UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — Dec. 3, 2013 — NBC has ordered a full 22-episode second season of freshman smash “The Blacklist,” broadcast television’s No. 1 drama in the 18-49 demo fresh off of last night’s substantial showing and timeslot win. The series is the fall season’s breakout hit in both same day and record-setting live-plus-7 viewing.
The announcement was made jointly by Robert Greenblatt, Chairman, NBC Entertainment, and Jennifer Salke, President, NBC Entertainment.
“The success of ‘The Blacklist’ demonstrates that inspired storytelling is alive and well in broadcast television, and I’m impressed on a daily basis by this creative team’s imagination and the extent to which they will go to capture this grand vision on film,” Greenblatt said. “With gratitude to both our partners at Sony Pictures Television and our NBC development executives who took a great script and shepherded it into a great series, I hope that Red Reddington never runs out of names to bring down on his list!”
Added Salke: “We are very proud of the creative achievements of ‘The Blacklist,’ starting with creator Jon Bokenkamp and his incredible producing partners John Eisendrath, John Davis, John Fox and Michael Watkins. Our hats are off to them and to everyone in our dream cast — starting with the incomparable James Spader and Megan Boone — and our maverick pilot director, Joe Carnahan, and all of the gifted writers, producers, and directors who bring this cinematic show to life each week.”
“The Blacklist” is the No. 1 drama on the Big 4 networks in the 18-49 demo, averaging a 4.9 rating/13 share in most current viewing. It is the No. 2 scripted series on the Big 4 in the 18-49 demo, and the No. 1 new show in 18-49 and total viewers.
The Nov. 4 episode of “Blacklist” delivered the largest total-viewer increase from live-plus same-day viewing to live-plus-7 in U.S. TV history, growing by 6.589 million (from 10.337 million to 16.926 million). “The Blacklist” now holds the top three increases from L+SD to L+7 among total viewers in U.S. TV history.
In historical context, “The Blacklist” is NBC’s most-watched new drama eight weeks into its run in 19 years (since “Earth 2” in 1994).
The series stars Emmy Award winner James Spader as “Red” Reddington, a world-renown terrorist on the FBI’s Most Wanted List who is helping the U.S. government catch international criminals, but for unknown reasons. The series also stars Megan Boone, Diego Klattenhoff, Harry Lennix, Ryan Eggold and Parminder Nagra.
USA Today called “The Blacklist” the fall’s best new drama while TV Guide said, “Can this show get any cooler?”
Jon Bokenkamp, John Eisendrath, John Davis and John Fox serve as executive producers. The pilot was directed by Joe Carnahan. “The Blacklist” is produced by Davis Entertainment Company in association with Sony Pictures Television.
Source: NBC
The announcement was made jointly by Robert Greenblatt, Chairman, NBC Entertainment, and Jennifer Salke, President, NBC Entertainment.
“The success of ‘The Blacklist’ demonstrates that inspired storytelling is alive and well in broadcast television, and I’m impressed on a daily basis by this creative team’s imagination and the extent to which they will go to capture this grand vision on film,” Greenblatt said. “With gratitude to both our partners at Sony Pictures Television and our NBC development executives who took a great script and shepherded it into a great series, I hope that Red Reddington never runs out of names to bring down on his list!”
Added Salke: “We are very proud of the creative achievements of ‘The Blacklist,’ starting with creator Jon Bokenkamp and his incredible producing partners John Eisendrath, John Davis, John Fox and Michael Watkins. Our hats are off to them and to everyone in our dream cast — starting with the incomparable James Spader and Megan Boone — and our maverick pilot director, Joe Carnahan, and all of the gifted writers, producers, and directors who bring this cinematic show to life each week.”
“The Blacklist” is the No. 1 drama on the Big 4 networks in the 18-49 demo, averaging a 4.9 rating/13 share in most current viewing. It is the No. 2 scripted series on the Big 4 in the 18-49 demo, and the No. 1 new show in 18-49 and total viewers.
The Nov. 4 episode of “Blacklist” delivered the largest total-viewer increase from live-plus same-day viewing to live-plus-7 in U.S. TV history, growing by 6.589 million (from 10.337 million to 16.926 million). “The Blacklist” now holds the top three increases from L+SD to L+7 among total viewers in U.S. TV history.
In historical context, “The Blacklist” is NBC’s most-watched new drama eight weeks into its run in 19 years (since “Earth 2” in 1994).
