I've read a few of the reviews for the show and this episode. Many of them complain about the final scene. I discounted what they said because it was in perfect keeping with the show's premise. The show and Reddington always left the viewer with questions. Who is/was Elizabeth Keen? Who/was/is Raymond Reddington? Why did Reddington turn himself in?
Each episode made the viewer question what they saw. Was it "real" or was it misdirection? The finale was no different. Yes, the season laid the groundwork for Reddington preparing for his own death, but was it real death or was it the death of who he was so that he could move on to the next stage in his life?
Dembe's hospital bed narrative of how Reddington lived his life was the perfect lead-in to the final scene where Reddington is killed off-screen by a bull and found by Ressler. Fade to black. But, in keeping with the show's penchant for misdirection, I would comment that we never see Reddington up close after he is killed. Was that really Reddington? He's used decoys before. If it was him, then he did indeed die in peace and ready to move on to the next adventure, his journey complete.
I gave this a 9 only because I would have liked to find out what happened to the rest of the team. Not fully, but a little glimpse into their futures. That said, there are so many possibilities for fan-fiction for this beloved show. To the entire cast and crew, you will be missed. Thank you for all you've given us.
Each episode made the viewer question what they saw. Was it "real" or was it misdirection? The finale was no different. Yes, the season laid the groundwork for Reddington preparing for his own death, but was it real death or was it the death of who he was so that he could move on to the next stage in his life?
Dembe's hospital bed narrative of how Reddington lived his life was the perfect lead-in to the final scene where Reddington is killed off-screen by a bull and found by Ressler. Fade to black. But, in keeping with the show's penchant for misdirection, I would comment that we never see Reddington up close after he is killed. Was that really Reddington? He's used decoys before. If it was him, then he did indeed die in peace and ready to move on to the next adventure, his journey complete.
I gave this a 9 only because I would have liked to find out what happened to the rest of the team. Not fully, but a little glimpse into their futures. That said, there are so many possibilities for fan-fiction for this beloved show. To the entire cast and crew, you will be missed. Thank you for all you've given us.