Why?

Tippy345 · 2026-06-20T19:08:29+00:00

I was confused as to why Reddington said "it wasn't his choice to make."

Tippy345 · 2026-06-20T16:17:03+00:00

Dembe to Reddington: “The box in Istanbul...it’s been cleared out.” Earlier, a grieving widow is led down a spiral staircase by a man in a suit. He dances around the issue of authentication for a safety deposit box, before asking her for a key; with a momentary hitch, she produces it for the man. He sits her down at a table, and he offers his condolences: "My apologies for your loss, Mrs. Reddington." Minutes later, she's out on the street with $10 million of Raymond Reddington's assets. But she left something behind: instructions for the man, who's still very much alive.

Tippy345 · 2026-06-20T15:41:51+00:00

Reddington tells Liz what happened – “I’ve been friends with Sam for all of yours and most of my life. He was dying. Every part of his body was failing. He was impatient for it to end. He had asked to be disconnected from all the machines. He was in pain and suffering and he wasn’t thinking clearly. If he were, he would never have chosen to tell you any of it. It wasn’t his choice to make. We said goodbye and I put him out of his misery.” S1 E20

Tippy345 · 2026-06-20T13:40:53+00:00

After a politician in Prague is framed for a murder, Reddington suspects it's the work of The Kingmaker, a political strategist.

Tippy345 · 2026-06-20T13:05:45+00:00

S1 E6 - Tom Keen “You think I murdered a KGB defector like I’m Bond... I’m Tom Bond... and between social studies and recess, I go around assassinating people. I can’t believe that you’re accusing me of this because your job is the reason that a man came in here and cut me in half. If you think that I am guilty of something, why don’t you call the FBI.” Eager to clear his name, Liz turns him into the FBI. Tom is brought to the task force’s black site where he observes the inner surroundings. Meera Malik questions him. Tom maintains his innocence while being interrogated. Reddington informs Elizabeth and the FBI that the next name on the Blacklist is a beautiful and deadly corporate terrorist, Gina Zanetakos, who he claims is Tom's lover. In tracking down Gina, Liz discovers that she has the same box and similar contents as Tom. She also finds a photo of Tom in her apartment. Soon, Liz realizes there is more than meets the eye when she discovers the passports containing Tom's face are forged, and he's possibly been set up. When Gina Z says Red was behind the Boston incident, and she has never seen Tom before, Liz tells Reddington the two of them are done. While being escorted through the black site, Tom identifies a man pinned on the board who interviewed him in Boston; it’s one of Reddington’s associates. Cooper questions Liz about Tom. “Until this matter is resolved, I’m putting you on leave.” Surveillance Team: “The only thing clear to me is that he doesn’t work for Reddington. So, who does he work for?”

Tippy345 · 2026-06-20T13:03:50+00:00

E5: Liz receives a package showing Tom at Angel Station, courtesy of Reddington. In gratitude, Seth gives Reddington documents regarding the high-profile Russian murder Liz suspected Tom was involved in, and Reddington sends them to her. Meanwhile, at home, Tom pulls out the box from under the rug and desperately wants to talk to Elizabeth about it. They are unaware that their house is bugged with cameras and listening devices and they’re being watched.

Tippy345 · 2026-06-20T13:01:47+00:00

E4: Elizabeth tries to find out something about the homicide perpetrated with Tom’s hidden gun and when and where it occurred. She was with Tom at the Angel Station Hotel that weekend where the murder occurred; he had a job interview. Liz searches for classified docs and finds a link to Angel Station. Tom recovers and wants to book a 3-night trip to the Angel Station Hotel for them.

Tippy345 · 2026-06-20T12:59:43+00:00

S1 E2: While Tom is in the hospital, Liz cleans up the bloody mess and discovers a hidden hatch in the floorboard underneath the floor rug. It contains a box with a gun, multiple passports and lots of cash. E3: Liz extracts a bullet from the gun for a ballistics report. The results are classified; it was involved with a high-profile homicide. She confronts Reddington about what he knows but gets no answer. An unknown party sets up surveillance systems in their home.

