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Like or reblog if you love the character Raymond Reddington

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The Real World of Raymond Reddington // Pt. 1

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Yep. GIRLFRIEND. Word used in different episodes. 'NOT OUR IMAGINATIONS.'

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S1E22 The Blaclist. The unforgivable act. Tom gives the hit list to Berlin’s man. Tom says “That’s everyone.” Later, just before Red arrives to take care of matters, but after Cooper and Meera have already been attacked, Berlin’s man gives instructions over the phone: “Let’s deal with the other female agent first, then I want you to take care of the ginger.” Lizzie is the “other female agent”.

Tom’s major crime is not the “pretend marriage” that seems to be the focus of Lizzie’s problem with Tom, while that in itself is horrible….it is ^this. Not forgivable.

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Sigh.

can you just stop being so adorable? that’d be great!

I’m done

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Seriously though. Does anyone besides The Blacklist writers actually enjoy Tom Keen? Anyone?

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Bokenkamp calls to pitch a show to FOX and Chris Carter answers the phone.

CC: (after introductions) But, you already have a show don't you?

JB: *beams* Yeah, The Blacklist.

CC: Right, right, I loved the first season. *a beat* Season two was kind of rough, wasn't it.

JB: Noo...not really. We are still the number one drama on NBC.

CC: Look at the numbers, Jon.

JB: *sigh* we slipped a little, yeah.

CC: Why do you think that is?

JB: I am really not sure to be honest. We had a great love story this season.

CC: Correction: You had a great love story *last* season. *rubs forehead* if you're going for slow burn Jon you're doing it wrong.

JB: Oh you mean Red and Liz? *nervous laughter* Well he's not her dad.

CC: *eye roll* Yeah that was some surprise. You know answering that is not enough. You have to help the story along. *forehead crease intensifies* Let's talk about your two leads. Do they have chemistry?

JB: They get along great.

NOT what I meant. From what I can tell from Season 1, they had chemistry from the pilot. you need to use that...capitalize on it. Put them in close proximity of each other...have them make a lot of meaningful eye contact...the occasional touches...sexual innuendo. You did some of that already in season 1, but then you seemed to lose your way a bit.

JB: Well, they're going on the run together.

CC: Perfect! Finally. You may be able to salvage this after all.

JB: What?

CC: Oh nothing. Now what about the supporting cast. You've got a lot of players on the field...I'd consider benching some.

JB: But Ryan Eggold...

CC: Tom needs to die Jon. It's the only way whatever you've done to Liz's character can recover. And Ressler...do you remember on The X-Files how Agent Pendrell had a crush on Scully, but Agent Pendrell wasn't end game so he had to go?

JB: *nodding*

CC: Trim the field. Keep it Red/Liz. That's why people watch this show, after all. The X-Files is not about aliens and The Blacklist is not about creepy criminals that may or may not have been inspired by The X-Files. Stay focused.

JB: Ok...

CC: Let me ask you a question. Do you have a central mythology to the show? I mean are there large, over-arching questions concerning these characters that beg to be answered?

JB: Red is not Liz's dad.

CC: I KNOW that. But what about Red? Remember in Season 1 where you alluded to this tragic thing with his family, and when you brought on the ex it was a major let down? She needs to go, too.

JB: You basically want me to kill everyone.

CC: Everything dies, Jon. But no, I only want you to realize what's important. Some characters didn't need to die. Meera, Fitch...even Berlin was underused. You set him up as your Smoking Man and then you write him off like that?

JB: *small voice* it was necessary for the story...

CC: And whose story would that be? Yours? Are you sure about that?

JB: ...

CC: Can you look at season 1 and honestly say that you have been truthful to the story you set out to tell?

JB: We have a lot of talented writers--

CC: Who can't even agree on how to spell "Lizzie." Listen...I'm telling you this because I hate to see this happen. Season Two was a wash. You get a mulligan, thank God, but you better take advantage of it.

JB: What would you have me do?

CC: Answer some major questions, definitively, and without trickery. Teasing an obvious answer to a ridiculous question does not denote intelligence, nor does it hook the viewers. When you answer big questions, you are free to pose new ones, and I'd start with Red's past. That needs to be settled (also consider killing Jennifer Reddington). The second thing I would do would be to capitalize on this Season 3 setup you've got. The key to saving this show is more Red and Liz. That's your golden goose.

JB: We divide the stories among ourselves, though, and the Lizzington writers--

CC: Did you just use a ship name? *chuckling* maybe there's hope for you after all. Forget certain writers doing certain things. You need to decide as a group the direction you want to take, the background for each character, and work together to make sure everyone is on the same page...I really can't believe I'm having to tell you this.

JB: Is this about the flashdrive thing?

CC: This is about the Season 2 thing Jon.

