The Blacklist (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Series · ★ 7.6
Released in 2013, The Blacklist is a drama, crime and mystery series. “Never trust a criminal... Until you have to.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Raymond "Red" Reddington, one of the FBI's most wanted fugitives, surrenders in person at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C. He claims that he and the FBI have the same interests: bringing down dangerous criminals and terrorists. In the last two decades, he's made a list of criminals and terrorists that matter the most but the FBI cannot find because it does not know they exist. Reddington calls this "The Blacklist". Reddington will co-operate, but insists that he will speak only to Elizabeth Keen, a rookie FBI profiler.
Who’s in it. The Blacklist stars James Spader as Raymond 'Red' Reddington, Megan Boone as Elizabeth "Liz" Keen, Harry Lennix as Harold Cooper and Diego Klattenhoff as Donald Ressler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The Blacklist has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Blacklist page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Blacklist tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Chernobyl.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Blacklist (2013)?
- In US, The Blacklist is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Blacklist worth watching?
- The Blacklist holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Blacklist?
- The Blacklist stars James Spader, Megan Boone, Harry Lennix, Diego Klattenhoff and Hisham Tawfiq.
- When was The Blacklist released?
- The Blacklist was released in 2013.