She nailed it, but decided to keep the honorific cross-gender because it added another layer of mystery to her. It was a foregone conclusion that only one person would survive the final showdown between Red Reddington and his former right-hand woman, Mr. Kaplan, on The Blacklist's Season 4 finale.

Mr. Kaplan Knew Liz Longer Than Red. In Red’s mind, Mr. Kaplan had to go." The connection between Mr. Red and uniform number 27 is well known, but has never been explained. Mr. Kaplan (Susan Blommaert) Mr. Kaplan worked for Raymond Reddington for many years, as a longtime confidant and fixer. Technically Red didn’t kill Mr. Kaplan, as she (yes, she) survived his execution-style gunshot to the head. What most has Dembe bent out of shape: Red’s attempt to kill crime-scene cleaner Mr. Kaplan (Susan Blommaert)—a good friend of Dembe’s—for perceived disloyalty.

As Mr. Kaplan goes in front of the grand jury to prove that she has intel on Red worth granting her immunity, Red sits in a sad hotel room burning all … Regardless of what Mr. Kaplan’s real fate is, Blacklist creator Jon Bokenkamp did warn us that Season 4 wouldn’t be kind to the character. It’s a question that The Blacklist viewers have hoped to get answered for a full year, ever since Mr. Kaplan dug up a mysterious suitcase before jumping to her death in last May’s finale. She doesn't seem old enough to be his mother. The enigma is so deep that no plausible explanation has, to my knowledge, ever even been floated.

Remember, Reddington killed Newton Phillips in … When asked about Red's reason for wanting to kill her, he told Entertainment Weekly, “Red values loyalty above all else, and Mr. Kaplan betrayed him in the most impossible way. Despite her lengthy relationship with Red, Kaplan actually knew Elizabeth Keen and her mother Katarina Rostova much longer.

Why did Red have to kill Kaplan? Ultimately, the fact that she’s been after Red wasn’t a surprise, but that didn’t make the buildup or the reveal any less exciting. In the season 6 episode, "Rassvet," fans finally learned the real Raymond Reddington's backstory. Info Center. In fact, the second Mr. Kaplan made the choice to help Liz fake her death, she betrayed Red. 'The Blacklist' Dropped a Major Bombshell About Raymond Reddington's True Identity. In "Mr. Kaplan, Conclusion", Red helps Ressler locate Hitchin's cleaner Henry Prescott who leads him to the murdered Reven Wright.

But this wouldn't be the first time Dembe has betrayed Red of late. I'm kinda disappointed they explained it, actually. She is often seen helping Red dispose of bodies and clean up crime scenes. She was often seen helping Red dispose of bodies and clean up crime scenes. Log in or register to post comments; Fri, 04/04/2014 - 15:54

That's what I am after all, the Cleaner." Apr 29, 2019 The Blacklist is known for its twists and turns, especially regarding the identity of James Spader's character, Red. The Blacklist airs Thursday, 10/9c on NBC. Affiliates. In Red’s mind, Mr. Kaplan had to go."

Remember, he told Liz a few episodes ago that Red had killed Mr. Kaplan (Susan Blommaert).

4. Kaplan alluded to a history of helping raise Liz as a baby, and Bokenkamp teases that we'll see more reveals of Liz's childhood (and the connections to characters like Red, Kate and Alexander Kirk) as season 4 unfolds.

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When Red pays Omar a visit to ask why he betrayed him and sent Tom to Cuba, Omar says he was only following Mr. Kaplan’s orders. Password: Register: Register. Specifically in 4e02, Mato: Kaplan: "Do you remember what I looked like that night, lying in the street, my head torn open, Anne's body in front of me?" Tags ... Forum Leaders. The Blacklist may have revealed who has betrayed Red — but can ... He’s been dealing with a number of hits. Based on how Red handled Mr. Kaplan's betrayal, you can see why the hairs on the back of Liz's neck may be standing slightly at attention. And while she started to question his motives and behaviours, surely she fell into the category of someone who he could try to reason with. Do you think it is his sister the way she kissed him on his face it makes me feel like they are family. In "Mr. Kaplan", Ressler informs Cooper, Liz, and Samar that Gale has gotten enough intel to demand an indictment on the Task Force involving Red, from the grand jury. Eventually, Mr. Kaplan’s girlfriend — of whom she bears her name — was killed by a man looking for her employer, leaving Kaplan listless. She was shot in the head in Season 4, … FAQ. By Megan Stein. The Blacklist reveals Mr. Kaplan's shocking connection to Red and Liz There's so much to unpack in this premiere, but let's start with Red's realization that Mr. Kaplan is still alive. Mr. Kaplan was meant to be played by a guy, until Susan Blommaert came along. Red: "You know I don't know what you looked like.

Mr. Kaplan’s back, and she’s not pulling any punches.