Last season, NBC moved their highest-rated scripted series, The Blacklist to Thursday nights where the network’s had serious ratings problems for years. The series lost a lot of viewers but the execs are apparently still committed to airing it on that night. Will the numbers continue to fall in season three or will they rise? Could The Blacklist be cancelled or is it a sure thing to be renewed for a fourth season? Stay tuned.
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. Last season, Liz was framed for assassinating a senator, went on the run, and her name was added to the FBI 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list. The other castmembers in this drama include Diego Klattenhoff, Ryan Eggold, Harry Lennix, Amir Arison, Mozhan Marno and Hisham Tawfiq.
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.
12/7 update: NBC has renewed The Blacklist for a fourth season.
5/20 update: You can see the rest of the latest night’s ratings.
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For comparisons: The second season of The Blacklist averaged a 2.35 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 9.51 million total viewers.
Note: 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 still like The Blacklist TV series? Would you like to see it cancelled or renewed for third season?
Please, please do not cancel Blacklist. One of the best shows ever. James Spader is the best.
This past season was not up to par with earlier years. I knew Liz’ ‘death’ was planned and that she’d return by the end of the season but wouldn’t be free for long. The most interesting character now is ‘Mr. Kaplan’. I’d like to see more of her on the show.
Not understand if you watch finale try save her and family now the father took her called him father on the show but based on that body blood was not a lot so she alive well and personally very religious it just lady and man that all about is entrainment if wasn’t wouldn’t have tv.
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I LOVED this show UNTIL they killed off Elizabeth. It was the play between her and James Spader/Redington that carried the show. I taped it and watched it religiously every week. But now…well….it’s rather boring. Unless she is resurrected I doubt I will watch the show next season.
Not understand if you watch finale try save her and family now the father took her called him father on the show but based on that body blood was not a lot so she alive well and personally very religious it just lady and man that all about is entrainment if wasn’t wouldn’t have tv.
This is one of the best shows NBC has. You have already canceled some of the best shows ever!! If you cancel this myself and thousands of others will give up on NBC all together. Tired of loving a show to have you cancel!!!!!!!!!
Leave it on love it
Bet Kate Kaplan nursed Liz and is hiding her to protect her-even from Red. She is the only one who could pull it off. After Alexander Kirk is killed and Tom runs off with Agnes, Liz will return to get her baby back. Will she join Tom…will she reconcile with Red…will Blacklist be renewed? I hope so!!
This my FAVORITE show. I have the DVD’s for the first 2 seasons. I hope it stays renewed. Liz and Red as a team was good, especially with the FBI connection. I DO like Famke Jansson as Scottie, a strong woman to match Reds character, If Liz does not return the story line will change but I hope it stays strong and exciting.
You killed Liz?!!!! Are you insane?!!! Her’s and Red’s past story never even got told!! Bring her back !!!! please
I love the show. Do not cancel !!
One of the best series out there. Put it back on the original date.
Renewed!!!!!
I love The Blacklist! Give it another chance! Red is the most unique character I’ve ever seen
Blacklist is our favorite TV show! James Spader is incredible! Don’t even consider canceling! Please!
i have watched every program they have put on dont take it off everyone enjoys it