JB:*scribbling notes* So, you think if I do these things that the show will get higher ratings?

CC: Can't fail. The formula worked in Season 1...no reason to change it. Stick with what works.

JB: And that's Lizzington?

CC: There you go again! Yes, that's Lizzington. And tight writing with attention to detail. Interesting Blacklisters. A background for each of these characters that is consistent and that honors who they are. You good with that?

JB: Yeah...I think I can do that.

CC: You can do it. You've already done it. And don't give up the slow burn...it's better when everyone has to wait for it. As for the salvation of this show...well let's just say I want to believe.

*end call*

This is glorious

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Yes!

Caught in the riptide I was searching for the truth There was a reason I collided into you Calling your name in the midnight hour Reaching for you from the endless dream So many miles between us now But you are always here with me

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Glory be!

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READ AND INWARDLY DIGEST!

http://www.etcanada.com/blogs/etc_140139/was-it-the-blacklist-or-maury-povich/tv

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READ AND GET IT! TBL is giving us two seasons worth of 'tells.' A huge layer cake of romantic plot device 'tells' with more layers than the Tower of Pisa!

“Sure, the Lizzington dynamic is great... but I don’t see it as romantic.”

I hear it over and over… but the experts over at TVTropes.org would probably disagree with you.

Taken individually, they might not amount to much - but when you look at the narrative devices that are traditionally romantic, the writers have been inundating us with old school romance for two seasons.

(all of the following gifs are courtesy of the wonderful asundayinaugust - follow her, love her, bow at the feet of her beautiful gifs! - and all quotes are from TVTropes.org)

Red String of Fate “…whether you’re born with it or have to have it installed… the match it suggests for you is your True Love.”

Declaration of Protection “A person (usually The Hero) has her or his motivation built around protecting another person. Most of the time, it’s his or her Love Interest“

Held Gaze “Often though, they will find themselves gazing deeply into each other’s eyes, one indication of their UST.“

Convenient Slow Dance “This will also happen with two people who already know each other, and who have unspoken feelings for one another.”

Chic and Awe “Suddenly, the person being talked about walks through the door and the complainer is utterly awestruck mid-sentence. This happens most often at some sort of formally arranged event (especially dress parties where everyone is in cocktail gowns and tuxedos, or something similar)“

Everyone Can See It “…everyone around them—such as their friends, family, and enemies—can see their obvious feelings for each other“

Holding Hands “When holding hands is shown between people who can reasonably be eventually romantically linked, it is often either symbolic of the link or a prelude to it“

I Have Your Wife “The Big Bad tries to get the hero (or someone else) to do his bidding by taking someone precious from him and essentially holding them to ransom. It’s often a significant other, frequently a wife or girlfriend.“

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BONNIE AND CLYDE

I’m watching The Blacklist: Tom Connolly (No. 11) (s2.22) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4578450/ #IMDb #nowwatching

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Yeah

She chose Red.

I repeat, she chose Red.

The ray of light has finally accepted her hideous fish.

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Yeah!

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'YEAH'

Happily waiting for all of those dumb TV reviewers and anchors and journalists to FINALLY have to say, “Red is NOT Liz’s father like we’ve been writing/saying for the last two years…”

Mmmm… Gonna taste sooooo good.

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shame tbl for that sick crap anti fem sex scene

My brain is scrambled but here goes nothing:

Cooper: my love for you is…I have no words. Throwing the pills at Connelly!! Just break my heart man!!!

Ressler….the boyscout wonder actually let Liz escape. Wow

Liz running into Red’s car….hell yes Tom on his fucking boat….oh hell no

Red to Tom “your assistance is not necessary” unf Red to Liz. “Be safe” unf

Cooper crying…Cooper not dying….Cooper badass….just Cooper!!!

I will hate Ford Mustangs forever!! The sex scene….I’m not even surprised. Did you get off on that Jon Bokenkamp? How romantic…sex with the liar/abuser/COP KILLER. Fucking insane and Liz…. just whatever. I’m over you right now.

Red: “The truth will out”. Well I hope so Red but when??!!

Liz shoots Connelly…kinda sad to see Connelly go. Wish she had shot Tom.

Tom not dead and leaving on his boat: Tom you’re a murderer and should be in prison….or dead. TPTB leaves option open to bring back Tom….guys you suck.

Liz remembers….Red’s beautiful broken face. I may not recover. Liz you don’t deserve him at this point so there. Both on the most wanted list and on the run…unf (but I’m still pissed Liz) Daddygate over..meh.

Goodbye scene with Dembe😢 Return of Ressler the boyscout wonder….expected. Liz putting her head on Red’s shoulder… in no way makes up for the sex but it was sweet. Maybe a baby step toward getting her shit straight.

Red… You beautiful man…you beautiful soul. No words just love for you right now.