

The injuries sustained by Lizzy (on her foreheard) in this episode kinda triggered my trypophobia.

Was it just me?.

Its just the perfect start for a mysterious and unpredictable tv show. The way the story goes on just really catch up you, and the time goes fast, so many things happen but you feel that every step has his own value to tell this initial story. The direction is very good, the cuts are smoothly good and the action is very nice for a pilot, you can expect high emotions and feelings even in a few contact with the characters, also, the music and the soundtrack is good, make you go to this FBI atmosphere with tension and excitement, and thanks for the final reference to jayz 99 problems, this was legendary.