The Blacklist (2013)
A notorious criminal surrenders to the FBI, offering a list of dangerous fugitives in a gritty, suspenseful game.
Raymond "Red" Reddington, one of the FBI's most wanted fugitives, surrenders in person at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C. He claims that he and the FBI have the same interests: bringing down dangerous criminals and terrorists. In the last two decades, he's made a list of criminals and terrorists that matter the most but the FBI cannot find because it does not know they exist. Reddington calls this "The Blacklist". Reddington will co-operate, but insists that he will speak only to Elizabeth Keen, a rookie FBI profiler.
How intense is The Blacklist?
The Blacklist has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-14.
What The Blacklist feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittypulpytense
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Blacklist
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Is The Blacklist scary?
No. The Blacklist is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Blacklist gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Blacklist sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Blacklist OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
Where can I stream The Blacklist?
The Blacklist is streaming on Netflix.
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