The Blacklist season 5 spoilers: The bigger picture of suitcase mystery
We’ve spent a lot of time this summer already cycling through some of our theories for the sake of this article, though, we want to look more into what one of the powers-that-be at the NBC show thinks about the situation that is coming up. In speaking (per TV Guide), show creator Jon Bokenkamp details that Reddington is trying to keep something very specific at bay, and it’s a mystery that goes all the way back to the show’s pilot:
“The contents of that suitcase represent a much larger mystery that Red is trying to wrangle in, something that he’s actually proactively trying to hide … We’ve answered this paternity question, but at the same time, we realize that that’s not why Red entered her life. … There is something much larger at play here, and it’s going to cause Reddington problems.”
We do feel as though one of the show’s central conceits has always been the idea that Liz, in the mind of Reddington, was special and that she offered up something that he could not get any other way. Maybe it is access to the FBI, or maybe it’s some other connection that has not been revealed as of yet. If Liz turns out to be a pawn more so than an asset, this could sever the bond that they have.
One other fantastic tease from the TV Guide story is that the show is going to appreciate the opportunity to see a Reddington separated from a criminal empire, something that Mr. Kaplan did effectively take from him:
“Whether it’s relationships or financial resources, he is really starting over. What’s fun about it is that, he relishes the opportunity to start over. He’s not down and out and bummed. … Reddington’s kind of hanging out at the pool having a grand time, deciding what he wants to do next.”
Our main cause for excitement here is the chance to see a very different performance from James Spader, as Reddington doesn’t have to be full-on at first anymore. He could be a little more relaxed and settled, even if you know that it’s not something destined to last with him given that he is not a character who excels at leaving well enough alone. There is always a next level with him, and with that always another gear.
What do you want to see when it comes to both the suitcase mystery and beyond on The Blacklist season 5? Be sure to share in the comments below! (Photo: NBC.)
C Spottswood
August 24, 2017 @ 2:59 pm
These were early and perhaps ill thought statements by the the show.
Note, contents is plural and the suitcase has a divider in it so what all is in the case , why was it hidden and who all are looking for it?
Truth be written the finale made no sense nor its promo that is not reflective of the episode as Liz never makes it to Tansi Farm. The writers inserted the locker scene and this makes Tansi farm and the trip at the end of the Finale stupid as Kaplan no longer has either the case nor the key to the locker at that point. What is worse the case was not to be turned over to the FBI but that is who Liz is so those specific instruction Tom spoke of must take this into account Kaplan did not give the bag to Gale. and she did not simply hand it to Liz either. Fact is a four year old will not by looking at remains know who they belong to so why should Liz and even being offered the truth the bigger story was that Liz got out the car, as in she does not truly want the truth, she wants what she wants to be true, and until she makes up her mind anyone including Tom who tries to hand her the truth will be treated with disdain, Like Braxton, Kirk, Krilov and Kaplan. You do not have to look beyond the past to see that.
As for the rebuilding process being important that too makes no sense. Just like it being silly that Tom already knows Kaplan is dead, It is not like it would be on the evening news. Same goes for Red’s financial issues which he should not have unless Kate robbed the people Red worked with. That was not in the show so writers either need to put it in the show or tone this non sense down. Red has lockers all over the place. He launders cash and prints counterfrit cash. The Kaplan thing was all about reputation that as you saw Red killed those who would know what happened, Abe, Kaplan’s men and Hunter are all dead as is that man in Germany. It was a failed coup. The reason Red shot his partner died with his partner. Seriously tell me that you did not figure that one out. Only major problem will be replacing Edwards as the plane is easily replaced.
Oh an concerning the case I would have it stolen from Tom and have Red rescue Tom yet again to hire tom to replace Baz and work with Dembe in protecting Liz which is all really Tom wants to do any how. At some point this has to tie back to Liz or the nonsense of a bigger mystery is grounded in nothing at all as at the core of the story Red comes to Washington to talk to Liz and only Liz because of who Liz’s father “IS” and that has not changed with anything discovered or revealed in Season 4.
By the way get a fan on this story not another person repeating gossip, press releases and sound bites from other interviews as I hate sounding like a know it all when most of it all is in the episodes to look and listen to.
Αριστοτέλης Λαχανόπουλος
August 24, 2017 @ 2:07 pm
Lame article. You didn’t spoil anything as the title suggests you didn’t even give a theory or speculation. You just stated some already known fatcs