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The cast and crew of The Blacklist TV show had reason to celebrate today on their New York soundstages. Not only did the NBC series reach a milestone of filming 150 episodes but, the Friday night drama was also renewed for an eighth season (2020-21). Season seven resumes on Friday, March 20th.
Here’s the renewal announcement from NBC:
MEDIA ALERT: NBC RENEWS ‘THE BLACKLIST’ FOR SEASON 8
NBC has renewed its esteemed drama series “The Blacklist” for an eighth season.
The seventh season will resume Friday, March 20 at 8 p.m. ET/PT with two back-to-back episodes.“Congratulations to our incredible cast, producers and crew, all of whom continue to reach excellence week in and week out,” said Lisa Katz and Tracey Pakosta, Co-Presidents of Scripted Programming, NBC Entertainment. “We couldn’t be more excited to continue Red and Liz’s story into season eight.”
“‘The Blacklist’ continues to tell exciting and imaginative stories,” said Chris Parnell, Co-President, Sony Pictures Television. “It’s due to the brilliant cast, crew and our writing staff, led by Jon Bokenkamp and John Eisendrath, who commit to unparalleled creativity. Wait until you see what’s in store for season eight. Thank you to Lisa Katz, Tracey Pakosta, Pearlena Igbokwe and all of our partners at NBC and Universal Television.”
Currently in its seventh season, “The Blacklist” is averaging a 1.1 rating in adults 18-49 and 6.6 million viewers overall in “live plus seven day” Nielsens to tie as the season’s #1 Friday drama in most current 18-49 season standings. With the addition of digital and linear delayed viewing to date, the show’s Oct. 4 season premiere has grown to a 1.6 in 18-49 and 8.1 million viewers.
Jon Bokenkamp, John Eisendrath, John Davis, John Fox, James Spader, Lukas Reiter, J.R. Orci and Laura A. Benson serve as executive producers.
“The Blacklist” is produced by Sony Pictures Television and Universal Television in association with Davis Entertainment.
What do you think? Do you enjoy The Blacklist TV series on NBC? Will you watch season eight? Should that be the final season?
Have watched since the beginning and thought it was getting lost a few seasons back, but now it is back on track and getting better every episode. Glad to see it has been renewed.
The Blacklist has got to be the best project ever undertaken by James Spader.
I love this show!!
Love the show. Keep it going for a few more years!
I can’t wait for season 8 to begin. This is my all time favorite show on TV. I love it and a big cheer for the writers, I can’t believe they keep coming up with all the new twists and turns! Your team is fantastic. I hope this show NEVER goes off the air…..
Love this show!!!!!
Love this show! So glad it’s renewed and I cannot wait till it comes back this season!
I like the Blacklist a lot and I love James Spader. Glad it will continue
I LOVE the show. Just AMAZED NBC hasn’t cancelled it.
I love James Spader! I had to start streaming Boston Legal just to keep from going through Blacklist withdrawal… lol!
Absolutely….i watch very little tv due to schedule. But I will not miss this one.
Love this show. Keep it coming.
Love this show and have been watching for it’s return. Will watch the 8th season and many more. Keep it coming.
Can’t wait for season 8. Great show!
delighted with season 8 news. A big fan of James Spader and the show!