The Blacklist - Season 10eps2 -

Fans were intrigued by Siya Malik, with TV Fanatic noting her ability to hold her own against Red, though they pointed out the "moral dissonance" she must navigate while working with him.

Check out these recaps and reviews for a deeper look at the episode's major moments:

Reviews for the episode are generally positive but noted a lack of "final season" urgency early on: The Blacklist - Season 10Eps2

The episode centers on , known as "The Whaler," an elite event organizer who facilitates massive money laundering through high-stakes poker games. The Task Force, joined by new member Siya Malik , infiltrates one of these games in Sydney, Australia, to track down Wujing , who is actively recruiting former Blacklisters to take down Raymond Reddington.

Reviewers from Den of Geek praised the "sentimental" exchanges between Red and Harold, noting that after 10 seasons, their chemistry remains the show's strongest asset. Fans were intrigued by Siya Malik, with TV

Some critics, including those on YouTube , felt the episode was reminiscent of early Season 9—enjoyable and well-paced, but lacking a "jaw-dropping" moment expected in the final stretch.

Despite Red's audacious winning maneuvers at the poker table, reviewers noted a "sadness" hanging over him in his isolation, lacking his former security and companions. Reviewers from Den of Geek praised the "sentimental"

While the espionage unfolds, a secondary, more personal storyline involves and Harold Cooper clashing over how to handle a bully bothering Agnes at school. Red’s unorthodox methods (including a $6 million diamond buy-in at the poker table) highlight his enduring protective nature toward Elizabeth Keen’s daughter. Critical & Fan Reception