How could he still be alive?
(Spoiler: he just is because this isBlindspot).
Who is he working for now?
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(Spoiler: more terrible people).
Borden appears at the top of the episode.
Its hard to believe this guy used to be the cute psychologist next door.
Also, he apparently has no taste.
His preference is a banana cake, and thats just unacceptable at a wedding, or really any event.
Before long, the taste testing is interrupted because Rich has found something for Patterson.
Well, it leads to an empty message board forum thats suddenly active again.
So, she tells them the truth about Borden.
The CIA found him though, one year later, and made a deal with him.
In exchange, theyd give him complete immunity for his crimes.
As predicted by Nas, this news shocks the FBI team.
Patterson, in particular, is devastated to hear Zapata has been keeping this secret from her.
Zapata isnt so sure though, saying he found that security camera so you can be seen.
When the FBI stakes out a meet-up, two guys show up with guns trying to kill Borden.
Hes not sure about the location of any attack, but he knows its going to be huge.
Weller has no sympathy for that, though, refusing to let the meeting take place.
Unlike the CIA, the FBI isnt just going to give Borden what he wants.
Artful Dodge isnt only dedicated to Bordens story line, of course.
In this episode they grow closer, as Roman has truly earned his trust.
Its incredibly idealistic and probably unrealistic, yes, but also strangely noble.
Anyway, Roman and Crawfords relationship is strengthened when the former falls ill and collapses.
No matter what his condition is, hes closing in on his plans for Crawford.
All signs point to this being the moment Roman believes Crawford is most vulnerable.
Imverycurious to see how this all plays out, and where everyones loyalties will fall.
The only other tertiary story is that of Rich trying to keep his job.
Because hes a former criminal, his job at the FBI is under review.
That sends the reviewer packing, but not without a warning to Reade.
He was hired by Hirst too, and so hell also be under investigation soon enough.
But, back to the imminent threat of terrorists!
The distraction works, and Patterson makes a connection in the case.
As usual, the build-up to the attack is better than the payoff of seeing Goran taken down.
The team raids the island, finding Goran and dismantling the bombs just in time.
Still, while the climax is familiar, the emotional resonance of Artful Dodge is unique.
The episode explores Pattersons trauma in a way that feels meaningful rather than exploitative.
Thats not enough to heal her relationship with Zapata, but its enough to start her own healing.
The question is, how will Zapata rebound?
He storms out of the bar, angry that shed do this now, of all times.
