Each episode is thoroughly written brilliantly to keep adding to plot and to keep us wanting more. The acting is and what makes the show clearly. The surpises that are shown arent out there and so far fetched that makes you doubt what your watching. The writers stick to the core story and writes what works. Every season is as if you were watching the the first season with awe and anxious to know whats next. Normally after season 1 of other shows, writers fizzle out and get out of control with telling a story...but not the blacklist. Need more The acting and the actors make the show. The writers started with a great story, but i think they now write based on the actors and what they bring to the role. They stick to what works and dont go off to fantasy island.