Showrunner Jon Bokenkamp says NBC has renewed its James Spader series, The Blacklist, for a fourth season. Bokenkamp broke the news during an interview with Troy Heinritz and Aaron Peterson of “The Blacklist Exposed” podcast, hosted on Golden Spiral Media.
Variety reports it has confirmed the renewal, and quotes Bokenkamp’s remarks to the podcast:
“We knew about that a while ago, it’s one of those things that’s hard to keep quiet. But yes, we’re renewed through the fourth season,” Bokenkamp revealed during the interview.
Bokenkamp also tweeted about The Blacklist’s season four renewal:
SEASON 4! @theblacklist https://t.co/ikzV1IRGdb @MeganBoone @HarryJLennix @Ryan_Eggold @AmirArison @HISHAMTAWFIQ @DKlattenhoff @mozhanistan
— Jon Bokenkamp (@JonBokenkamp) December 8, 2015
Currently in its third season, The Blacklist has fallen in the ratings each year. Some of its slide can be attributed to the show’s move from Monday nights to Thursdays, which have long been a problem for the Peacock Network.
As of the November 19th season three mid-season finale, The Blacklist had a season-to-date ratings average of 1.49, in the 18-49 demographic. Thus far in season three, The Blacklist has averaged a total audience of 6.941 million viewers.
The Blacklist‘s ratings are down from season one and season two. Still, this season’s ratings are high enough land the series in the top half of NBC’s scripted shows. As of December 7, 2015, The Blacklist ranked sixth out of NBC’s 13 scripted series, airing in the fall of 2015.
The Blacklist is not the first NBC series to get an early renewal, this television season. NBC renewed freshman hit drama, Blindspot, back in November.
NBC also renewed Chicago Fire for a fifth season, while the drama was only four episodes into season four. Likewise, it renewed its Chicago PD TV show for a fourth season.
Last week, NBC announced a fourth season of Hollywood Game Night. Hosted by Jane Lynch, season four of the celebrity party-game show premieres Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at 8:00pm ET/PT.
The Blacklist is set to return with the second half of season three, Thursday, January 7, 2016 at 9:00pm ET/PT.
What do you think? Are you a fan of The Blacklist TV show? Are you surprised it has been renewed, despite its ratings decline? Do you plan to tune in for the second half of season three and for season four?
It’s a well written and suspenseful show. Please Do not cancel
I love Blacklist, I had never watched it then one night started with the first show and got hooked its the best drama there is…I hope it continues for a long time, keeps you guessing, on the edge of your seat. Please don’t cancel this show.
Glad to hear The Blacklist is renewed. We watched “Redemption” and there is no comparison. Keep Blacklist coming!!!
My wife and I love The Blacklist. I am wondering why they are not consistent week to week.
I love The Blacklist and have enjoyed watched every episode. So glad you renewed it!
I have watched all of the Blacklist series and am happy you renewed it for a fourth season. Thank you.
Love this show! Always watching!!
Please DO NOT cancel this show. I watched it from day one. The cast is amazing and the story line keeps us all on the edge of our seat. I want to know the connection between Red and Liz and see their relationship grow from a father / daughter point if Red is in fact her father (which we all believe is true.)
My favourite show;so glad it is coming back.I had my doubts after the season four season finale and the advertizement of a spin-off, but so glad I was wrong. Great cast with good chemistry
Great show. I especially love the character Raymond, played by the superb actor, James Spader. Keep the show alive. Make the plots even more challenging!
LOVE this show
Keep it alive!
I love blacklist hope its back for another season
The blacklist is one of my most watched show. I can’t imagine it being taken off the air. I can’t wait until the next week to see what happens next. Love, love, love it!!!
Tracy
I am so glad to know that the season four is coming. I hope the season will not end. Very nice story.
Just came here to confirm that one of the must see shows has been renewed.