Blacklist 1x11 Reaction (Spoilers)

May I start by saying how happy I am that "The Blacklist" is back?  The break felt like an eternity which is amazing for a show that is so new but not surprising because it's so captivating. 

After watching Monday night's brand new episode, I have some thoughts that I want to share and maybe even discuss with fellow fans.  First, James Spader owned this episode as he brought us a new side to Red.  I really wish the Golden Globe folks had seen this episode before voting because he gave the term 'Breaking Bad' new meaning.  He killed everyone he came into contact to and later stated, "My house is clean."  Red had some very classic moments over the course of his killing spree but I could tell later in the episode it seemed to wear on him.  His moment with Janice is still my favorite scene from the episode, by far. 

Let's touch back on the line about Red's clean house. Red stated this when he finally reunited with Lizzie at the very end of the episode.  "My house is clean.  Yours is not," is the full line Red said to Lizzie.  I don't know if he's referencing her team because he mentions that some of the information Garrick had was too in depth to come from Grey, the mole Red killed, or if he was literally referring to her house and making reference to Tom.  The Tom situation is recurring through the show and it's not something I give much thought to until it's brought up but I just can't put my finger on exactly what Red means.  Another moment in that final scene is when Lizzie asks if he's back.  His answer is that they're back where they started and that he will only speak with her.  She gives a small smile in response and says, "Welcome back," but he does not seem to look as warm and happy as she does.  I think, based on things I've read, that he is stepping back and they're no longer a team but she hasn't gotten that message and feels like everything's back as it was and special in some way.  Only time will tell and surely next week will help us feel out what is on Red's mind but not really because we never know. 

My final thought are on the show in general and the fan base.  I do not understand the Lizzington shippers.  I see that Red and Lizzie have great chemistry but it's not that of a romantic relationship but more of a protective fatherly/guardian relationship.  He could still be her father but if not he's definitely someone who promised to protect her, maybe he promised Lizzie's father or maybe he's an uncle.  The way she walked in and asked him if he brought her anything was just like a someone who's dad just came back from a business trip.  Obviously, people can ship anything they want but for the record it kinda grosses me out because of the way that I see them. 
Until next week...