Five Reasons to Watch The Blacklist After the Super Bowl

We’re just a day way til the biggest sporting event in the country begins. The New England Patriots against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX in Arizona. Who isn't excited about it? As I’m rooting for the Patriots, I’ll be looking forward to the Super Bowl after show which will be The Blacklist.

Yes, after the Super Bowl The Blacklist will air a two-part episode. If you haven’t heard of the show, it’s about an FBI most wanted criminal, Raymond “Red” Reddington (played by James Spader), turned himself in, he not only surrendered by gives the FBI a bit of interest when he reveals that he has a list of the most dangerous and vicious criminals that they don’t know. But he’ll help with only one condition, that he works only with a rookie FBI agent, Elizabeth Keen (played by Megan Boone). 

Now in it’s second season, the show is a massive hit, if you haven’t seen it, I recommend you to stay tune after the game.

1. The man that's Red

Bold, smart, class and wears the best hats, James Spader is the right guy to play Raymond "Red" Reddington. Can you think of anyone else playing this character?

2. Red’s monologues

If there’s something that you can’t get enough of it’s hearing Red’s amusing and dramatic monologues. It could be either during a moment of danger or when he’s confronting a blacklister or someone that he admires.

3. The criminals on the list

The criminals that are on the show are amazing and scary. These are the ones that are being caught but also hunting as well.  There's  names like The Stewmaker, The Judge, The Alchemist, Lord Baltimore and for this Sunday’s episode, the blacklister is Luther Braxton who will be played by Ron Perlman. Who wouldn't be afraid of this criminal?

4. One tough FBI agent

 Just like Red, Elizabeth Keen, is one tough character. She maybe nice and sweet on the outside but she can kick butt on the inside. This second half of the season we'll learn why Red is tied to her past. Which is one of the most asked question of the series.

5. The stories are thrilling 

The writing on this show is outstanding. The story lines and the characters that they writers come up with is so creative and fresh. It’s such a thrilling, action-packed show that keeps you on your feet and once you think what might turn out will go completely opposite.

If you haven’t seen The Blacklist, you can catch the first season on Netflix and you can catch up on this season’s episodes/recaps at NBC.com. Don’t miss The Blacklist when it airs after the Super Bowl, which is a two-part episode that will conclude on its new night and time Thursday, Feb. 5th at 9/8c. You really can’t miss it.