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Must See TV: The Blacklist #Giveaway

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NOTE: The following giveaway is open to Canadians only.

Ah, the war of the remote control. While at one time it intensified the power struggle within a marriage or relationship, the truth is, with multiple-television households, this quirky little tug-of-war is now all but extinct. Case in point: in my home, usually, you’ll find my husband holed up in his basement “man cave”, while I snuggle in our bed channel surfing for chick flicks. His preference is ultimate fighting competitions; mine – cooking competitions.

However, we do agree on a few television shows – namely, The Blacklist on Global TV. It starts the brilliant James Spader as Raymond ‘Red’ Reddington. Ex-government agent Reddington is one of the FBI’s Most Wanted fugitives, who has brokered shadowy deals for criminals across the globe. Known as “The Concierge of Crime,” Reddington has mysteriously surrendered to the FBI, offering to help catch high-profile terrorists – but on the condition that he only speaks with rookie profiler Elizabeth “Liz” Keen (Megan Boone).

Following so far? Here’s the Coles Notes version for those who are new to the show:

Monday night has become “date night” at our place as we settle in for an always-thrilling episode. And with a BRAND NEW episode airing Monday, March 17 at 10:00 ET, my husband and I will continue our tradition of actually watching television… on the same floor, in the same room!

“Season 1, Episode 16: The Hunter Becomes the Hunted – The next target on the Blacklist is one of Red’s past associates, crime lord Mako Tanida. After Tanida escapes from prison he is out for revenge. Elsewhere, Tom confronts Jolene after interfering with his mission…”

So… will you be watching The Blacklist this Monday night?

I’ve got a nifty little prize pack to give away: a 4-pack of tee shirts featuring The Blacklist, and a mug for you to start your mornings off right (hopefully without the drama and suspense from the night before!). The prize pack is valued at $50. To enter, simply fill the form below with your qualifying entries. (But please, no spoilers in the comments!)

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  1. YES!!! And i cannot wait!! Red is such a great character. I am very excited to see what happens next after she decided to … (spoiler alert!)

  9. My favourite show! I don’t even want to pvr it, I am in the “need-to-know-right-now” mode ;)

  12. Absolutely! Watched it from the beginning and totally hooked! And I love that my husband loves it too.

  14. NO! I want to so badly but my husbands darn shows on History and Discovery are always on at the same time! grrr

  22. This is a must watch! I have it on the PVR so I don’t miss a show. James is perfect for the role.

  23. No, I’ve never heard of this show but might have to check it out on my global app. I watch very little tv.

  30. I love the darkness and twists in the plots, Red is so bad, yet good, though he can’t be trusted yet you know he will be there, but… you know, super entertaining television :D

  39. My favourite new show – it is very novel twists and turns – not like any other show I know! Can’t wait til Monday nite!!

  40. Yes – the pvr is set to tape The Blacklist on Monday nites on Global – only one more day to wait!!

  43. I haven’t heard anything about this show until I read your review. I haven’t had cable in years so unless my daughter is into a show, I don’t stay up to date. I will have to ask Sara if is her and Ryan watch this one…I would be surprised if they didn’t because after Dexter, True Blood and Breaking Bad ended, it has left a void.

  44. I am a HUGE Blacklister… James Spader stars…nuff said. Im dying to find out who Lizzie’s Tom really is and how Red will protect her from him if necessary.. The suspense is killing me lol

  45. I haven’t watched it yet – but I think I should check it out – I will make a reminder to catch it tomorrow night !!!

  74. No, I heard about it too late and I don’t like to start a show unless I can watch the first episode so I am waiting for DVD then I will watch season 2 live.