After an acclaimed ten-season run, The Blacklist ended on a surprising and startling note that had its ardent fans gasping. NBC Insider has offered a detailed breakdown of the heartbreaking final scene and offered some insights into why the story ended on such an unexpected note.

Raymond "Red" Reddington, the fan-favorite anti-hero of the series brilliantly enacted by James Spader, tragically died in the last episode of the two-part series finale.

The surprise came from the manner of his demise - not treacherous enemies, but an animal attack - leaving fans with a bittersweet goodbye.

The pivotal event of Red's death unfolded during a peaceful walk in the Spanish countryside. Here, Reddington was unexpectedly charged and trampled by a charging bull leading to his fatal end. The intensity escalated as Reddington and the bull stared each other down in a tense standoff before the bull launched its lethal attack.

Although the actual moment of impact was not shown, the subsequent scene painted a gruesome picture - Red crumpled and bloodied, lying in a nearby ditch with the bull ominously close.

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