The Skinner is close to achieving his plan but one pesky Senator and two former Skinners stand in his way!

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Case Profile for The Skinner

It's a race against time as The Skinner is close to accessing the software that will give him full control of the most elaborate microchips in the industry. All that is standing between him and his glory is Senator Panabaker. Yes it turns out that good old Cynthia rose up the ranks and is now a US Senator and still loathes Harold and the team just as much as before. That is unless they are looking to do good. She agrees to let Cooper, Aram, and Ressler back in to the FBI as well as open up the old Post Office black site. Also new team member Dembe joins the team to take Liz's old spot.

The team with Red's help does eventually save the day but in true Blacklist fashion a win for the task force also is a win for Red. An old procedure in the line of The Skinner is to allow two former Skinners the ability to revoke the power of the current Skinner and select a different successor. Well it just so happens that the new Skinner is none other than Raymond Reddington.

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The Music for The Skinner

One song this week featured in this concluding episode. As Dembe and Ressler chat inside Liz's old office we hear "Rival" by Ruelle.

You can hear these songs via the official Blacklist playlist on Spotify or the same playlist recreated by us on Apple Music.

The Skinner in Pictures

Here are a just a few of our favorite scenes from this week.

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The Skinner is a modern day version of the dread Pirate Roberts, and he wants to control the world's microchip supply!

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Case Profile for The Skinner

It's 2 years later, and the task force has been disbanded, Dembe Zuma is an FBI agent??? and Red is still licking his wounds. The team is brought back together when Dembe is wounded in the line of duty when The Skinner shows up to steal a truck full of special microchips. The Skinner is a 700 year old Pirate who died in the late 1400s. However the skinners followers appoint a new skinner to take the old one's place… a tradition that still lives on to this day.

The current day skinner is looking to control the worlds microchips, not just the sale and movement but the entire production line including how to make and create the chips themselves. The skinner kidnaps the one guy and his family that can do just that and sadly that is where we leave part one to the open of the new era of The Blacklist. More to come in next week's conclusion episode.

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The Music for The Skinner

One song this week featured on the Season Premiere. As the team get's their affairs in order to come back under the influence of Raymond Reddington we hear the tune "Head On" by José González.

You can hear these songs via the official Blacklist playlist on Spotify or the same playlist recreated by us on Apple Music.

The Skinner in Pictures

Here are a just a few of our favorite scenes from this week.

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Each week of The Blacklist Exposed will take a deep look at both the minor and major plot lines to this fantastic series. Be sure to subscribe and review us in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or through whichever podcast app you prefer. Also check out our other Golden Spiral Media Podcasts.

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Elvis or Jon Bokenkamp in this case has left the building. But before he goes we have one last parting message for the creator of The Blacklist.

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Goodbye For Now

Over eight seasons, Jon Bokenkamp has helped steer a large ship from idea conception, to pitch, to sale, to actually putting pen to paper. Jon has been an avid supporter of the podcast, of the fan community at large, but most importantly our friend. We used this 120 minutes to look back on some of the highlights of our interviews with him, share a few of the moments you may not have known about, and show how he has been straight with the audience since day 1 of the aired program. We will miss him on the show, but he will forever be a part of it, this podcast, and our lives. Thanks for everything Jon!

2021 Podcast Awards

The 2021 Podcast Awards nomination period is now open, and it's up to YOU to decide the finalists for this year's ceremony. During the month of July but BEFORE July 31st, you may cast your vote for us, if you would, and we would be eternally grateful. You can vote ONCE from EACH EMAIL you possess, and voting only takes a minute.

We have also included friends of the podcast below as suggestions if you want to know whom else to vote for in other categories, should you feel the desire as you only get one ballot per vote per email. Visit PodcastAwards.com, check the podcasts you are voting for, complete the short voting form at the bottom, click submit, and check your email for a verification. That's it!

Some people that have voted before may not get a verification, but check your email anyway to be safe. If you created an account last year you can sign-in at the bottom of the page. Also, please don't forget other shows done by listeners of the podcast as well as other work done by Aaron and Troy! Thank you all for your time and support, we can't tell you how much it means to all of us and with that here is a recommended slate of shows to vote for.

• People's Choice - The Blacklist Exposed
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It is good to be here with you all the fans of The Blacklist, here at the end of all things. Konets or The Ending did not disappoint!

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Case Profile for Konets

Red has one last thing for Liz to do after they escape The Nest, kill him and take over his empire. But first they spend the day in the park, walking and talking and leading us to the big reveal.

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The Music for Konets

This evening's music started off with "Dig Dis" by Hank Mobley the Remastered 1999 Rudey Van Gelder Edition. In the Park, we hear a cover of "Somewhere Only We Know" by Keane performed by Renee Dominique and probably my new favorite version of the song since I blubbered through that sequence too. Then at the restaurant party we are treated to "Keep Watch" by Adult Karate. Then as Liz's life flashes before her eyes in Red's arms we hear "One Last Dream" by Radical Face. Fun fact, Radical Face was the first big band of the series with "Welcome Home"

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In the beginning, a network of Russian spies that included Katarina Rostova created a new version of Raymond "Red" Reddington, and it was good.

