[s9e12] The Chairman Here

Fans on Reddit noted a "Boston Legal" reunion, as guest star Craig Bierko (Jeffrey Coho) and series lead James Spader (Alan Shore) appeared together in this episode.

This episode fueled major speculation regarding Marvin Gerard . Many viewers correctly suspected he was the puppet master using Red’s bank accounts and deep secrets against him, even as Red remained focused on the ghost of Mr. Kaplan . [S9E12] The Chairman

While the episode focuses on the Chairman, it sets up the later reveal that someone was mimicking Mr. Kaplan’s signature phrase ("Dearie") to manipulate Red. Fans on Reddit noted a "Boston Legal" reunion,

The Chairman (played by guest star Craig Bierko ) operates the "Chairman of the Board" system, which allows criminal groups to thrive by treating their illegal activities like corporate assets. Kaplan

The emotional weight of the investigation sends Ressler into a downward spiral, highlighting his ongoing personal challenges during Season 9.