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The Blacklist S9E3 — The SPK

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The Blacklist•Season 9•Episode 3

The SPK

7.1/10 · 1,270 votesNov 4, 202143 min

Ranked #17 of 22 in Season 9•−0.2 vs season avg

A new case involving stolen artifacts reunites Red with a former blacklister. Aram faces a difficult decision.

Directed byChristine Moore

Written byDaniel Cerone

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Seasons10

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Cast6

James Spader

James Spader

Raymond 'Red' Reddington

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

Crew8

Daniel Cerone

Daniel Cerone

Writer

S

Saade Mustafa

Director of Photography

O

Orlando Machado Jr.

Editor

A

Adam Weisinger

First Assistant Director

Christine Moore

Christine Moore

Director

T

Theron Alford

Second Second Assistant Director

R

Renee Marsella

Second Assistant Director

D

Doug Delaney

Senior Colorist

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Episode Summary

"The SPK" is episode 3 of The Blacklist season 9. It scored 7.1/10 from 1,270 votes, ranking #17 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Christine Moore and written by Daniel Cerone, it aired on November 4, 2021.

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