To the surprise of some audiences, The Blacklist season 10 is returning to the death of Meera Malik, which occurred back in season 1, but there’s a reason for this. Meera Malik was one of the main characters of season 1, making her first appearance in the second episode of the show. In the season finale, “Berlin: Conclusion,” Meera Malik and Donald Ressler set out on an assignment to locate the man known as the “Berlin.” During the episode, Meera and Donald are separated. Meera is attacked from behind and her throat gets slit, leading to one of the biggest shocks of the first season.
Now, almost ten years later, The Blacklist season 10’s story will include Meera and return to her death by introducing her daughter, Siya Malik. Apparently, Siya will be coming to the Task Force with questions about her mother’s work and ensuing death. The part of Siya Malik still hasn’t been cast, but her role will certainly be intriguing as it should have a big impact on the show.
The Blacklist season 10 returning to the death of Meera through her daughter, Siya, is arguably because the show has recently lost the actors who portrayed two key characters, Amir Arison (Aram Mojtabi), and Laura Sohn (Alina Park). The Blacklist needs new characters, and one of the best ways to introduce a new character is to connect that character to a key event in a previous season. This choice also allows for more connectivity, as a death that occurred in season 1 is now directly linked to a new character in season 10, already setting the foundation for a compelling story.
What Revisiting Meera Malik’s Death Means For The Blacklist Season 10
Revisiting the death of Meera Malik meansThe Blacklist will be able to look at key events from previous seasons of the show from different points of view. Siya Malik will be entering the Task Force from the outside, most likely embittered from the secrecy of her mother’s work and her death. Unlike recent twists in The Blacklist involving the death of characters, this fold in the story will allow for a fresh perspective within the organization.
In fact, the debut of Siya Malik is very exciting because it gives The Blacklist the opportunity to complete Meera’s story a decade later. The Blacklist can take a deep emotional dive into the death of Meera and the role she had within the Task Force, as Siya discovers her mother’s past. This should lead to a new form of drama for The Blacklist and a brand-new emotional connection for the audience.
