Premieres tonight on NBC.. James Spader returns to drama as an insider who knows where all the bodies are buried and cashes in his secrets to the government..
Shallow is my middle name, she is hot, probably one of the best looking actresses on TV. I don't take any of these TV programs very seriously as the only thing I ask of them is to entertain me for 43 minutes a week. Right now, The Blacklist is doing that, with a male actor, who happens to be very good at acting and a female actress, who is okay at acting, but is great to look at.Walter Kittel said:Random thoughts after viewing the first episode.
Definitely felt like Silence of the Lambs meets Homeland. Not that this is a bad thing.
Spader delivered the snark like the pro that he is. Good times. "I don't want your intelligence."
The bridge sequence was well choreographed and was one of the better action sequences I've seen on television of late.
I'm not completely sold on the actress (Megan Boone) playing Agent Keen. I'm not sure she can completely sell the dramatic heft of the series. I know how shallow this is going to sound but she is almost too pretty for the tone of the series. Someone a little plainer looking would have been an easier sell for me. Maybe it is something else?
I didn't care for the over the top use of the metal holding cell sliding back with the klaxon sounding. There are all kinds of armed guards around. Was that really necessary, other than to over sell the dangerous nature of Spader's character. Seemed like a cool shot for the trailer but not something very realistic.
- Walter.
She was the pleasant surprise for me. I expected James Spader to be amazing, but I didn't figure anybody they cast as the young female agent would be able to go toe-to-toe with him. I'm so used to the frigid, buttoned-down FBI agents that live only the solemn completion of their duties, it was nice to meet her first as an actual human being, complete with laughter and dog pee. You see her relationship for about thirty seconds at the beginning, and you completely buy it.Walter Kittel said:I'm not completely sold on the actress (Megan Boone) playing Agent Keen. I'm not sure she can completely sell the dramatic heft of the series. I know how shallow this is going to sound but she is almost too pretty for the tone of the series. Someone a little plainer looking would have been an easier sell for me. Maybe it is something else?
I had to look up his credits on IMDB, and what I have seen of his directorial work I have enjoyed. (Narc, Smokin' Aces, The A-Team). Still haven't gotten around to watching The Grey (which a friend recommended to me.)I didn't realize until sitting down to watch that Joe Carnahan had directed the pilot. People have mixed feelings on his work, but his tone was exactly right for this one: perfectly paced, well-executed action, fun character play.
Well, I guess we just have to disagree as I see enough from her regarding what you say she is lacking.Hanson said:Boone just feels lightweight here, and it makes the show unbalanced with Spader on the other side. It's not her looks, it's just the lack of presence and charisma.
I never noticed the wig, but I do remember she had a short hair style when she was on Bluebloods last year.Patrick Sun said:I'm very distracted by the wig Boone is wearing, otherwise, she's competent in the role for now.
I'll stick with it for a bit.