The Blacklist season 4 finale forecast: Reddington, Liz, and a hope for closure
How do you create a culmination of Reddington’s development? How do you make Liz not only the person to change things, but the person who wants to change things?
What will happen – There is not much known at present about the finale of The Blacklist, but we anticipate that the arc of Reddington’s sabotage will reach a peak. We should know by this point who was behind the attempt to dismantle the organization, and this is mostly about the final battle. Reddington will assemble an army, but the question is how many people he will have lost in the process. His aggression and erratic behavior will have consequences. It’s one thing to be dangerous and and have a plan; it’s another thing to be dangerous and off the rails. As of late, Reddington has become more of the latter, and this could wash away his relationship with the FBI.
As for Liz, we imagine that Ryan Eggold will be back as Tom for the final episode this season, especially with the show’s future uncertain. This episode will offer answers, and probably try to satisfy in the event that the show is ending. (Adding in here after the fact that the odds are reasonably high that the show will get a season 5; that may have come across as otherwise in a previous draft.)
What should happen – Just explain the connection between Liz and Reddington. We don’t think that the two are a daughter and her father, but there are plenty of other compelling reasons why he could be closely monitoring her life. Surprise us. Also, don’t be afraid that this knowledge in any way compromises the show and its ability to be relevant and surprising moving forward. The mystery is not why people watch. They do so for the interesting Blacklisters, the mysteries, and the great performances from the likes of Megan Boone and James Spader.
When it comes to giving a compelling cliffhanger for season 5, it doesn’t have to be substantial. Whether it be introducing a potential new villain or raising a new question (maybe about Reddington’s background separate from Liz?), you can start fresh without the burden of four years of mystery surrounding their relationship. As much as we’ve enjoyed the story as of late, we do think that the show is worthy of a fresh start.
How do you want to see The Blacklist season 4 conclude? Share in the comments below!
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Paolo Banzatti
May 9, 2017 @ 9:06 am
In my opinion liz and red are really father and daughter: in the first season red says he tells liz that his true father died in a fire: and guess what is on the red schnauzer? Burns do not know what grade.
Mishkababy
April 18, 2017 @ 5:15 am
In the Djinn episode Liz said her fantasy was to walk in the park with her husband with their daughter between them. That has to be Mr ad Mrs Keen. I also hope to see her reunite with Dom. Red told her she would have her fantasy. I see Dembe, Harold, Aram and Samar as survivors. Hutchins will pay for Raven Wright’s death. I don’t think Ressler will make it either. He’s always been odd man out. I see no hope for Red. He has the government, other world leaders, the underworld of crime and even his old colleagues after him. But somehow, I see him sacrificing himself in some way to save Liz.