- Season 10eps2 | The Blacklist

Reviews for the episode are generally positive but noted a lack of "final season" urgency early on:

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. 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. Reviews for the episode are generally positive but

The second episode of The Blacklist 's final season, titled , is a high-stakes entry that blends classic "criminal of the week" action with the building tension of the series' endgame. Plot Recap: High Stakes in Sydney The second episode of The Blacklist 's final