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Season 3 – The Blacklist

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For decades, ex-government agent Raymond "Red" Reddington has been one of the globe's most wanted fugitives. But then he agreed to work with the FBI to catch his "blacklist" of mobsters, spies and international terrorists -- on the condition that he must work with profiler Elizabeth Keen. Red's true intentions -- choosing Liz, a woman with whom he seemingly has no connection -- are unclear. Does Liz have secrets of her own? Red promises to teach Liz to think like a criminal "to see the bigger picture," whether she wants to or not.
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Critics Consensus

The Blacklist is back in top form with fresh dangers that put Red on the ropes while giving James Spader room to shine.

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Jodi Walker Entertainment Weekly 10/31/2017
I'm really quite surprised at how conceptual this season 3 premiere turned out to be. Go to Full Review Jason Evans Wall Street Journal 02/15/2017
It was quite an exciting season premiere. Go to Full Review John Doyle Globe and Mail 05/19/2016
The Blacklist is a terrific, inventive, entertaining and eccentric show by network standards. Indeed, by any standards. Go to Full Review Jane Bowron The Post NZ 10/11/2017
I'm not saying the newly invigorated Blacklist has become "Viewers Most Wanted", but so far I like. Go to Full Review Peter Canavese Groucho Reviews 08/02/2016
2.5/4
Season Three of The Blacklist upped the show's game with slightly more adventurous writing that made the show a more consistent bet from week to week. Go to Full Review Anthony Merino PopMatters 10/05/2015
8/10
Last season, there were many indications that The Blacklist was running on fumes. The Troll Farmer offers hope that the tank is finally refilled. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Mike O @RT20917020 May 18 At the start of the show I thought it had potential, but it is very repetitive, boring and predictable. The show tries to sell it self as "mysterious" but it REALLLY isn't. Reddington is getting more and more annoying every episode. I am sick of listening to his "stories" about where he was and what people he met. It is not well told and boring as hell. The best thing that happened in this season is Elizabeth Keen's death. Also why are the writers trying to dissect important topics such as abortion in the worst way possible? Why would any of Elizabeth's college's opinion matter in that choice? It should have been her decision, but instead it felt VERY forced. Like the writers tried to be political, but they failed miserably. TLDR: boring and stupid writing so far with mediocre acting. Don't watch! It was not worth painfully watching 3 seasons. Nothing paid off, nothing mattered. See more Paul D. @PaulDa Feb 27 Every single actor in this series is amazing. I love the storylines I love the acting I love everything about it. See more Antonio D. @kingtut224 07/02/2025 Not as engaging as pervious seasons, but just enough to keep coming back for more. The series went off to la-la land and slowly came back. See more Dalene J @RT14069226 05/20/2023 James Spader makes the show. Beginning to find Lizzie as an unappealingly irrational, emotion driven, self-involved character. Hoping the next season will remedy that. Huge fan of the writers and production values. See more lord b @RT97805964 03/07/2023 A lot of twists and turns. Famke Jansen makes an appearence wow! Great Stuff. This, 24, and the Following are only shows in last 10 years I like so far. See more Krzysztof P @RT62723140 02/23/2023 S1-9: Czasem wciąga, czasem nuży, czasem denerwuje, czasem zaskoczy. Równia pochyła. Każdy sezon coraz gorszy, mniej satysfakcjonujący i gubią sens See more Read all reviews
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James Spader

