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.
Renew, renew, renew!!!
Should renew brilliant show
I think it should be renewed.
Renew!
Still my favorite network show. James Spader is mesmerizing. Would live to see it continue.
What a drip…move on really he kidnipped her again really kill him and move on….get new writers
Renew Renew Renew!
Please renew…it’s my favorite TV show!
An amazing cast of characters.Finest and most anticipated show each week. There are so many directions for story development that could be explored with sacrificing the essence of the show’s premis. Don’t dilute its quality to attract ratings. The ratings will chase this show if the writers continue to produce intrigue and quality villans. There is nothing quite like the Blacklist. Why cull it when there remains a strong foundation audience that can be easily increased by investing in the show’s future ?
I would like to see it renewed.
Please renew and get back to focus on the hunt of the suspects
Please renew
It is one of the amazing shows and should be considered for renewal for season 5.
I would love to see it renewed!
Please have season 5, great show, and I’m not a TV watcher!