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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?
I was pleasently surprised and real happy that “The Blacklist” is renewing into Season 8! I’m still waiting to watch Season 7. I watch “The Blacklist” through Netflix so Season 7 isn’t being played yet. I feel that Blacklist is the best show on TV!!
The best show ever. Have never missed an episode. Hope it stays on TV. For many more years.
Beyond thrilled to hear of renewal! One of a very few shows that I never miss.
Blacklist, the best show on TV.
Glad to hear it was renewed. It has been one of my favorites from day one.
If it was not coming back, I might as well sell my TV!
Tom C.
Great series & applaud for its uniqueness!
Great series & applaud for its uniqueness!
I love Blacklist
My favourite network tv show. I look forward to watching it each week. An excellent cast and compelling stories elevate The Blacklist far above all but a few tv dramas.
I have watched the show 5 times
Love love love the show
We LOVE THE BLACK LIST.Great actors,great actresses. We are looking forward to seeing it again.
Just a thought what if you did a crossover with New Amsterdam??
I’m just so happy that the shows been renewed
Yes!!! I have watched this show from the beginning. I love the whole cast. Keep it coming!