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Case Profile for Nachalo

Eight seasons of The Blacklist all come down to this episode, the one with the answers. Red and Liz after arriving in Latvia last time stand at the door of what will go down as one of the more visually stunning episodes of The Blacklist as they enter "The Nest" the originating source of Red's entire operation and how he comes up with the names on The Blacklist. This site is where information is collected as currency and traded for other information on heads of state, leaders of industry etc. It is here at the source that we finally get the pieces put together as to why Red entered Liz's life 8 years ago.

The episode transitions into an interesting documentary style exposition presented to us in black and white by director Kurt Kuenne who was behind the documentary Dear Zachary. During the exposition sequence we learn how Katarina Rostova was brought up in the family business of being a spy, the work she had to accomplish, and her closest friends that helped her along the way. We learn about Ilya's involvement, Ivan's involvement, but most importantly Tatina Petrova aka "Fakearina" and how she was setup by Dom and Ilya. All of this leading to the answer that Reddington was created to protect Liz and keep Katarina Rostova hidden. So who is "Red" Reddington, the creation? That is left for you to decide.

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The Music for Nachalo

Only one song this week for the episode. When we see "created Reddington" step out of the car for the first time we hear "It's a Man's Man's Man's World" by James Brown.

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Eight years of world building, character development, and a crazy mythology have all come down to the final two episodes of S8, and Jon Bokenkamp is here to tell you all about it.

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Case Profile for Jon Bokenkamp

Over the last eight years, we here at The Blacklist Exposed have had many interactions with Jon over the years. Most of the time he dodges the questions faster than an olympic dodgeball team, but not this time. Oh No. We have waited a long time for some concrete answers to our questions as both fans and podcasters, and in this interview... Jon delivers.

You will hear a great synopsis about the final episodes of the season and how we got to the doorstep of the answers we seek. We talk shooting a show in Covid times, the decision to be more serialized, KEENLER taking center stage, the plumbing situation in the box, but most importantly what are the truths we should know going into next week's "document" of the entire history of the show episode 821 "Nachalo". It will be a Blacklist episode you will never forget.

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Each week of The Blacklist Exposed will take a deep look at both the minor and major plot lines to this fantastic series. Be sure to subscribe and review us in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or through whichever podcast app you prefer. Also check out our other Golden Spiral Media Podcasts.

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Godwin Page is one of Townsend's right hands. But because the FBI has seen his face Townsend sends Godwin away, but not before Red captures him in his latest attempt to take down Townsend.

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Case Profile for Godwin Page

Red, Liz, and Dembe are pinned down at. "The Castel" by Townsend's men but figure out how to use the pipeline to escape. This sets Red on a quest to end Townsend once and for all. Enter this week's Blacklister Godwin Page. Godwin was Townsend's right hand and Red hopes that by capturing him and planting a tracking device in his neck, Godwin will lead Red straight to Townsend. Turns out Elizabeth has other plans.

See Elizabeth, recently abducted from the Post Office in one of the coolest yet most ridiculous sequences ever on the show after turning herself into Cooper, is now Red's "guest" (we still say prisoner). She convinces Godwin to remove the chip and give it to her so that she can make a deal. Her life spared in exchange for Reddington. When Godwin informs Townsend of the plan, Neville mobilizes to capture Red. But Red with Liz in tow escape on his Jet to Latvia where all of the answers for the last 8 years will be revealed.

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Godwin Page in Pictures

Here are a just a few of our favorite scenes from this week.

The Music for Godwin Page

Only one song this week for the episode. When Liz literally flies the coop inside the box we hear "Constantinople" Trentemøller.

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Each week of The Blacklist Exposed will take a deep look at both the minor and major plot lines to this fantastic series. Be sure to subscribe and review us in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or through whichever podcast app you prefer. Also check out our other Golden Spiral Media Podcasts.

A special thanks to Veruca Crews for creating our podcast cover art. If you love it, be sure to check out the rest of her Blacklist and other artwork on her tumblr page.

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Balthazar Bino Baker owns the 7th ward where Ressler and Liz are trapped on foot fleeing from Townsend's men.

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Case Profile for Balthazar Bino Baker

Elizabeth and Ressler are being escorted back to the FBI much to the despair of Reddington. Even though an elaborate plan to use a decoy convoy is put into motion to protect Elizabeth, Townsend and his men are able to find the convoy and do some serious damage, not just to the cars but to Ressler who has been shot. Liz and Ressler manage to escape on foot into the neighborhood of the 7th ward.

Enter Balthazar Bino Baker is a sort of mob boss that runs the 7th ward. He ensures that his people and establishments are well taken care of. He is also well connected as he knows who both Red and Townsend are. He has established a network called the pipeline that moves money from one runner to the next without anyone but the final baton holder knowing the ultimate destination. Red enlists Bino's help to smuggle Liz and Ressler out of harms way.

