Two very rare things happened in this episode ofThe Blacklist.Raymond Reddington admitted he was wrong about something.

And now that I think about it, it feels like a while since weve had a good one.

That McMahons mission is ultimately revealed in this episodenotto have Cabal-like origins makes it all the more intriguing.

THE BLACKLIST – “The Third Estate (#136)” Episode 617 – Pictured: Megan Boone as Elizabeth Keen – (Photo by: Will Hart/NBC)

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For now, Im still not quite sure what to make of Anna McMahan.

I know the sight of her sets my teeth on edge.

And like Red, Imstartingto think she may be a much worth adversary than originally anticipated.

(But even though I get where hes coming fromIll leave the dismayed arousal to Red.)

THE THIRD ESTATE, NO.

But then again, as we all know, numerical order isnotto be trusted onThe Blacklist.

Did you know that the richest 26 people on earth have as much wealth as the poorest 3.8 billion?

a masked man asks the father in the opening scenes.

It reallyisquite the moral pickle.

But she cant exactly ignore the fifth kidnapping of a billionaires child.

And its noble for him to gamble with his sons life like that… Luckily, these peopleareoccasionally quite good at their jobs!

I did not assumeallof the kidnapped 20-somethings comprisedallof the Third Estate.

You thought we were the victims of The Third Estate?

Why would McMahon hold back the Third Estate file from Olivia Olsons dossier then, Cooper asks Red… Now a dangerous organization has been brought downandshe knows for certain theyre tracking her.

Well, hold onto a good thing Red, because your personal life about toblow up.

Dembe sneaks into Lizs office to tell her about his moral dilemma.

Liz asks him if hes going to come forward to Red about what he knows.

Im coming forward to you, Dembe tells her.

You must tell him Elizabeth.

Because if you dont, I will.

But Elizabeth isnt the only one keeping secrets around here.

Ressler obtains security footage from the P.O.

Box where that letter was sent, and it only had one visitor.

A FEW LOOSE ENDS

Judas Cradle, people really use this?

Yes, often quite voluntarily.

Red, dont scar young Aram like that!

Was this really the end of Mr. Foys involvement with Anna McMahons plot?