The Blacklist has ten seasons filled with suspense and loads of criminal suave. Will there be a season 11? James Spader got something to say about that.
Over its long run-time, The Blacklist has evolved into one of the most beloved crime dramas out there. The series is packed to the brim with mindbending twists and for a decade offered a riveting journey for fans to enjoy. So, the burning question remains: will we get season 11 of The Blacklist?
Don't worry: no spoilers here!
Exploring the complex story of Raymond "Red" Reddington, a fugitive-turned-FBI collaborator, The Blacklist delves into his mission to bring international criminals to justice—while also pursuing his own hidden agendas. Each episode reveals a new high-profile villain, ensuring the series never gets boring. With there already being 218 episodes, spanning ten seasons, you'd think it's ludicrous to want more. However, The Blacklist has already delivered ample entertainment and the public's thirst for more is not quenched. Thankfully, James Spader sheds some light on this subject.
James Spader Opens Up About The Future Of The Blacklist
I'm going to pull that tooth right away: there won't be a season 11 of The Blacklist. James Spader has a pretty good explanation for that, though. As hard as it is to say goodbye, Spader is not wrong in his assessment of why the show needs to end after season 10. As Red's actor and executive producer himself, he spoke to NBC about why The Blacklist ended with season 10.
I think if the show went beyond this year, it would turn into a very different show. Tonally the show shifts a lot from episode to episode, and I think that even the show has taken strange turns, and I suspect that the show, if it went much further, would just become something that would be less recognizable to me.
Honestly? Good call. We've already seen way too many shows that didn't know when they should end and continued on without any good stories to tell, burning out and leaving fans more bitter than anything. It's smart to end a show when audiences are still sad about it and not angry because the last season was basically unwatchable.