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The Blacklist S8E1 — Roanoke

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The Blacklist•Season 8•Episode 1

Roanoke

7.0/10 · 1,981 votesNov 13, 202043 min

Ranked #13 of 22 in Season 8•−0.2 vs season avg

Red directs the task force to investigate Roanoke, a legendary criminal who orchestrates elaborate extractions. Meanwhile, Liz works to hatch a secret plan with her mother, Katarina Rostova.

Directed byAndrew McCarthy

Written byDaniel Cerone

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James Spader

James Spader

Raymond 'Red' Reddington

Megan Boone

Megan Boone

Elizabeth Keen

Diego Klattenhoff

Diego Klattenhoff

Donald Ressler

Hisham Tawfiq

Hisham Tawfiq

Dembe Zuma

Harry Lennix

Harry Lennix

Harold Cooper

Amir Arison

Amir Arison

Aram Mojtabai

Laura Sohn

Laura Sohn

Alina Park

Crew5

Daniel Cerone

Daniel Cerone

Writer

Andrew McCarthy

Andrew McCarthy

Director

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Chris Brookshire

Editor

S

Saade Mustafa

Director of Photography

Ashley Pynn

Ashley Pynn

Stunt Double

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Episode Summary

"Roanoke" is episode 1 of The Blacklist season 8. It scored 7.0/10 from 1,981 votes, ranking #13 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Andrew McCarthy and written by Daniel Cerone, it aired on November 13, 2020.

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