Raymond "Red" Reddington

Megan Boone

Elizabeth Keen

Diego Klattenhoff

Donald Ressler

Harry Lennix

Harold Cooper

Ryan Eggold

Tom Keen

Hisham Tawfiq

Dembe Zuma

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 1, 2015 The Troll Farmer With the FBI hunting Liz for the murder of the attorney general, she and Red go on the run; Red reaches out to a contact for help fleeing the city. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 8, 2015 Marvin Gerard With Ressler in hot pursuit, Liz only has Red to trust; Red asks a lawyer named Marvin Gerard for help with a hostage situation; the FBI wants to force Cooper out of the task force. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 15, 2015 Eli Matchett Liz and Red take a detour to the Midwest; Ressler, Aram and Samar accidentally uncover what could turn into a global food crisis; Cooper seeks help from an unexpected source. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 22, 2015 The Djinn Red asks the task force to help find a woman who fulfills revenge fantasies, who he believes can lead them to the Cabal and one step closer to clearing Liz. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 29, 2015 Arioch Cain The FBI and Reddington join forces to protect Liz when an enormous reward for her capture lures an unknown amount of unidentified assassins. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 5, 2015 Sir Crispin Crandall Red and Liz hear a trusted adviser of the Director has gone missing; Tom seeks the one man he thinks will be able to clear Liz's name. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 12, 2015 Zal Bin Hasaan A tragedy in Samar's past is brought to the surface during the hunt for an elusive international terrorist; the Cabal and the FBI make progress in their search for Red and Liz; Tom's plan to exonerate Liz hits a snag. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 19, 2015 Kings of the Highway Red lands in a dangerous situation -- and is unexpectedly separated from Liz; Samar decides to help Liz, despite the risks; Cooper and Tom continue their work to exonerate Liz. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 7, 2016 The Director Reddington and Aram resort to bold measures in hopes of guaranteeing Elizabeth Keen's safety as she awaits trial. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 14, 2016 The Director: Conclusion Red works with the task force to outmaneuver the Cabal and exonerate Elizabeth Keen before she is assassinated; Red delivers an ultimatum. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 21, 2016 Mr. Gregory Devry Liz tries to reclaim her life; Red helps the task force infiltrate an assembly of high-level criminals in hope of apprehending the leaders of lethal crime syndicates. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 28, 2016 The Vehm When Red's associate is killed with a rare medieval device, Red realizes a lethal vigilante group from the Middle Ages has been resurrected; Liz considers her next move after receiving shocking news. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 4, 2016 Alistair Pitt Red, Liz and the task force try to stop a negotiator who has resurfaced with the intent of uniting two rival families; Tom and a former flame reconnect. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 11, 2016 Lady Ambrosia A child who was missing and presumed dead turns out to be alive; Liz, Red and the task force search for a woman who may be abducting children; Tom faces shocking consequences. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 18, 2016 Drexel Red realizes that a notorious killer is responsible when the founder of a successful Internet startup is found dead; Tom is in a dangerous situation; Liz considers her options. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 25, 2016 The Caretaker A person who maintains an impenetrable safety deposit vault for criminals is linked to the murder of a State Department official; Tom makes a risky move; Liz searches for more information about her mother. Details Episode 17 Aired Apr 7, 2016 Mr. Solomon The task force races to stop a catastrophe after discovering tactical nuclear weapons have been targeted by thieves; Tom and Liz make a decision that will change their relationship. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 14, 2016 Mr. Solomon: Conclusion The task force depends on Red's unconventional methods to survive when tragedy puts a team member in grave danger; an unexpected complication could affect the future of Tom and Liz's baby. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 21, 2016 Cape May When a mysterious woman running from unknown assailants accidentally crosses paths with Reddington, he assists her in fighting her attackers. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 28, 2016 The Artax Network A mysterious group that uses a worldwide satellite network to operate inflicts a devastating loss on the FBI task force; Reddington faces a ghost from his past. Details Episode 21 Aired May 5, 2016 Susan Hargrave Reddington links a powerful woman to the recent tragic events, leading the task force to play a deadly game of cat and mouse to stop her from striking again. Details Episode 22 Aired May 12, 2016 Alexander Kirk Reddington and the FBI close in on the mysterious criminal at the helm of recent tragic events; the team is forced to work outside the law to take down its enemy. Details Episode 23 Aired May 19, 2016 Alexander Kirk: Conclusion Reddington and the team get closer to the person responsible for Liz's death; a betrayal sends the team racing to save one of its own. Details

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The Blacklist — Season 3

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Jon Bokenkamp, John Eisendrath, John Davis, John Fox
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-14 (V)
Genre
Crime, Drama, Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 1, 2015