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Balthazar Bino Baker in Pictures

Here are a just a few of our favorite scenes from this week.

The Music for Balthazar Bino Baker

As the show opens we see Townsend resting as "Elfentanz, Opus 39" by David Popper plunks and strings away in the background. Later in the episode when Liz comes in to check on Ressler after his operation we hear "You're Somebody Else" by flora cash. Finally at the end of the episode as Red Liz and Dembe are surrounded by Townsend's men we hear "Solitude" by Black Sabbath.

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Each week of The Blacklist Exposed will take a deep look at both the minor and major plot lines to this fantastic series. Be sure to subscribe and review us in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or through whichever podcast app you prefer. Also check out our other Golden Spiral Media Podcasts.

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The Protean is a shapeshifter, an assassin who steals the identity of the recently deceased in order to take out his marks. Townsend has hired him to take out Liz and everyone close to her.

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Case Profile for The Protean

The Protean uses the recently deceased's identities to mask himself as an assassin for hire. Townsend, now armed with knowledge that has put Liz's life in jeopardy, hires The Protean to take out Liz and her entourage. When her team is taken out Liz turns to the Task force to help her stay one sep ahead of her potential killer

Meanwhile, Red is trying to find out who The Protean is by enlisting the help of Glen's mother Paula and her ties to the phone company. Where a list of numbers matching the description of the Protean is helpful, Paula earns her pay this week by enlisting a group of Bingo players to call the numbers and find the recently deceased person who's identity was stolen.

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The Protean in Pictures

Here are a just a few of our favorite scenes from this week.

Paula's Prose

Welcome to Paula's Prose that part of the show where we feature two great scenes from Paula herself that part words of wisdom. Then each week you can vote for your favorite here.

Our first clip comes when Paula talks to Red about some altacockers. Our second comes when Paula rallies the troops to Father Steve's plight. Which was your favorite? If you prefer a modified version of calling numbers vote #PaulaBingo. Or if you want to help poor father steve vote #PaulaDeacon

The Music for The Protean

As Liz thanks skip and the protean is about to attack we hear "Summer Breeze" by the Isley Brothers. As Red hands out sandwiches at the bingo hall we hear "Uncle Ray's Polka'' by James Kalamasz and Julien Desabrais. Finally as the episode concludes we hear "I'd Love to Change the World" by Ten Years After. Which sounded like either the 2004 or 2017 remastered version, definitely wasn't he original.

You can hear these songs via the official Blacklist playlist on Spotify or the same playlist recreated by us on Apple Music.

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Each week of The Blacklist Exposed will take a deep look at both the minor and major plot lines to this fantastic series. Be sure to subscribe and review us in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or through whichever podcast app you prefer. Also check out our other Golden Spiral Media Podcasts.

A special thanks to Veruca Crews for creating our podcast cover art. If you love it, be sure to check out the rest of her Blacklist and other artwork on her tumblr page.

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Red's oldest and dearest friend from the east has been captured by Townsend. If he talks, it could literally cost Liz her life.

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Case Profile for Ivan Stepanov

The search is on for Red's oldest friend Ivan Stepanov. Townsend has him in custody torturing him through electric shocks to keep him awake in order to induce a hypnotic state of truism. Townsend keeps him off site from his Park Avenue penthouse where Pria is still on the case to try and assassinate Townsend. The FBI figure out that Ressler's phone is tapped and as a result invade Townsend's "compound" but not before Townsend, Liz, and Pria all drive to Ivan's location.

While at the secret warehouse, Ivan sees Masha for the first time in 35 years and then proceeds to put a target on her back by revealing the big secret not to us, oh no, only to Townsend through those famous Blacklist close whispers. Townsend, now after Liz, tries to capture both Red and her alive, but Red has other plans as Red and Ivan escape with Dembe as Liz goes her own way on foot. In the end Red fixes up Ivan and he escapes before Cooper and the team can question him.

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Ivan Stepanov in Pictures

Here are a just a few of our favorite scenes from this week.

The Music for Ivan Stepanov

As Ivan recognizes Masha for the first time during the integration we hear "Season of the Witch" by Donovan. Later as Townsend looks to move Liz and Red arrives on the scene we hear the electronic drive of "Moment" by Holy Fuck. Finally to close out the episode as Reddington and Stepanov talk in the medical tent we hear "The End" by Kings of Leon.

You can hear these songs via the official Blacklist playlist on Spotify or the same playlist recreated by us on Apple Music.

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Each week of The Blacklist Exposed will take a deep look at both the minor and major plot lines to this fantastic series. Be sure to subscribe and review us in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or through whichever podcast app you prefer. Also check out our other Golden Spiral Media Podcasts.

A special thanks to Veruca Crews for creating our podcast cover art. If you love it, be sure to check out the rest of her Blacklist and other artwork on her tumblr page.

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