‘The Blacklist’ season 2, episode 7 preview: Megan Boone, Ryan Eggold, door aftermath in ‘The Scimitar’
Tonight, “The Blacklist” aired an episode on NBC that revolved around many things, from an animal trade to human-hunters to Ressler’s addition to finally, some information all about that mystery door and what was on the other side.
Now, we have an episode coming up in “The Scimitar” that is going to be at least partially about picking up some of the pieces, and hopefully giving us some more answers in the process. For those wondering, Red’s also going to have some quality time with Zoe D’Antonio, who seeming did not recognize him tonight:
“When an Iranian nuclear scientist is suspiciously assassinated, a revenge ploy begins against a valued American. Red (James Spader) informs agents Keen (Megan Boone) and Navabi (Mozhan Marno) that a dangerously conniving hitman “The Scimitar” (guest star Waleed F. Zuaiter) has been sent to the job. Liz and Ressler (Diego Klattenhoff) find themselves in a tricky predicament as they investigate a surveillance lead. Agent Keen attempts to gather information on Berlin (Peter Stormare), while Red finds company with a woman working at a food truck.”
We expect not only big surprises in this episode, but also big ratings. After all, both “Castle” and “NCIS: Los Angeles” are airing repeats next week.
Ultimately, though, we just hope that the show does something big to make us buy that this “Tom is captured” twist is worth watching. As of right now, we’re pretty convinced that this is the worst thing that the show has done to date.
What do you want to see on this episode of “The Blacklist”? Share with a comment. (Photo via NBC.)
BGJ
October 31, 2014 @ 5:34 am
I could have accepted Tom being back in the show if Liz had turned him over to the FBI for questioning about his motives, for questioning him about Berlin (we assume he was hired by Berlin) and his motives, or to charge him with the murders of Jolene and the Texan. But since she did none of those things, I really think it’s a bad idea. She is proving herself less of an FBI agent and more of a psychopath. I was hoping to see her character grow in more positive ways. I like twists and turns in a story to keep it interesting, but they need to make sense. I’d hate to see her go down a rabbit hole she will never be able to truly get out of.
sharrie
October 29, 2014 @ 5:42 pm
Calm down people. We all knew he wasn’t dead. It could not have been that easy considering the situation and characters involved. I think this is a means to an end for her character. She has to get answers, he has information, why shouldn’t she get it from him. He owes her that much.
Luke Davies
October 28, 2014 @ 7:38 am
Sorry you’re all jumping to conclusions.
Who said it was Liz that captured and kept Tom locked up, you’re all assuming that to be the case. Liz may well have had some ‘inside help’ on that one…
The writer’s had to get Tom back in somehow given the ending of Season 1 and this was a creative way of doing it – don’t see the need for everyone to moan about predictability.
boredwithyourconspiracy
October 28, 2014 @ 5:48 am
I was so disappointed with the Tom reveal for so many reasons. For one, it was the obvious choice. What else would it be? And for two, it makes absolutely no sense for Elizabeth’s character. It was a poor choice, and no amount of post-explanation is ever going to make it any less of a terrible choice. That last scene painted her like she was some sort of psychopath.
One of my absolute favorite parts of this show is how well the writers seem to carry the characters. Their actions make sense, they develop through the show’s events and we see them grow. This is not growth. It’s like a bad fanfiction that got some screen time.