The series stars Emmy Award winner James Spader as “Red” Reddington, a world-renown terrorist on the FBI’s Most Wanted List who is helping the U.S. government catch international criminals, but for unknown reasons. The series also stars Megan Boone, Diego Klattenhoff, Harry Lennix, Ryan Eggold and Parminder Nagra.
USA Today called “The Blacklist” the fall’s best new drama while TV Guide said, “Can this show get any cooler?”
Jon Bokenkamp, John Eisendrath, John Davis and John Fox serve as executive producers. The pilot was directed by Joe Carnahan. “The Blacklist” is produced by Davis Entertainment Company in association with Sony Pictures Television.
Source: NBC
Holy shit, that's awesome!
ReplyDeleteWhoa, this is early! Damn.
ReplyDeleteGreat news for fans of the show!
A surprise to no one.
ReplyDeletethis is not a surprise
ReplyDeleteGood Job NBC!
ReplyDeleteHappy for the fans
Well, especially after this weeks ratings, I was expecting this renewal but still.. YAY! So happy!!
ReplyDeleteSweet! Nice and early too!!!
ReplyDeleteFor every show that gets out of my way, I get closer to Haven. (hides in the bushes)
ReplyDeleteGreat early Christmas gift!
ReplyDeleteI don't watch this show but this in undoubtedly the show of the season so this is a much deserved renewal, now NBC just need a load of its mid season shows to do well then they can cancel the low rated shows they have dragging them down.
ReplyDeleteawesome!
ReplyDeleteHell Yeah!
ReplyDeleteWho didn't see this coming? But seriously, great job NBC, I'm happy for you!
ReplyDeleteThe Blacklist is NBC, Sleepy Hollow is FOX. So "they" (which in this case is NBC) didn't renew SH, in all technical terms.
ReplyDeleteNot a surprise but at least it's official:) I thought they would've waited until like January to announce this.
ReplyDeleteYay, they deserved it! Great show! Congrats to cast & crew!
ReplyDeleteGreat news, though not really surprising. It has been a while since NBC has had a hit, hasn't it?
ReplyDeleteAwesome news!!
ReplyDeleteProbably their biggest hit since The West Wing.
ReplyDeleteWhy wait, when the show is on fire? :)
ReplyDeleteBesides, if people know the series will continue until atleast a 2nd season, that may increase viewership. I know i've found myself uninterested in watching shows which I know will be cancelled within a few episodes. Happy to say, The Blacklist is not one of them.
Awsome. And please cancel the wig on Megan Boone`s head.
ReplyDeleteGreat news , sleepy hollow and the blacklist are renewed both early looks like i can look forward to season 2 of both. Now im just hoping almost human and mom can get a renewal then all the new shows i watch would have been renewed.
ReplyDeleteGood numbers = Early renewal. Thanks NBC!
ReplyDeleteYes, that wig annoys the hell out of me....Maybe some criminal could grab Lizzy and cut her hair for crying out loud (kidding).
ReplyDeleteBut for real now, maybe she freaks out and wants a makeover like any other normal woman... just please put that wig away.
Took long enough
ReplyDeleteWow, I wouldn't go that far. But, yes, it's a good renewal.
ReplyDeleteHappy to see it. (And happier to get to watch another season of James Spader being awesome!)
ReplyDeletei didn't expect it this soon but i think we all new it was coming with the numbers it's been getting:):):) WTG NBC!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, big surprise *sarcasm* There was no doubt that this show would get renewed, but it's still good to get the official confirmation :)
ReplyDeleteI am gonna ____ Off in honor of this news tonight!
ReplyDeleteI Love The Blacklist really the best dam thing in a long while.
I could see the Blacklist finale end in a cliffhanger now knowing that there is a guarantee of a second season and can prepare ahead of time
ReplyDeleteExcellent news, and well deserved too.
ReplyDeleteYes I know that of course. I just didn't thought writing their networks one by one would be that important. Guess I shouldn't have said "they".. But anyway, thanks for the correction
ReplyDeleteWHY HAVEN'T YOU EATEN DADS YET? IT'S LIKE RIGHT THERE!
ReplyDeleteNo brainer considering how incredibly well it is doing. Happy it'll be back next season.
ReplyDeleteLucky us NBC decided to renew (or let them know) with plenty of time so they can plan a coherent and satisfying season finale to continue into the next S2. So I'm, for once, very glad they didn't wait it to see how it would do without The Voice lead in.
ReplyDeleteThis is great news, very glad to hear it. Well deserved...this show gets better and better each week!
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