James Spader perfection in The Blacklist: Anslo Garrick

[@BloodyFlowerFilms]

I still cannot comprehend how epic he is. You just become absorbed into what he's saying and just forget everything else. That's a great actor you fully believe everything they're saying and more.

[@jasminefremdehake2354]

I think James Shader and Kevin Spacey are legendary and they did not have enough chance. Also House of Cards was another epic and I can see that these 2 characters only if they could have swapped the series every one would have performed perfectly good

[@TheoneandonlyEETFUK]

+Yasmine Maaly my two favorite actors at this current moment.

[@jasminefremdehake2354]

We lack actors I think that make your heart race and bounce when watching them creating a scene. I can't imagine the effort that would have been exerted in doing such scenes.

[@ogabrielbruno]

That is exactly how i feel, James Spader is simply awesome.

[@lilmannyrants4771]

The background music also has something to do with it

[@CXAlexander1]

And THAT, ladies and gentlemen, is what it's like to be in the presence of greatness.

[@adamamador1001]

“Have you ever sailed across an ocean, Donald? On a sailboat surrounded by sea with no land in sight, without even the possibility of sighting land for days to come? To stand at the helm of your destiny? I want that one more time. I want to be in the Piazza del Campo in Siena, to feel the surge as ten racehorses go thundering by. I want another meal in Paris at L’Ambroisie in the place des Vosges. I want another bottle of wine and then another. I want the warmth of a woman in the cool set of sheets. One more night of jazz at the Vanguard. I want to stand on summits and smoke Cubans and feel the sun on my face for as long as I can. Walk on the Wall again. Climb the Tower. Ride the River. Stare at the frescos. I want to sit in the garden and read one more good book. Most of all I want to sleep. I want to sleep like I slept when I was a boy. Give me that. Just one time. That’s why I won’t allow that fool out there to get the best of me, let alone the last of me.”

[@shabibakhtar2247]

I don't know why someone didn't liked this comment.....Underrated

[@MikeySkywalker]

Beautiful acting.

[@trevor42699]

@@shabibakhtar2247 Why upvote someone that just copied and pasted what we all just watched.

[@shabibakhtar2247]

@@trevor42699 make sense

[@HuffStang]

We all watched the video. No need to waste your time, as well as ours, by reciting show dialogue. Thx...

[@scottyseptim6992]

This speech makes me wish to do all of the things Red has done. To visit all of the places and experience the culture, the difference. James is a remarkable actor. Well done, Mr.Spader.

[@Septix]

About to embark on a journey to just that after recently hitting rock bottom. Getting back to mom’s basement to save up before setting sail literally. And I’ve had countless days falling asleep listening to this and hoping, less than two years to go!

[@syedrizvi1786]

"I Wana sleep like I slept when I was a boy. Give me that.... just one time....." 😭😭😭😭

[@zabuzamomochi9753]

2 years later but, if you liked that line you should listen to "Above the vaulted Sky" from Penny Dreadful. "I long for scenes where man hath never trod. A place where woman never smiled or wept. There to abide with my Creator, God. And sleep as I in childhood sweetly slept. Untroubling and untroubled where I lie."

[@9000nin]

For a person struggling with insomnia, this is such a powerful line... Some days I'd literally give everything to be able to sleep like I slept when I was young

[@jomills4103]

Absolutely incredible. Yesterday in London I was lucky enough to be at a special screening of 'The Blacklist' and there was a Q&A session with James Spader who was there (!) and I asked him a question about this amazing scene. Basically it was originally very different and went through several re-writes. I asked if he contributed any of the things Red lists because I thought like some of them sounded as if he did and he replied "All I'll say is that where I live in New York is 10 minutes away from the Vanguard. And that L'Ambroisie in Paris is an incredible restaurant" !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I listened to him talk for about an hour and it was amazing - he's an absolute legend and such a warm, intelligent, articulate, honest, funny man. Still pretty overwhelmed by it all....!!!

[@KostasFlamourtzoglou]

+Jo Mills Lucky you!

[@Paromaster]

and???????

[@adityagaikwad___]

Lucky!!

