About The Blacklist in a few words:

“The Blacklist” is a gripping television series that follows the story of Raymond “Red” Reddington, a former government agent turned high-profile criminal who voluntarily surrenders to the FBI. Reddington offers his knowledge and assistance in capturing notorious criminals but on one condition – he only works with rookie profiler Elizabeth Keen. As the duo navigates a complex web of international espionage, political intrigue, and personal vendettas, they uncover shocking secrets that tie into Keen’s mysterious past and Reddington’s enigmatic motives. With each episode, the series delivers intense action, suspenseful plot twists, and a deep exploration of the characters’ intricate relationships. “The Blacklist” keeps viewers on the edge of their seats, constantly guessing and unraveling the truth behind the intricate puzzle that is Reddington’s blacklist.

Meet the characters from The Blacklist

Raymond Reddington

Raymond is this utterly theatrical mixture of gentleman thief and chessmaster who shows up with a hat, a navy suit, and the wrong kind of morals — in the best way. He speaks in stories and riddles and somehow people always end up trusting him (or terrified of him), which is kind of the point, I think. He’s lavish and cozy and can be ridiculous about food one minute and chillingly strategic the next — like he collects fine whiskies and also collects secrets. Every time he smiles you wonder if he’s telling you the truth or about to rewrite your life, and honestly that’s the most fun part.

Elizabeth Keen

Liz is that walking mystery who switches from terrified to ferocious in, like, two lines of dialogue; you never quite catch her asleep, metaphorically speaking. She’s stubborn, fiercely protective, and has this weirdly soft way of being dangerous — the blend of rookie heart and old-soul trauma makes her addictive to watch. She tries to do the right thing but keeps tripping over all the messy truths about who she actually is (and then covers it with a sensible jacket). Also she has a thing for red pens? or red scarves? maybe both — cute but deadly.

Mr. Kaplan

Mr. Kaplan is the obsessive, efficiency-obsessed cleaner with a maternal streak and a terrifying moral code; she’ll scrub the world of messes and then scold you for not doing the dishes. She is organized to a fault, which sounds boring until you see her flip into ruthless mode to protect what she thinks is right — and suddenly you’re on her side, even if you promised you wouldn’t be. She bakes or she doesn’t? I can’t remember but there is definitely an apron in the picture and maybe an old photograph she keeps hidden. She’s not warm in the obvious way, but she loves fiercely, which is oddly comforting.

Dembe

Dembe is pure calm energy wrapped in a bodyguard who could also be a philosophy professor on slow days, and yes he will beat you if you deserve it. He’s loyal to the core, a moral compass with fists, quietly funny in the most deadpan way, and somehow the whole room calms when he speaks. He carries grief and wisdom like souvenirs, and has a soft tooth for sweets — or was that just a rumor? Either way, he balances Reddington’s chaos with a steady presence that you trust almost instantly.

Aram

Aram is the adorable, over-caffeinated tech wizard who babbles about code like it’s poetry and then panics about social cues, bless him. He is brilliant and anxious in equal measure, the kind of person who will hack your heart and your database without meaning to, and then apologize profusely. He’s surprisingly brave when it counts (interface, firewall or actual danger — he shows up), and he has this nerdy pride in small things like bagels or bad puns that makes him impossible not to root for. Also he wears awkward shirts and somehow makes them iconic.

Katarina Rostova

Katarina is the ghost in the room — glamorous, brilliant, and totally untrustworthy in the most fascinating way; she could be your spy mother or your nightmare, sometimes both. She operates on layers — lies wrapped in truth wrapped in performance art — so you never know which version you met this time, which is half the point. She loves puzzles and languages and probably a cryptic scarf; she is both heartbreakingly maternal and alarmingly distant, which is wildly confusing but compelling. Everyone thinks they know her until they don’t, and then it’s too late, obviously.

Ressler

Ressler is the exact opposite of chaos: rigid, procedural, and a little terrifying in his commitment to rules, but secretly more soft than he’d ever admit. He’s all discipline and intensity — early riser, immaculate uniform, probably a very sad playlist — but he’ll drop everything for the people he cares about, which undermines his whole “by-the-book” persona in the best way. There’s a dry humor buried under that steely exterior, like a small, grudging smile after a victory. He hates surprises but somehow ends up in the middle of them, forever.

Samar

Samar is sharp, witty, and practical with a very low tolerance for nonsense; she cuts through drama like a knife and is oddly fun at parties (if she went to them). She trusts instincts over paperwork, which frustrates colleagues but also solves cases, because, surprise, the instincts are usually right. She can be sarcastic and blunt but has this subtle care for the team that slips out in inconveniently soft ways, like sharing gum or an unexpected compliment. Also she drinks iced coffee like it’s the elixir of life — possibly true.