The showdown between Reddington and Marvin was good, and their knowledge of each other's methods made for a great finale similar to the conclusion of Mr. Kaplan's story arc.
I'm sad to see Marvin go, as I liked him and admired his continued loyalty throughout the series, especially since he was right: Red's plan to pass his criminal empire on to Liz was a terrible idea, as she was clearly not fit to lead and manage it, especially since he had no reason to even abandon his empire (Except maybe that time he got sick a few seasons ago, which they did not really get back to anymore?).
What I liked most was their mutual respect, despite the fact that they were hunting each other like animals - they were not just allies, which is another reason why I am going to miss Marvin Gerard. I had just hoped that his demise would have been a little more epic; I think he deserved a grander exit than a simple gunshot in his car, despite the fact that I liked Red's solution. A little more emhpasis on that and a little less graveyard conversation (which felt a bit forced even though it was a nice goodbye) might have made this episode into a 10 star banger like so many other conclusions.
I liked the tie-in with the next season at the end, where it builds up to a promising plot for it. I'm curious to see what they can make of it, though I feel it has run its course afterwards, as they are going to recycle the past.
I'm sad to see Marvin go, as I liked him and admired his continued loyalty throughout the series, especially since he was right: Red's plan to pass his criminal empire on to Liz was a terrible idea, as she was clearly not fit to lead and manage it, especially since he had no reason to even abandon his empire (Except maybe that time he got sick a few seasons ago, which they did not really get back to anymore?).
What I liked most was their mutual respect, despite the fact that they were hunting each other like animals - they were not just allies, which is another reason why I am going to miss Marvin Gerard. I had just hoped that his demise would have been a little more epic; I think he deserved a grander exit than a simple gunshot in his car, despite the fact that I liked Red's solution. A little more emhpasis on that and a little less graveyard conversation (which felt a bit forced even though it was a nice goodbye) might have made this episode into a 10 star banger like so many other conclusions.
I liked the tie-in with the next season at the end, where it builds up to a promising plot for it. I'm curious to see what they can make of it, though I feel it has run its course afterwards, as they are going to recycle the past.