The ratings for The Blacklist TV show took another big hit last season, dropping nearly 40% in the same day demo ratings. Now that the drama series will have enough episodes for a good-sized syndication package, will this NBC series be cancelled or renewed for a fifth season? Stay tuned to find out.
The Blacklist revolves around one of the FBI’s most wanted fugitives, Raymond “Red” Reddington (James Spader). He offers to help the authorities if rookie agent Elizabeth Keen (Megan Boone) is his partner. The FBI then essentially works for him as he identifies a “blacklist” of politicians, mobsters, spies and international terrorists. The other castmembers in this drama include Diego Klattenhoff, Harry Lennix, Ryan Eggold, Hisham Tawfiq, Amir Arison, and Mozhan Marno.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available — usually the next day, around 11:30am EST/8:30am PST. Refresh to see the latest.
5/19 update: You can see the latest night’s ratings in context.
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For comparisons: The third season of The Blacklist averaged a 1.42 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 6.83 million viewers (live + same day ratings).
Note: These are the Live + Same Day Ratings which include “live” viewing plus delayed DVR viewing, up until 3am local time that same night. Ratings marked with an “*” are the fast affiliate ratings and will be updated with the Live+SD numbers when they are made available. Typically, networks get paid for C+3 ratings which includes DVR viewing within three days of the original airing when commercials are watched. Those numbers are rarely released to the press.
What do you think? Do you like The Blacklist TV series? Should it be cancelled or renewed for a fifth season?
5/11 update: NBC has renewed The Blacklist for a fifth season. Details here.
I have watched “The Blacklist” from the beginning. I enjoy it very much. James Spader is a remarkable actor that brings an intensity to the show which couldn’t be equally matched by any other. I am in agreement that ratings have been negatively impacted by politics in the recent weeks. The show most definitely should have a season 5! Too many great shows are being canceled only to be replaced by others that are less than desirable.
Please renew for next season!
Please Renew The Season!
Red Reddington is the heart and soul of this program. It is one of the best shows on TV. Frankly, it far and away supersedes it’s competition.
Blacklist is an awesome show with a stunning cast. I can’t imagine it being cancelled. James Spader brings such a mysterious, remarkable presence to this show, and we are so grateful that this amazing actor has been in this series. PLEASE hang in there with the show’s variable ratings. The last few months, with politics being in the fore, have taken a toll on just about every show on the air. Let the audience KNOW more about the show, promote it more prominently, NBC, and don’t give up on this remarkable series. It’s one of the shows we LIVE for.
Our family likes this show. Yes, Spader is great. Pls renew it for a fifth season. We feel the part when Elizabeth was supposed to be dead didn’t do well to the fans. The story sort of having lost the continuance. But then later when Elizabeth went back to the FBI task force, the show seemed to be picked up again.
One of the best series on TV. I’m still wondering about Katherine.. the cleaner…who was stuck in a cabin Red thought he killed. Please don’t leave me hanging like ABC did to Nashville viewers. Please renew.
I look forward to Thursday nights to watch the Black List. Please, please, bring back the show for another season. Everyone on the cast is AWESOME! I WOULD be so lost with out the show.
Thank you!!!
The Blacklist…finally a show that is so completely different than any others…it is the best show on T.V. and should definitely be renewed for another season!!! Not to be rude but you’d have to be an idiot not too!!!
Great show… keep it going!
Absolutely love the show. One of the best shows on television. Please renew season 5. I know quite a few people who really enjoy the show. Would love for the day Elizabeth finds out Remington is her father. James Spider is marvelous as with the rest of the cast.
Renew Blacklist. Great show.
Love the show. Hoping for a 5th season
Please renew the Blacklist. James Spader is truly a gifted actor.
My teenage grandchildren watch with me & we are all yelling NO! to the T.V. about the ending tonight!! Red can’t have his most trusted friend/bodyguard as an evil double crosser!! The Blacklist is one of the best shows ever!!