NetflixThe Blacklist (2013)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.0
Overview
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.
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Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Islam: Positive
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
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Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The show leans right due to its central narrative championing an individualistic, extra-legal, and pragmatic approach to national security and crime-fighting, often operating outside or in critique of conventional government institutions. It emphasizes the necessity of decisive action over bureaucratic processes to neutralize threats.
The series features a visibly diverse cast in its ensemble, with various racial and ethnic backgrounds represented in key roles. The narrative, however, does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center its themes around strong DEI-driven messages, maintaining a neutral or positive portrayal of traditional identities within its crime thriller framework.
Secondary
The Blacklist includes LGBTQ+ characters and relationships, such as the bisexual Elodie Radcliffe and a foundational same-sex relationship in its core mythology. These elements are integrated into complex character arcs and the overarching narrative without explicit affirmation or denigration, resulting in a neutral overall portrayal.
While extremist groups claiming Islamic affiliation are sometimes antagonists, the show often features sympathetic Muslim characters and distinguishes between individual faith and radicalism. The narrative positions the audience to condemn the extremism and its perpetrators, not the religion itself.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Blacklist is an original television series, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a reboot featuring legacy characters. All main characters were created for the show, thus there are no instances of characters whose canonical gender was altered from a prior source.
The Blacklist is an original television series, not an adaptation of pre-existing source material or a historical depiction. All characters were created for the show, meaning there was no prior canonical or historical race to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.9
7.6
Critic Ratings
9.1
7.4
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