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.
Once a loved (although hated) character becomes un-redeemable, the show is harder to watch. I’ve had a hard time watching Blacklist this season, I hope they renew specifically so I can fall back in love with the one I can’t even like right now. (trying to not give spoilers…)
The blacklist should be renewed for the 5th season.
Show is great, but seriously needs to come to a conclusion. It’s been going about the same thing since it began and it’s just tiring now. The only thing keeping me coming back is honestly seeing Diego Klattenhoff because he is that handsome. Please tie up the loose ends and finish with a bang.
Blacklist used to be about RR using the FBI to capture their enemies, who usually are in RRs bad books. Back story was about the mystery of Agent Keene. Now it’s the front story, plus an
other storyline of Kate, and nary a criminal is being caught. This not the BL that was muchseetv. Coincidence the writers & producers are busy with a spin-off while BL tanks this season? I think not. What a waste of the talented ensemble cast, particularly Spader, and an insult to viewers.
Best TV show ever. Should be renewed
Renew Renew Renew, If TV broadcasters renew crappy vampire series why not renewing this excellent series
RENEW. DON’T THE REALIZE THERE WAS A PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE ON 9/22 ??? IDIOTS.
Definitely renew the show. We only saw the first episode of season 4 in South Africa this week. One of.the better shows on TV. Love it!!!
Please renew the Black List. Best show on TV for a long time.
Please do NOT Cancel the balcklist
Please renew The Blacklist! It is my favorite TV show ever! James Spader & cast are amazing. I think it is going in right direction & still can come up with some incredible Blacklisters!
Please do NOT cancel Blacklist! It is truly one of the best series ever created! True fans are addicted.
please do not cancel I love the show!!!! Love Red!! James Spader is the best!!!
Please do not cancel it I love this show. I think ratings will go up if the “who’s your daddy” gets out of the way. Get back to basics of what made the show in the first place. Big James Spader fan. Thank for a good show
My whole family love the series. We are still waiting for season 4 to start (next week!!!) and cannot wait. I adore James Spader and think he is the best actor ever.