‘The Blacklist‘, a popular crime thriller series follows Raymond “Red” Reddington, a former Navy officer turned criminal mastermind who surrenders to the FBI. He offers them his assistance to catch the most wanted criminals in exchange for immunity. The show which has been on air for ten seasons features many twists and turns, including the revelation that Red is actually Liz’s biological father and the heart-wrenching death of Liz in the season 8 finale.
The show has had its share of interesting characters but one of the most intriguing ones in the show is perhaps Agnes Keen, the daughter of Liz and Tom Keen. Agnes has been through a lot of trauma in her life such as being kidnapped, hidden, and orphaned, but she has also shown resilience, intelligence, and curiosity. She has a unique bond with Red, whom she calls “Pinky” instead of his usual nickname. But why does Agnes call Red “Pinky”?
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Agnes Likes Pink Better Than Red
The most straightforward reason why Agnes calls Red “Pinky” is that she prefers the color pink over red. This theory was first established in the season 8 episode “Konets”, where we see Red surprising Liz by bringing Agnes to her. All of them spend a day together in Central Park, sailing boats and eating fruit pops. When Red introduces himself to the child as Red she says she likes pink and calls him Pinky instead.
The moment is cute and full of childlike innocence. By calling Red “Pinky”, Agnes expresses her preference and personality, as well as differentiates Red from her mother’s name. The scene also shows Agnes’s playful and creative nature, as she comes up with her own name for Red based on his appearance and color association.
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‘The Blacklist’: Agnes Knows Something About Red’s Past
A more intriguing reason why Agnes calls Red “Pinky” is that maybe she knows something about his identity or past that others do not. ‘The Blacklist’ is filled with mysteries and secrets, especially when it comes to Red’s true identity and motives. It was previously revealed that the Red we know is not the real Raymond Reddington, but an impostor who took his place after Liz killed him as a child. This impostor’s real name and origin story are still unknown.
Fans speculate that Agnes might have some insight or knowledge about Red’s identity or past, either through her intuition, her memories, or some other source. For example, there are fans who have suggested that Agnes may be able to see through Red’s disguise. There are others who suggest that Agnes may have some connection to Red’s family or history, such as being related to his mother or having met him before. By calling him “Pinky” instead of Red, Agnes is perhaps hinting at something that only she knows or understands about him, something that he has kept hidden from everyone.
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