The Blacklist season 8 episode 9 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In "The Blacklist," Elizabeth Keen uses a doppelganger, or Cyranoid, to orchestrate a plan involving Neville Townsend and his sister, Chemical Mary. The FBI Task Force, suspecting Reddington to be the Russian traitor N-13, grapples with Keen's actions and Reddington's possible involvement. Townsend, misled to believe Keen's mother was framed, forms an alliance with Keen against Reddington. The episode culminates in a tense standoff where Keen, through her Cyranoid, refuses to surrender her location to Reddington, leading to the Cyranoid's release and a renewed focus on capturing Keen.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the two men looking for in the opening scene?
They are looking for someone who knows about a contract and are aware of their location.
What is the FBI Task Force discussing regarding Agent Keen?
They discuss her reprehensible actions, including working with The Freelancer and befriending Chemical Mary.
What does the FBI Task Force suspect about Reddington?
They suspect Reddington is N-13, a traitor with ties to Russian hacker Rakitin.
Who is Neville Townsend and why is he in D.C.?
Neville Townsend is in D.C. to meet Elizabeth Keen.
What plan does Elizabeth Keen orchestrate?
She orchestrates a plan involving Townsend and his sister, Chemical Mary.
Who is the Cyranoid and what is her role?
The Cyranoid is a doppelganger of Elizabeth Keen, used as a physical proxy by Keen.
What alliance does Keen propose to Townsend?
Keen proposes an alliance to take down Reddington, claiming her mother was framed and Reddington is N-13.
How does the FBI discover the Cyranoid?
The FBI discovers the Cyranoid through her capture and subsequent escape.
What is the outcome of Reddington's standoff with the Cyranoid?
Reddington confronts the Cyranoid, demanding Keen's location, but Keen refuses to surrender, leading to the Cyranoid's release.
What decision does Cooper make regarding Elizabeth Keen?
Cooper issues an arrest warrant for Elizabeth Keen.
What is Townsend's revelation to Reddington?
Townsend reveals his alliance with Keen and plans a reckoning against Reddington.