[@mueedquadri7124]

Still couldn't believe this is a mortal's voice. No words to describe the greatness of James spader as Reddington. All i can say is Reddington became Reddington because of James. He didn't only play the character but he gave life to it. Tremendous work of an artist. Wish i had voice like him

[@chaenniesupremacy9764]

Here goes the most underrated actor of our time.not even nominated for emmy!

[@MaexxDesign]

and 2004 and 2007 ;) 2004 for "the practice" 2005 and 2007 for "boston legal" nominated in 2008 for "boston legal"

[@Trebleblues]

The guy is one of the most successful actors ever. What are you talking about?

[@chelseystull8116]

Beck Kozck you are joking right? 😂😂😂 He is much more than a deep voice with a motionless face.

[@chelseystull8116]

Beck Kozck that is wrong. He is best known for portraying characters nobody else can pull off. He is the a**hole everybody loves. I'm not going to get into an argument based off of opinions though. Enjoy your trolling and I will enjoy James

[@chelseystull8116]

Beck Kozck okay you have your opinion I have mine. Have a good day

[@MysticElfin]

this scene made me cry ... his words overwhelmed me with deep emotion

[@UniQue1992]

My dad is breathing his last breaths these days and I keep coming back to this video. Wish I could have done so much more with him.. but the cancer got the best of him and his time has come. It makes me sad to know that he will never see my children , it makes me sad I cannot show him how my life will turn out. Just one time I wish I could have a day with my healthy father again.. but I know that will never come and its his time to leave.. I want......

[@KostasFlamourtzoglou]

UniQue I'm sorry. This monologue really makes us re-evaluate life...

[@UniQue1992]

He passed away wednesday 8 february in the morning at 3:17.. I will keep coming back to this video to keep reminding him. It was the same day I posted this comment in the evening and he died at night/morning. Please keep this video on youtube for aslong as you can, I love it and it gives me tears and joy together. And yes it does make us re-evaluate life.

[@chrisstafful]

UniQue so sorry and god bless

[@naughtyskywalker9292]

I'm so sorry brother.

[@UniQue1992]

I'm still coming back here. Miss my dad every single day... hope I meet him again one day.

[@MikeySkywalker]

This is one of the most beautifully acted scenes I have ever watched. This scene made me a Blacklist fan. Beautiful.

[@AsteroidMike]

I'm gonna go rewatch this episode, just for this speech.

[@bryanneumann]

Just bought the first season on DVD not because this show rocks but also because of this episode

[@TheAwesomeDarkNinja]

This monologue makes me feel nostalgic over things I've never done.

[@SharkFishSF]

But you have done it.

[@michelleg4429]

There is a word for that. The German "Fernweh" means a nostalgia for experiences you've never had.

[@BavarianDrumsMetal]

This comment is severely underrated

[@1958Shemp]

THE BEST PART was left out: Red saying, "That's why I won't let that PUNK out there get the best of me, let alone the LAST of me."

[@M3rovech]

Spader is indeed an underrated actor. Emmy-worthy performance.

[@laineywright2696]

Very moving, one of the best acting scenes ever done by James Spader. Having watched interviews of Spader, I fully believe he aided the writers in writing this deeply emotional speech. I can feel the hope beginning to build in Ressler, played by Diego Klattenoff as the words of Reddington begin to live in his mind.

[@DocOck]

The best Lex Luthor we never got.

[@JF.007]

If he has more hair in his head, like when he was young, could be playing a great Jor-el, his voice, his eyes, his "raconteur" ...i feel more a Superman' s father quintessence in him than in Russell Crowe...

[@1974dormouse]

DocOck oh my god, you are right! He would be the perfect Lex Luther

[@siyatshaheb5532]

Honestly...people would start hating Superman and would demand a Lex Luther Stand alone film...

[@siddarth_mohan]

I think he just might pull off a joker too.

[@villekuronen6242]

lex luthor stand alone film would be nice without superman

[@aksampson68]

Incredible scene... this one and the "his name is Dembe" monologue were simply brilliant. I've recorded every episode thus far and kept those two just for these scenes. I swear I can feel the sun on my face when he looks up to the sky.

