The Blacklist is an American crime thriller television series that premiered on NBC in 2013. The show follows a former government agent who decides to work with the FBI again after his criminal activities are revealed.
The series was created by Jon Bokenkamp and starred James Spader as Raymond Reddington, a high-profile international criminal. The Blacklist has received critical acclaim since its premiere in 2013, earning several award nominations for various categories throughout its run, including four Golden Globe nominations.
ABOUT BLACKLIST SEASON 9:
The Blacklist Season Nine will likely pick up after Liz Keen’s funeral in the midseason finale. While it is not yet known how or when Tom died, his death may have something to do with Reddington and Ressler being held captive by a black ops organization called Halcyon Aegis. In addition, whatever happened between Red and Liz at the funeral may also be season nine’s main focus.
RELEASE DATE:
The release date for “THE BLACKLIST SEASON 9” is expected to be in 2022; however, no official announcement has been made regarding it.
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PRODUCTION:
It was written by Jon Bokenkamp and directed by Joe Carnahan. James Spader stars as Raymond Red Reddington, one of the FBI’s most wanted fugitives who agrees to help them find an international criminal operating within US borders in exchange for immunity from prosecution.
FILMING:
According to reports, filming is expected to take place until March, with the aim of premiering the show’s final season in early 2022.
RENEWAL STATUS:
The Blacklist season nine is set to premiere on NBC in January 2022, with a number of new cast additions and several recurring characters expected to return for the new installment. The show has been renewed for its tenth and final season by NBC, while production started earlier this year in New York City.
THE PLOT:
The Blacklist season nine will reportedly focus on finding Red’s daughter Jennifer, who was abducted by the Cabal. During one of her many confrontations with Reddington over the years, she discovered that he had a child and promised to hunt them both down if they ever crossed paths again.
Megan Boone plays Elizabeth Keen, a rookie profiler fresh out of Quantico whose first day on the job is interrupted when she is pulled into this dangerous case with her new boss. Despite now sharing a common interest, the FBI and Red have an uneasy alliance.
THE STARRING CAST:
The Blacklist season nine features series regulars:
- Ryan Eggold as Tom Keen,
- Harry Lennix as Harold Cooper,
- Amir Arison as Aram Mojtabai,
- Mozhan Marnò as Samar Navabi,
- Hisham Tawfiq as Dembe Zuma, and
- Famke Janssen as Susan “Scottie” Halsted.
