Just another human being.

"Loyalty. Justice. Trust."

"[Raymond Reddington] sits very comfortably with all the others. He's got his own place at the table. It feels complete and sometimes you're not done with someone that you've played. I don't harbor any regret." - James Spader

► fandom: the blacklist ► character: raymond 'red' reddington

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I own neither the footage nor music and make no profit.

Best wishes to James Spader on his 64th birthday! Thank you all so much for the continued love and support.

Watch in 1080p [HD] + headphones.

"Things end so something else can begin."

► fandom: the blacklist ► character: raymond 'red' reddington ► song #1: in the end (tommee profitt ft. fleurie & jung youth) ► song #2: in the end (2WEI) ► song #3: necessary violence (really slow motion) ► song #4: the equalizer (harry gregson-williams) ► song #5: the cabin (tom holkenborg / junkie xl) ► song #6: prologue (tom holkenborg / junkie xl) ► song #7: epilogue (tom holkenborg / junkie xl)

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Congratulations again to the entire cast and crew of "The Blacklist" for 10 seasons. A special thanks to James Spader for bringing the Raymond Reddington character to life so beautifully and in the process delivering the finest body of work.

"[Reddington's] someone who would show reason and caution, but he was never fearful of anything. That sort of combination, I think, is compelling for people when faced with so much in one's life and the world around you." (James Spader)

► fandom: the blacklist ► character: raymond 'red' reddington ► song: man in the hat (jenifer mcelwaine)

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Thanks to the cast and crew of "The Blacklist" for allowing us to take part in the collective landscape and explore a wide array of characters in between over the course of 10 seasons. Raymond Reddington, in particular, will be missed. I'm equally grateful to have collaborated on this project with Jenifer McElwaine, a talented actress and musician, who entrusted me with one of her songs.

Hope you enjoy!

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“For every rule, there is an exception.”

New sketch of Red presented in multiple color palettes.

"There's an end waiting for all of us."

"I was born into a dark path. It's the only path I know."

► fandom: the blacklist ► character(s): raymond 'red' reddington + harold cooper + dembe zuma + weecha xiu + mierce xiu ► song #1: hope / xavier's theme (john ottman) ► song #2: elevation (really slow motion)

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Best wishes to James Spader on his 63rd birthday! In addition to examining the Raymond Reddington character on an individual level, attention is also given to Cooper, Dembe, Weecha, Mierce, Aram, and Marvin as well as the relationships cultivated with each.

"In this world, there are no sides. Only players."

From left to right: Ressler, Ilya, Heddie, Teddy, Vontae, Paula, Chuck, Weecha, Red, Agnes, Mierce, Dembe, Cooper, Cynthia, Tadashi, Mariko, & Siya.

“Why does it have to be one way or the other? Why can’t it just be?”

“I’m not saying I’m amazing, but sometimes I’m distinctly above average.”

“Keep your gaze on the bandaged place. That’s where the light enters you.” (Rumi)

“When she speaks, people listen.”

“Does Reddington know any run-of-the-mill criminals?”

“Loyalty to individuals, relationships - that’s what makes the world go round.”

“If you are very strong, you must also be very kind.”

“I see in gray. I just do my best to avoid it.”

“It’s easy to give advice. It’s harder to take it.”