" The Blacklist: Anslo Garrick " is a high-stakes, two-part episode (Season 1, Episodes 9 and 10) that serves as a major turning point in the series. It features a brutal siege on the Post Office—the FBI’s secret black site—led by one of Raymond Reddington’s oldest and most personal enemies.
: This episode humanizes Ressler, as he is severely injured during the siege. Red is forced to perform field surgery on him inside The Box, forging a begrudging respect between the two. The Blacklist - Ansl...
: For the first time, the audience sees Red truly cornered and losing people he cares about (specifically Luli Zeng). " The Blacklist: Anslo Garrick " is a
: Introduced in Part 2, Fitch (played by Alan Alda) represents "The Cabal," hinting at a massive global conspiracy that goes far beyond the FBI's Blacklist. Why These Episodes Matter Red is forced to perform field surgery on
: Anslo Garrick, a specialist in extracting high-value targets from secure locations, infiltrates the Post Office with a tactical team to capture Reddington.
: Red’s speech about wanting to "sleep like I slept when I was a boy" is considered one of James Spader’s best performances in the series.
: These episodes introduce the "Mole" subplot, revealing that the FBI's secure facility was compromised from the inside, leading to a season-long hunt for the traitor. Key Characters to Watch