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.
Blacklist is the best series on T.V. the actors are spectacular and the stories each week keep me coming back. It’s so refreshing to be able to watch a show that is completely different from any other on T.V. Please do not cancel this show…it would be a huge mistake.
Please don’t cancel it. It’s my families favorite show too. It’s too early to cancel it.
Cancel the Redemption and keep the Blacklist.
Oh No, it’s the only show family you, as a whole, watches together. Aside from football. Not too fon of The Redemption though. Please don’t cancel our Family night!
Like Freddie Mercury once said:
SHOW MUST GO OOOOON!!!!!
Scott great show should keep it going !
ANYMORE, IT’S THE ONLY SHOW I LOOK FORWARD TO WATCHING AND IT’S ON ANTENNA TV! THANKS!
Renew I like this show really interesting there is a lot more story leave it on
DO NOT CANCEL THIS SHOW.WHAT EVER HAPPEN TO KATE & TENBAY. NO, THIS SHOW SHOULD CONTINUE FOR A LONG TIME. TO MUCH LEFT UNDONE.
I really enjoy The Blacklist! It is awesome! Please continue making series! Seasons 5, 6, 7, keep it going!!!!
Just leave the show on , stop with all the inseason hiatus . That keeps people’s interest. Most people see that reruns are on & don’t watch. That means they don’t see the advertisements .
Love the show. Gotta know what happens to Tenbay and Kate
Please do not cancel this show. There is a shift in the way that people consume media. Not all viewers watch this show through conventional outlets. I personally stream on Netflix and other sources. Surely if more than just television views are considered, this show will not be cancelled. I personally feel that this story is not over. And by reading the comments, I see others share this opinion. These are great characters and a great mix of crime fighting, criminal perspectives, and personal drama. I wrote this message so that hopefully the producers realize how much people enjoy this… Read more »
I agree. For instance I watch the blacklist on my DVR. I have it set to record every week. According to the article it only counts shows watched within 3 days of recording. Why punish people who have a life and get to watching it right away. They definetly shouldn’t cancel this show. There are so many unanswered questions.
please please renew it!!!!! we need to know why Dembe did what he didi if he really did poison Red.. please renew it!!!
Love love this show! Waiting for the next episode – please please Do Not cancel!!!! My whole family loves it!
Renew! I’ve watched this show from the beginning and love it.