The Blacklist season 9 episode 4 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Adam McHenry confesses betrayal under duress and is killed, framed as a suicide. Harold grapples with memory loss and infidelity from his past, linked to a neighbor's mysterious death. Reddington discusses strategic business moves and plans a heist to bait the Avenging Angel, a vigilante targeting individuals for perceived injustices. The Angel, targeting a corrupt businessman for a heart transplant scheme, is confronted by Reddington, leading to her sacrificing her heart to save a victim of her target's actions. The episode explores themes of justice, retribution, and the moral ambiguity of vigilantism.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Adam McHenry and what was his role in the episode?
Adam McHenry was a character who confessed under duress to betraying Andrew Freeson and was later found dead, framed as a suicide.
What happened to Harold in the episode?
Harold woke up in a parking garage with hazy memories of the previous night, causing concern about his wellbeing.
Who was Doug Koster and what was his connection to the story?
Doug Koster was a neighbor who was mysteriously killed, with connections to Harold's past.
What business dealings did Raymond Reddington discuss?
Reddington discussed operations involving Oleg Nikovich and a plan to acquire a valuable item from Nikovich.
Who is the Avenging Angel?
The Avenging Angel is a vigilante character in the episode who avenges injustices through violent means, including murder and extortion.
How was Andrew Freeson involved in the episode?
Andrew Freeson was interrogated about Adam McHenry's death and was found to have vented online in a prayer group, linking him to the Avenging Angel.
What was Reddington's plan involving an art heist?
Reddington executed a plan to steal a valuable painting from Oleg Nikovich's penthouse, part of a scheme to bait the Avenging Angel.
Who was Derek Huntley and why was he targeted?
Derek Huntley was a wealthy businessman targeted by the Avenging Angel for corruptly obtaining a heart transplant, depriving someone else of the organ.
How did Reddington confront the Avenging Angel?
Reddington confronted the Avenging Angel during her attempt to harvest Huntley's heart, proposing an alternative solution.
What was the moral discussion between Reddington and Harold about?
The discussion was about the complexity of justice, retribution, and judging people based on their worst actions versus their overall character.
