The Blacklist season 1 episode 14 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Reddington and the FBI team grapple with personal and professional challenges. Elizabeth Keen backs out of an adoption due to doubts about her husband, Tom, straining their relationship. Reddington collaborates with thief Madeline Pratt for a heist, revealing a complex past. The heist, aimed at retrieving a list of Soviet spies from the Effigy of Atargatis, turns out to be a ruse by Madeline. Instead, the effigy contains directions to hidden nuclear bombs. Reddington shares a moving story about his family's tragic past and negotiates a deal with the FBI for the nuclear coordinates, deepening the intrigue.
Full Episode S01E14 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Elizabeth Keen decide not to go through with the adoption?
She had doubts about her husband, Tom.
What key item is associated with Reddington in Istanbul?
A mysterious key left behind in a cleared-out safe deposit box.
Who is Madeline Pratt in relation to Reddington?
A skilled thief with whom Reddington has a personal history and plans a heist.
What does the Effigy of Atargatis supposedly contain?
A list of Soviet spies known as the Kungur Six.
What is Liz's fabricated backstory during the heist planning?
She talks about a grift involving a former associate named Frank.
How does the FBI team plan to access the Syrian embassy?
Liz steals an embassy official's ID for access.
What is the true content inside the Effigy of Atargatis?
Directions to hidden nuclear bombs, not spy identities.
What story does Reddington share about his family?
A personal story reflecting on a tragic event involving his family.
What does Reddington propose to the FBI after the heist?
A trade of the effigy for the coordinates to the nuclear bombs.
What decision does Tom make regarding his relationship with Liz?
He decides to take a trip alone, indicating a rift in their relationship.
Who takes over the Diane Fowler disappearance case?
Agent Martin from the DC Bureau, sidelining the task force.
