" The Blacklist: Anslo Garrick " is a high-stakes, two-part episode (Season 1, Episodes 9 and 10) that serves as a major turning point in the series. It features a brutal siege on the Post Office—the FBI’s secret black site—led by one of Raymond Reddington’s oldest and most personal enemies.
: This episode humanizes Ressler, as he is severely injured during the siege. Red is forced to perform field surgery on him inside The Box, forging a begrudging respect between the two.
: Red’s speech about wanting to "sleep like I slept when I was a boy" is considered one of James Spader’s best performances in the series. The Blacklist - Ansl...
: For the first time, the audience sees Red truly cornered and losing people he cares about (specifically Luli Zeng).
: Anslo Garrick, a specialist in extracting high-value targets from secure locations, infiltrates the Post Office with a tactical team to capture Reddington. " The Blacklist: Anslo Garrick " is a
: Played by Ritchie Coster, he is a "Rememory" specialist who was once a member of Red's network. He is motivated by a deep-seated grudge after Red allegedly shot him in the face years prior.
: Red’s eventual "disappearance" at the end of Part 2 resets the status quo, making him a fugitive from both the FBI and his own enemies once again. Red is forced to perform field surgery on
: The destruction of the Post Office's "invincibility" forces the task force to operate with much more paranoia moving forward. Memorable Moments