Pilot

The Blacklist is a thrilling crime drama that keeps you on the edge of your seat from the very first episode. The show follows Raymond "Red" Reddington, a former criminal mastermind who mysteriously surrenders to the FBI. He offers to help them catch the world's most dangerous criminals-people they didn't even know existed-under one condition: he works only with rookie profiler Elizabeth Keen.

James Spader delivers an outstanding performance as Red. His character is smart, unpredictable, and strangely charming, making him one of the most fascinating anti-heroes on television. The chemistry between Red and Elizabeth adds depth to the show, and the mystery surrounding their relationship keeps viewers hooked.

Each episode introduces a new name on the blacklist, with clever twists, intense action, and moral dilemmas that make you think. The storylines are well-written, although in later seasons the plot can get a bit complex and repetitive. Still, the strong cast, stylish production, and emotional backstory make it worth watching.

"The Blacklist," Season 1, Episode 1: "Pilot" (2013) is a professionally produced crime drama about an ex-government agent turned top FBI fugitive, Raymond Reddington played by James Spader, after he turns himself in to capture other top criminals. The only catch in his deal is that he refuses to speak to anyone other than newly hired FBI profiler, Elizabeth Keen played by Megan Boone. This episode is 45 minutes of suspense, action, and intrigue through excellent acting. Reddington is dapper and controlled, while his counterpart, Keen, is uneasy and can be easily compared to the viewer. This show has major potential to go in any direction.

This pilot is captivating and draws the viewer into the different levels of the storylines. This show has several storyline layers that with the overall story continuing throughout the season and the episode storyline concluding by the end of the show. I love how the writer, Jon Bokenkamp, some how makes Reddington likeable enough to root for even though he is a notable "bad guy." I will continue to watch this show as long as it is on the air and recommend all viewers who enjoy a great storyline with twist and turns.

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.

After watching the entire series (until season 8) I must admit that this is the best pilot in all TV. In this first episode you already want to know everything, it leaves you with a lot of questions.

This is a pilot. As is the case with any series that I start, I recognize that the characters aren't developed, the plot is somewhat preposterous, the FBI looks incompetent, and so on. So, now, what do they do to fix the sharp edges and get us involved. Our psychotic puppeteer must have some reason for doing what he is doing. I suppose it starts to involve kindred spirits and all that. This episode is so over the top. The thing that sent me into the kitchen to chop vegetables was the abduction of the little girl. It's as if a secret document was opened, saying, "Act as stupidly and as incompetently as you can and get the little girl kidnapped." She could have been protected in so many ways, but off to the highway with danger lurking around every corner. Anyway, give them a chance and see how well written this show is.