The Blacklist will be back! NBC just announced they’ve renewed the TV show for a seventh season.
The thriller centers on one of the FBI’s most wanted fugitives, Raymond “Red” Reddington (James Spader), who offers to help the authorities if rookie agent Elizabeth Keen (Megan Boone) partners with him. The cast also includes Diego Klattenhoff, Amir Arison, Mozhan Marnò, Hisham Tawfiq, and Harry Lennix.
Although ratings have dipped slightly for The Blacklist in recent years, the series has been a solid performer for NBC since it debuted in 2013. So far, season six is averaging a .60 rating in the 18-49 demo and 3.939 million viewers.
The Blacklist airs on NBC on Fridays at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
Check out the renewal announcement below:
- NBC has renewed its esteemed drama series “The Blacklist” for a seventh season.
- Season to date “The Blacklist” is averaging a 1.2 rating in adults 18-49 and 7.3 million viewers overall in “live plus seven day” ratings from Nielsen Media Research. It’s been a strong performer in delayed viewing, growing by 119% going from “live plus same day” to L+7 Nielsens in adults 18-49 (from a 0.57 rating to a 1.25) and by 3.4 million persons (3.9 million to 7.3 million).
- “The Blacklist” is also this season’s #1 most upscale drama on the Big 4 networks among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes, indexing at a 140 among those viewers in L+7 results (100 represents an average concentration of those homes).
- “Congratulations to our amazing producers, cast and crew, all of whom continue to work at the top of their game and make ‘The Blacklist’ one of NBC’s signature series,” said Lisa Katz and Tracey Pakosta, Co-Presidents of Scripted Programming, NBC Entertainment.
- The current season of “The Blacklist” airs Fridays at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
- Jon Bokenkamp, John Eisendrath, John Davis, John Fox, James Spader, Lukas Reiter, J.R. Orci, Carla Kettner and Laura A. Benson serve as executive producers.
- “The Blacklist” is a production of Davis Entertainment in association with Sony Pictures Television and Universal Television.”
What do you think? Do you watch The Blacklist? Are you glad it’s coming back?
I am VERY glad that Blacklist will return–sorry to lose a character but glad to see more of Dembe! And James Spader–what can I say?!? The MAJOR reason I was hooked in the first place!
Soooo glad NBC is keeping Blacklist! We love this show and the characters (glad Denbe is back!) This was an exceptional season of stories.
it’s really great to have a season 7. it’s so suspenseful that it keeps you on your toes.
One of the best
I binge watched the show. Absolutely enjoyed the series! Can’t wait for season 7
I have seen every season and all episodes. It’s my favorite show and I am so happy it will be back for a 7th season. Thank you.
This is an amazing show. I can’t wait for season 7!
I am THRILLED “TheBlacklist” is coming back! I think this year was the best yet and can’t wait til next season! Thank you NBC!
I’m estactic its returning for Season 7 and an earlier release than normal is exciting news …. Cant wait for Episode 1, especially with an ending like that in Season 6 …. Would be great to know when the official release/premiere date is for Season 7 because this not knowing is possibly just as bad as wondering whether the show is being renewed for another Season … it is by far one of the best scripts that I have seen and the producers ability to consistently keep viewers in the dark so-to-speak, is incredible …
My favourite show of all times!
Great show, very likely the best thing on TV. A very cerebral series. I never miss it and I’m glad it’s coming back.
Absolutely love this show. It is an intellectual delight.
Love this show…have been watching since the first episode…today I still look forward to the next week….keep it alive !!!
I never miss the show…Love it and talk about it the next day with friends who also watch. Love James Spader and hope this series continues and continues.
The best show on t.v. I’ve been watching since season1, and still love the show. I am a huge fan of James Spader, he’s at the top of his game!!!!