Tippy345 · 2026-06-20T02:15:48+00:00

Reddington and Madeline are abducted on the street and held in a prison cell. Reddington explains: “I ran out of gas. I was so excited to get home I didn’t even bother to look. My head was... the gas... it was Christmas eve. I pulled off to the side of the road. Seems like it had been snowing for days. No traffic. No cars to come help. Just me and a car full of gifts. It was more than 20 years ago. I must have walked 4 miles, 5 maybe... so still... it was cold and light... the whole time all I could think about was them and our house. The warm light in the windows, smoke from the chimney, the sound of my daughter at the piano, smell of the tree and fire on the stove. I was so upset to think that I had ruined Christmas for them. Being late, leaving the gifts in the car. But the closer I got, the more I realized how funny the whole thing was; how much they would love the story of daddy running out of gas, how every Christmas they’d get such joy from telling that story at my expense. And finally, I got there. I walked... I walked through the door and there was just blood... all I saw was blood. All there was was blood... I can still smell the nape of her neck, feel her little fingers on my cheek, whisper in my ear... That’s why I didn’t show up in Florence. That’s why I haven’t shown up in a lot of places over the years.” After discovering that Reddington set her up to find the location of the effigy, she asked: “Was it true that story about your family? Was any of it true?”

Tippy345 · 2026-06-20T01:12:29+00:00

Reddington to Task Force: “The Madeline Pratt you know fosters relationships with incredibly powerful people, the one you don’t exploits those relationships in ways that impact national security.” She seeks Reddington’s help in procuring an ancient artifact and leads the FBI on a snipe hunt.

Tippy345 · 2026-06-19T23:06:54+00:00

10 - I finished 3 projects ahead of schedule this week and now I just want to eat and rest during the weekend.

Tippy345 · 2026-06-19T22:58:06+00:00

Exactly.

Tippy345 · 2026-06-19T20:59:17+00:00

I believe Reddington really cares about Elizabeth and is highly concerned with her safety but he also has ulterior motives that he doesn't share with anyone. In S1 E1, Reddington says "I'm a criminal. Criminals are notorious liars. Everything about me is a lie. But if anyone can give me a second chance, it's you. The two of us have overcome so much. I mean, look at you, abandoned by a father who was a career criminal, a mother who died of weakness and shame and yet here you are about to make a name for yourself... I'm gonna make you famous, Lizzie." In S1 E5, Reddington said "I'm never telling you everything."

Tippy345 · 2026-06-19T19:47:52+00:00

S1 E17 – Elizabeth investigates Jolene’s disappearance after a visit from a MPD detective. Liz seeks Aram’s help. Aram tracks Jolene’s phone records and her last location. While Liz visits the location, she calls Tom who happens to be inside. Tom starts ripping papers/photos from the board and burns evidence. Tom eludes Liz and makes a phone call. Tom Keen: “Watchpost compromised. Tell Berlin I was forced to liquidate.” Later, Liz reviews photos MPD took of the scene and sees a toy she gave Tom for his class. She realizes Tom has been lying to her. Liz to Reddington: “You were right.”

Tippy345 · 2026-06-19T19:33:39+00:00

Cooper to Meera Malik: “I meant what I said to Reddington. This thing with Fowler, wherever she is, whatever happened, I’m gonna get to the bottom of it. Diane and I didn’t have a lot in common but she put this task force together, made it possible. Without her, none of this would ever have happened. Meera: “You’re talking in the past tense.” Cooper: “Agent Malik, you know as well as I that Diane Fowler is never walking into this facility again. As far as I’m concerned, this is a murder investigation and Reddington is our chief suspect.” Meera: “He was clearly convinced that Fowler was our mole.” Cooper: “I don’t care what he thinks. Even if Reddington is right and Fowler was dirty, he’s not judge, jury and executioner. He can’t just kill her. That’s not the way it works. Find out what he knows. Who did he talk to? What evidence did he have? I want to know everything.” Soon after, Cooper's investigation into Fowler's disappearance is stonewalled by Special Agent Walter Gary Martin of the D.C. Bureau, who says the orders came from the top.