[@blueyedsuicides]

aksampson68 "he is.... splendid"

[@crematory5]

also the speech about the farmer

[@CurlyLizzie]

Pure perfection. Probably one of the best scenes ever made.

[@mrcanada1104]

Still gives me chills. I want all that, too...

[@cards0486]

That voice, the cadence, the timing of taking a breath. The beauty you can see as he speaks of each wish. That’s what James Spader can do. That’s what he DOES! This show wouldn’t have been what it was, and wouldn’t have lasted 10 seasons if any other actor had taken the role of Raymond Reddington. If they couldn’t get James interested in doing the show they weren’t even going to attempt to write and produce THE BLACKLIST. It wouldn’t have been perfect, and it had to be perfect. It was.

[@boyshanks]

I have this words of this speech saved in a file on my computer. I just read it to someone and cried. This speech moves me to tears every time. Just fantastic.

[@josephsullivan775]

What a fantastic dialog. Spader is spellbinding

[@devilpupbear09]

spectacular monologue performance by such talent

[@mariaendim10]

His performance is brilliant! I can call the whole scene: PERFECTION in all of it! Great James!

[@KevinWiley8]

This performance made me look at things differently. I still have a "Bucket List" but thanks to this performance, my "One More Time" List is about three times longer and I keep checking things off. It has inspired me to reconnect with people, places and experiences. I have been entertained often by tv. James Spader and this episode taught me something about me. Thank you!

[@willfilla]

Man his voice always gives me the chills. Truely love this actor so much

[@1974dormouse]

One of the greatest scenes in television history! Top ten!

[@suea46]

Diego's tear sliding down his cheek....

[@LifeOfRy]

What a privilege it must’ve been to have been lying down on that table listening to Spader deliver this stunning monologue in that unmistakably charismatic and chilling voice.

[@kaiphan5184]

If Morgan Freeman is the voice of God, you can bet that James Spader is the best choice for Satan's voice.

[@Sanitoeter666]

I would say, let Tom Waits be the Devil, James Spader can be the broker between the two. There's something much scarier about moral relativism than pure evil.

[@adityagaikwad___]

Amen.

[@Tj-rg8kl]

i always felt like james earl jones sounded more like god

[@hoolimooliyt]

His voice gives me actual tingles... And his speech just captures our absolute and total attention, you can almost see and hear what he talks about. It's pure, raw and undeniable talent! 👏👏👏

[@SirBlue]

Just wooow! James Spader is a true legendary actor. The way he speaks get me to feel all of these emotions, his voice captures my full attention and draws you in to what he is saying. Just so amazing

[@iamMichaelB]

I love this moment! Thank you for posting it

[@KostasFlamourtzoglou]

You're welcome

[@WarlordX7]

it should have millions of views.

[@Javier64202]

The performance of James Spader as Reddington is amazing. Can compare him with Peter Dinklage; the best two actors in tv shows right now.

[@blueyedsuicides]

javier negron every one pales in comparison to this man. such brilliance that we are privileged to witness.

[@nickkwach]

Or Kevin Spacey in House of Cards

[@nibbiek6738]

He mesmerizes me, i have never in my life loved a show as much as The Blacklist. Love, love, love!! Brilliant acting.

[@Cupcake-ro8vz]

Throwback to this scene... so intense, with them stuck in a box with terrorists outside, Ressler severely injured - yet all you can focus on is the sound of Red’s voice and it’s like their all alone on there. Amazing.

[@techiebelle]

This is an amazing bit of telly and so moving

[@peaches7487]

James is the magic of the show.

[@naughtyskywalker9292]

*And that, gentlemen, is a monologue.*

[@lukapejcinovic4377]

Have you ever sailed across an ocean a sailboat, surrounded by sea with no land in sight, without even the possibility of sighting land for days to come? To stand at the helm of your destiny. I want that, one more time. I want to be in the Piazza del Campo in Siena. To feel the surge as 10 racehorses go thundering by. I want another meal in Paris, at L'Ambroisie, at the Place des Vosges. I want another bottle of wine. And then another. I want the warmth of a woman and a cool set of sheets. One more night of jazz at the Vanguard. I want to stand on the summits and smoke Cubans and feel the sun on my face for as long as I can. Walk on the Wall again. Climb the Tower. Ride the River. Stare at the Frescos. I want to sit in the garden and read one more good book. Most of all I want to sleep. I want to sleep like I slept when I was a boy. Give me that, just one time. That's why I won't allow that punk out there to get the best of me.

