Directed by Michael W Watkins
Written by Lukas Reiter & JR Orci
Anslo Garrick (No. 16) Conclusion provides examples of:
- Curb-Stomp Battle: Reddington's mercenaries easily destroy the surveillance outpost, and the FBI reinforcements overwhelm Garrick's mercenaries by surprise.
- Hired Guns: Anslo Garrick's “The Wild Bunch” returns in this episode and are revealed to have been hired by Alan Fitch and his organization.
- The Man Behind the Man: As sinister as Anslo Garrick is, he turns out to be operating on orders from Fitch.
- No Plans, No Prototype, No Backup: As valuable as Reddington is, there is only one tracer implanted in him which is pulled out quickly by Anslo Gerrick’s team. You would think they'd put a half dozen tracers in Reddington so you couldn't remove all of them before the cavalry showed up.
- O.O.C. Is Serious Business: The end of the episode has Reddington wearing a hoodie and getting on a bus. Considering he spent the entire season in expensive tailored suits and traveling by private plane, this tells the viewer that he really doesn't want to be found.
- Wham Episode: NBC's official tumblr for the show promised that "Anslo Garrick" would be this. They weren't lying. After the two-parter finished, "everything has changed
". Reddington is in the wind, he's explicitly denied being Liz's father, his people don't know where he is, and the Blacklist task force's only motivation is hunting him down. Also, Liz learned about the guys who were spying on her, there's hints that Reddington is involved in some sort of high level government conspiracy. Oh, and there's a mole on the team. - Wounded Gazelle Gambit: After Reddington has been tortured, Anslo Gerrick lets his guard down and leans in close enough for Reddington to kill him.