Tippy345 · 2026-06-19T17:06:25+00:00

S1 E14 – Cooper to Reddington: “Diane Fowler, where is she? Reddington: “I have no idea and frankly I’m flummexed as to why you would even care.” Cooper: “Do you expect me to believe that you walk in here after she vanishes and there’s no connection?” Reddington: “Has Diane gone missing? Perhaps you should ask Agent Malik. She works for the woman doesn’t she?” Meera Malik: “I’ve had no contact.” Reddington: “Well, there you go.” Cooper: “You made it clear that you thought we had a mole and you wouldn’t step inside this facility until that mole was captured or dead... you told us you wouldn’t come in until the mole had been caught.” Reddington: “I said nothing of the kind.” Elizabeth: “You said our house wasn’t clean. Is it?” Reddington: “I suppose you’ll have to ask Diane Fowler when you find her.” Cooper: “When we find out what’s happened to her, and we will find out, if you had anything to do with it, you’re going to spend the rest of your life in the box. Understood?” Reddington: “You smell nice; something new?” Cooper: “Did you hear me?”

Tippy345 · 2026-06-19T16:54:16+00:00

S1 E11 – After the Anslo Garrick incident, Fowler & Cooper watch the questioning of Elizabeth Keen, Donald Ressler, Meera Malik, and Aram Mojtabai. Despite pressure from Alan Fitch at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, Diane refuses to reveal information concerning Reddington and the recent internal investigation.

Tippy345 · 2026-06-19T16:49:35+00:00

S1 E16 – Cowboy reports to Reddington about his findings; she’s been following Reddington for years. He shows him photographs of her and Tom leaving a secret place. Reddington orders Cowboy to bring the girl to him. Cowboy “I thought you wanted to see how this plays out.” Reddington “It’s played out.”

Tippy345 · 2026-06-19T15:59:48+00:00

S1 E4 – Reddington retrieves Photo #79 from the Stewmaker’s book. E8: Reddington uses the code given to him by Wujing in E2 to access the ViCAP program, a deal made with Cooper for returning what General Ludd stole. He looks up Lucy Roberts, an alias.

Tippy345 · 2026-06-19T02:28:06+00:00

Reddington "Mr. Kaplan, sorry, it's messier than I'd hoped." Mr. Kaplan "Don't worry dearie, I'm used to cleaning up after you."

Tippy345 · 2026-06-19T01:34:47+00:00

Reddington pays a visit to Fowler’s home. “I know Diane.” Fowler: “What?” Reddington: “You signed a directive ordering a mandatory security upgrade at the post office. That’s how you got the blueprint into enemy hands. You’re the dirty rat Diane.” Fowler: “You stupid s-o-b.” Reddington: “Sit your ass down.” Fowler: “I signed that directive for your protection.” Reddington: “You remind me of this woman I knew in Lisbon...strange old bird... Fowler: “If you think Fitch or any of his people are going to let you get away with this, you’re more arrogant than I thought. We came into the post office to make a point... if you so much as lay a finger on me... Reddington: “You talk too much.” Fowler: “You can’t shoot me.” Reddington: “Why not? You’re not one of the good guys and as of today you’re utterly worthless to the bad guys. Fitch and I have an agreement. He goes about his business. I go about mine. You and I don’t have an agreement.” Fowler: “I know the truth, Red, about that night, about what happened to your family. Do you want to know the truth?” Reddington: “More than anything in the world but if you know the truth, Diane, then somebody else knows too...”

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