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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?
Absolutely the best show on television right now! The plot twists and turns keep me going back in my mind to prior seasons and old episodes to connect the dots. I don’t know of any other show that seems to take so seriously the tie-ins to previous episodes. The writers are amazing and James Spader and Megan Boone are simply without peer! Please keep the creative juices flowing and the storyline expanding. I don’t think there is another character on television as compelling as the many sides of Raymond Reddington!
Best show on TV. James Spader was born for this role.
Excited to see them return for season 8. James Spader is a master at performing the “Red” character. Like to see Dembe more. We have watched from the begining.
They can’t end the show as long as Red is still alive. Maybe turn everything over to Dembe.
I think it’s gone way downhill, haven’t found it interesting in a very long time. Hope they don’t renew!!
I have watched this show from the beginning. I think James Spader is stupendous as Red. I love the entire cast and can’t imagine losing any of them. I am ready for Katrina to be exposed and done in. I too would like to finally have a clear understanding of who Red is.
I enjoy Red so much. I turn off all electronics on Friday’s so I will not be disturbed. I record the series and have watch it twice. My girlfriend and I critique the show. Hands down James Spader plays Red like Anthony Hopkins played Hannibal Lecter. I wish the powers that be get rid of Ressler . Also finally let the audience know who Red really is. Best show on TV.
Have watched the Blacklist from the beginning hope the shoe isn’t canceled ( love the show
I have been watching this from the beginning. I absolutely love this show. I can’t wait to see the next season
Love the show!
Can’t wait! Love this show!
Can’t wait for season 8!!!!!
Can’t wait for season 8!!!!!
I LOVE The Blacklist!!! We started watching it due to the quarantine on Netflix and couldn’t stop! It is our absolute favorite show now!! James Spader is just AWESOME!!!
Blacklist is by far our favorite show.Red is a modern day Charles Bronson, my wife and I just love that show