The Blacklist

• Title: The Blacklist – The Bear Mask
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“The Bear Mask” gives us an acid trip fueled time loop as Aram‘s (Amir Arison) choice to move forward with some experimental hallucinogenic therapy traps him in a loop where the team is continuously under attack by unknown assailants (who turn out to be led by his darker unconscious). At least he seems to have gotten some inner peace from the stressful situation. Reddington‘s (James Spader) story take place outside the loop and confirms Mr. Kaplan wasn’t in the explosion leaving questions looming as to the identity of the adversary is working against him (could it eventually turn out to be Kaplan, or is that just a smokescreen to hide the truth of someone nearly as close who knows as much about Reddington’s operation as his former friend?).

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• Title: The Blacklist – Laszlo Jankowics
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In an episode where the task force looks to take down an insane dealer in psychedelic drugs, The Blacklist continues to tease the possible return of Mr. Kaplan. While the cliffhanger seems to suggest Kaplan is still alive, it seems also quite possible someone is gaslighting Reddington (James Spader) and taking on the identity of his old associate for their own reasons (possibly with inside help?). Whether or not it is Kaplan, or some new threat, it’s obvious the threat of this new player is quite real and whoever it might be they seem to have far too much knowledge of Raymond’s organization.

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• Title: The Blacklist – El Conejo
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Although the murder of Elizabeth continues to be the focus of Reddington (James Spader), who will find a big clue behind his recent troubles foreshadowing the return of an important supporting character, the main story of “El Conejo” focuses on Aram (Amir Arison) whose security software has been weaponized to attack a cartel. After rescuing Aram, he’s forced to realize the dangerous implications of what he’s created and make some tough decisions. As for Reddington, a name he never expected to hear again has popped up in his investigation. But how exactly is Mr. Kaplan involved in what happened to Elizabeth Keen?

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