Raymond Reddington In The Blacklist

The Blacklist, a TV thriller series, develops its characters slowly. Most episodes give the audience just enough information to keep them coming back. Although, a few episodes introduce much more about the characters than others. Naturally, the first episode sticks out as one that reveals more about the characters than usual. Our brains make decisions on characters almost instantly whether we realize it or not. That initial reaction is how you will generally feel about that character. The audience learns to appreciate and understand Raymond “Red” Reddington more as the show goes on. Red is willing to do what it takes for him and his friends even if it means risking his life, destroying relationships with other people, breaking the law, and possibly most important, making a personal gain.
When Raymond Reddington is introduced, he is sitting on a park bench outside of an FBI building. He walks into the building and begins signing in. As the woman working the computer scans his passport, he sets his briefcase down. He then takes off his suit jacket and hat. When the scan is complete, an alert comes on the screen reading, “Arrest on sight.” Alarms begin to

The show portrays him as a villain but he does not always fit the description of one. He does not always follow the law. He ruins people from his days as a fugitive and has a reason for all of it. Although the reason may not be shown immediately, it connects to the plan Reddington has in the long run. He fits the description of a villain because he does murder the people that get in the way of his plan. As well as always profiting in some way as he helps the FBI. But, he also has a code that he will not break. A set of morals that he lives by. He risks life and limb to protect the ones he cares about. He also helps the FBI arrest some of the worst criminals in the world. He seems to care about no one at all, but when he cares about someone, he gives them everything he