[@1958Shemp]

But Red concluded with: "...let alone the LAST of me."

[@amos7698]

Simply magnificent writing and acting. Both James Spader and Diego Klattemhoff are outstanding here, and their characters compliment each other so well on the BL. More interactions with these two please!!

[@Barbara68227]

James Spader is the best actor on TV, I love the Blacklist and can hardly wait for the next week.

[@ShakilAhmed-xh5yc]

Awesome! When the background music starts, it gives it an almost otherwordly feeling. Spader's acting, dialogue and music, just brilliant.

[@justinpieratt6953]

This is one of my favorite scenes, possibly of all time.

[@FishNole121]

This is literally one of the best written & spoken words in all of history... Right before, though, he notably says "Revenge is so short lived"

[@mackash]

Sorry.. maybe that was bit harsh and presumptuous toward you.. But this behavior here on this page over TV and Hollyweird acting is truly disgusting. Its pathetic. Seriously sad man. Men are so far behind due to watching TV and getting emotional over it. Effeminizing. Brainwashed.. Programming. Not healthy. UN-healthy. Another word for 'acting' is LYING. Actors are just good liars. Get over it.. Go read Ecclesiastes if you want some of the best wisdom ever written. King Solomon was a genius. Ecclesiastics and Proverbs.. anything in them 2 books. Amazing life wisdom. Work your priority out man. Dont drink baby bottle milk all your life.. learn how to chew on bone and gristle. Milk is for babies.. the meat is for adults. TV has no nourishment ya goose. Its not even milk. Its degenerating. Turn it OFF ffs. Life is too short.

[@VentureCapitalist202]

Talent...... Don’t ever give up on it.

[@azucenagonzalez4013]

His voice is pure poetry.

[@setarehgharehbaghnejad2855]

this man is awesome. Mr. Spader, you are one of the best works of God. admiring and amazing.

[@alindastar4297]

Are these reminiscent mind pictures those of Reddington or of James Spader? I think the latter. Fantastic adventures of a world traveler painting an image beautiful enough to give a dying man Ressler hope with a final vision or a reason to hang on… yes indeed a very powerful scene. Bravo Mr. Spader for the mind landscape of a bigger world than I will ever know. The good book I will enjoy as well the wine so here’s a toast is to you; cheers!

[@sujata15164]

The way James delivers his dialogues😍

[@LA-wo5mf]

One of the best scenes in tv history 👏🏼👏🏼 every time I watch it feels like the first time 👏🏼❤️❤️❤️

[@mysticalbeauty280]

This scene was one of my favorites on the entire show. I got so lost in the scene that I started crying🤍😭

[@relaxingred2090]

The exact moment Spader became my favourite actor and Red became my favourite character on television when he delivered this amazing monologue. I really like the Farmer monologue, but this blew that out of the water. This was season 1 and season 5 starts at the end of September.

[@hana1cd]

incredible scene

[@jasminefremdehake2354]

kostas thank you for posting it...it's a master piece... and I feel I want to say the same but in different words after I lost everything.

[@KostasFlamourtzoglou]

You're welcome. I'm glad there are others like me who appreciate these little gems of TV series moments.

[@Mansie0503]

I would listen to him read the phone book. I love his voice and how he speaks in this show.

[@El-Mac795]

Great actor and an amazing voice. Thought he was brilliant as ultron.

[@bigOmedrano]

I’m a grown ass man and yes this made me cry 😭

[@andreah.681]

So ergreifend und wunderschön. Herzlichen Dank dafür ! ❤

[@cafu8012]

Awsome speech. !!

[@bornfree5101]

This is magnificent!

