The Blacklist Season 2, Episode 9, "Luther Braxton," is a high-stakes, action-heavy midseason premiere featuring a chaotic siege at a secret CIA detention facility. The episode follows Raymond Reddington’s attempt to stop master thief Luther Braxton (Ron Perlman) from securing the "Fulcrum," a critical blackmail file. Critics praised the episode for its intense pacing, noting a cliffhanger that links the Fulcrum to Liz Keen’s hidden past. Read the full recap at Entertainment Weekly .

The Blacklist Season 2 Episode 9 Review: Luther Braxton - TV Fanatic