Wujing - [s1e3]

To intercept and decrypt high-level U.S. intelligence to dismantle CIA operations in Asia.

This report covers , the third episode of the first season of The Blacklist , which first aired on October 7, 2013. Episode Summary

The mystery surrounding Tom grows as Liz finds more clues suggesting he is not who he claims to be, though he maintains his "innocent husband" persona. The Blacklister: Wujing (No. 84) Role: An elite Chinese intelligence officer and mercenary. [S1E3] Wujing

Through Liz and Red's intervention, the FBI thwarts the assassination attempt. Wujing is eventually captured while attempting to flee the country. Critical Reception & Spoilers

In this episode, Raymond "Red" Reddington informs the FBI about , a high-profile Chinese spy and "Blacklister" who specializes in killing or capturing CIA assets. Wujing has hired Red to help decode a stolen, encrypted CIA transmission. Red insists that Elizabeth Keen accompany him undercover as a cryptography expert to the secret underground facility where the decoding will take place. To intercept and decrypt high-level U

At the end of the episode, Red receives a localized envelope containing information about "The Girl" (Liz) and her husband, further cementing the idea that Red's interest in Liz is deeply personal.

While Elizabeth works under extreme pressure to decrypt the message, she also manages to plant a bug to allow the FBI to track Wujing's activities. The mission becomes a race against time to stop Wujing's team from assassinating a CIA agent identified in the decrypted data. Episode Summary The mystery surrounding Tom grows as

Red demonstrates his deep connections within the criminal underworld and his ability to manipulate both the FBI and his enemies to achieve his hidden agendas.