[@KevKey]

In my worst time.of my life thinking everything is lost and lost meaning i find myself watching Red and feel tired hopeless and wounded in a way there is no hope for tomorrow i watch THIS.. and there is so much greater than life in this Scene to me that catches and comforts me in a way that rescues my World a Little bit and helps me to continue

[@andreiionutz2758]

Definitely my favourite actor. Nails the character big time

[@GoBlueHTB]

Diego Klattenhoff wasn’t even acting. That was his genuine awestruck face as James Spader delivered this masterpiece.

[@paulkvothe9847]

the best goodnight speech

[@amirjavadi3035]

Give this man an Emmy

[@cafu8012]

Thanks for reminding me of this episode. This speech..makes me wanna do better Things we should have done..or did! And wanna do againe; and/or for the the first time. *Get IT done!* - And do GOOD! Please. Times short...☻ No matter who 'you' are... C,(DK).

[@bryanneumann]

I agree

[@salemyou]

Very intense

[@MySavageHeart1]

Amazing.

[@이승-i4b]

I wish writers of season1 come back

[@miwilson6895]

I would love for him to be a villain in any movie besides marvel. He just has a awesome villain voice.

[@elijahlukejames]

He was sick as Ultron though too

[@zarakikenpachi-ds1ud]

i listen to this to remind me of certain things. Hope is one of them.

[@madysonroberts1608]

Gosh James spader just makes me feel somethin 😳😳😳😩😩😩

[@cleaveuntome42]

So I ( having to tv or cable) have not watched this show. Only saw the first three episodes. I do love how ever, that as this seemingly young man is dying ( youth being "everlasting", " never ending", "infinite") is listening to this much older man talk about all the things he has done with his life and what he misses. Normally it would be the other way around. Where the old man is dying and in his last moments talks about what he wants to do one last time. Possibly the younger man is listen or helping him reminisce. I just like to notice some things out of context. For all I know this is a dream sequence hahaha.

[@marissabxok1820]

Oh, how I love this man.

[@JackPool-lq8ux]

Imagine an intellectual battle between Reddington and Hannibal Lector.

[@milk6835]

James Spaders voice is my new kink

[@user-mg6wo4nu1t]

Most underrated actor EVER

[@travisblankenship6643]

God level acting. And writing for that matter.

[@curvy71]

that was a good episode.

[@JS-ed2hg]

This guy is just wow, he definitely makes this series one that I just so happened upon recently. They must have done something right with an average of 22 episodes and seven seasons. Yes I've become Mr reddington lol

[@ernesttan6731]

very inspirational

[@akeylamonea4639]

favoriteeeeee scene

[@82stuntman]

Walk on the wall again, climb the tower, ride the river. To stand at the helm of your own destiny, the essence of life.

[@Roqley]

To me, what makes this mean so much to me is that the things he wants.. are small moments. Because that’s what life really is. It’s not the big triumph or something grand. What means the most is the small moments that mean so much more. What I wouldn’t give to sleep how I did when I was young, or even a fraction of what Red wanted. We make our own mountains, and those little pebble moments are the foundation.

[@andrew_4747]

This two part-er in season 1 cemented Red's greatness.

[@CBMaster2]

This guy is so good, but almost everyone else on the show really sucks

[@danielandresriveraflores8865]

***** mostly lizzy

[@SvdB4]

Tommy Shelby dembe zuma my g

[@the8419]

I think Tom kean was played well, but Spader is a legend.

[@cloudunderweather9554]

I love me some Aram Mojtabai

[@herr_dohler]

Epic.

[@alb8199]

James Spader is the best👏

[@naryrokobs1847]

If i had to present the most moving scene ever filmed, i would present this one...

[@ispbrotherwolf]

James Spader is Red, calm, evil devius, just him self :-)

[@gregberzinski]

he was incredible in Boston Legal.

[@timmyturelli8609]

genius at its most emptional

[@abhisheksalunkhe3499]

I dont understand shit show like game of thrones despite worst last season gets emmy nominated but this show and this truly remarkale actor dont even get recognised or the attention they deserve

[@simplytoxic4521]

This makes motivates me to make money and go to a beautiful place far away from any salvation and watch as the time goes by as I sit down and see the amazing view.

[@sheikhammar5376]

Great actor

[@Vendzor]

Robert California!

[@loneranger1791]

Masterful.

[@jcrama7762]

Awesome...