The Blacklist is an American crime thriller television series created by Jon Bokenkamp and developed by John Eisendrath. It stars James Spader as Raymond Reddington, an international criminal and one of the FBI 's Most Wanted fugitives who cooperates with the FBI in hunting down other criminals on his " Blacklist ". The series also stars Megan Boone, Diego Klattenhoff, Ryan Eggold, Amir Arison, Hisham Tawfiq, and Harry Lennix. The Blacklist blends cerebral crime-solving with a cat-and-mouse narrative that pushes the limits of trust, loyalty and identity. Premiering in 2013 and running for 10 riveting seasons, the NBC crime drama became a cultural phenomenon. It is anchored by a stellar performance from James Spader as the enigmatic criminal mastermind Raymond "Red" Reddington. With a certified fresh 91% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, The Blacklist is more than just another procedural. It's a high-concept thriller ... The Blacklist : Created by Jon Bokenkamp. With James Spader, Diego Klattenhoff, Harry Lennix, Hisham Tawfiq. A new FBI profiler, Elizabeth Keen, has her entire life uprooted when a mysterious criminal, Raymond Reddington, who has eluded capture for decades, turns himself in and insists on speaking only to her. Watch the first season of the drama series about an international criminal who helps the FBI hunt down his former associates. See the episodes, cast, ratings, and purchase options on Prime Video.
