The Blacklist (In Brazil: Lista Negra) is an American television series in the genre of espionage, police drama and action that premiered on September 23, 2013 on NBC and a week later, on October 1, 2013, in Brazil through Sony pay TV channel. The series revolves around Raymond "Red" Reddington (James Spader), a former United States Navy officer who has become a high-profile criminal.
The story begins with Raymond's surrender to the FBI, in which he is willing to reveal a list of names with the most dangerous criminals in the world that he himself created over the years in exchange for immunity from his crimes. However, in order for Raymond to collaborate with the FBI and help capture the criminals he requires working exclusively with an FBI newcomer, Elizabeth Keen (Megan Boone).