I just finished the 7th season 3 minutes ago. All I gotta say is that last episode was the closest thing to a dumpster fire in every way, shape and form that I've seen since season 8 of Game of Thrones. My God, the writing was trash. Whatever that piss poor excuse for clever animation was, was trash. I'm so fucking mad. Lol
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The Task Force investigates an accountant who works for lucrative criminals in order to find the violent and thuggish brothers hired for his protection; Liz must make a momentous decision.
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The seventh season of the American crime thriller television series The Blacklist was ordered on March 11, 2019.[1] The season premiered on NBC on Friday, October 4, 2019 at 8.00 p.m.[2] The season was originally set to contain 22 episodes. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic forced the show to shut down production; the season was cut to 19 episodes, with the season finale containing some animated sections to complete the episode.
← Previous Next → The series continues to be produced by Davis Entertainment, Universal Television and Sony Pictures Television, and executive produced by Jon Bokenkamp, John Davis, John Eisendrath, John Fox and Joe Carnahan.
See also: List of The Blacklist characters See also: List of The Blacklist episodes The task force investigates a blacklister who is an accountant working for well known criminals, who are now after him. Meanwhile, Reddington and Dembe close in on Liz's secret. Also, Liz contemplates a huge decision to choose where her loyalties will be: with Raymond or with her mother.
In March 2019, NBC renewed the series for a seventh season, with the original cast set to reprise their roles.[22] On March 14, 2020, Sony Pictures Television suspended production on the series following the COVID-19 pandemic.[23] The final episode utilizes animation to complete the episode, as it had been in the middle of filming when production was suspended. The actors were able to record dialogue for the animation from their homes.[24] The producers considered having the cast "read their lines while an old fashioned radio appeared on the TV screen, or just putting voiceover to still comic book frames" before settling on fully animated sequences.[25] Thought bubbles and text boxes were also added "to help bridge the gap" between the animated sequences and the live action footage. The animation was created by previsualization studio Proof, Inc in London and Atlanta,[26] and was made to look like the style of The Blacklist comics and old Batman comics.[25] 35 artists worked to create approximately 20 minutes of footage for the episode.[26] Additionally, the plots from the three unproduced episodes are being considered for season eight.[25] In March 2019 it was reported that Laura Sohn has joined the cast as a new Task Force member Alina Park.
In December 2019, it was reported that Joely Richardson had been cast as Cassandra Bianchi. The character has been described as “elegant, charming and ruthless,” and is a former lover of Raymond Reddington.
May 15, 2020 [2020-05-15]Season chronology
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seasonTitleBlacklist
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[millions]134 1 "Louis T. Steinhil" No. 27 Bill Roe John Eisendrath & Jon Bokenkamp October 4, 2019 [2019-10-04] 4.05[3]
Reddington is drugged and kidnapped by Katarina Rostova in Paris. Dembe looks for clues related to his abduction. The task force searches for a blacklister, "The Illusionist" Louis T. Steinhil [David Meunier], who might have a connection with Red's kidnapping. Meanwhile, Liz and Ressler reveal Reddington's true identity to Cooper and Aram. 135 2 "Louis T. Steinhil: Conclusion" No. 27 Cort Hessler Lukas Reiter October 11, 2019 [2019-10-11] 3.78[4]
The task force members continue to search for Reddington as he is held captive by Liz's mother, Katarina Rostova. Later on, Reddington escapes captivity with help from one of Rostova's crew, only to realize they intentionally let him escape in order to lead Rostova to her father, Dom. Reddington later realizes that Rostova is not the only one searching for answers about his past. The episode ends with Liz getting her daughter ready for school while Katarina Rostova, whom Liz does not know, moves in next door. 136 3 "Les Fleurs Du Mal" No. 151 Lisa Robinson Kelli Johnson & Taylor Martin October 18, 2019 [2019-10-18] 3.57[5]
The task force enlists Aram to go undercover to find a blacklister who seeks to thrill wealthy people with deadly entertainment acts. Meanwhile, Reddington speaks to an associate to settle a score. Also, with her identity unknown to Liz, Rostova continues to try to be in Liz's life. 137 4 "Kuwait" N/A Stephanie Marquardt Sean Hennen October 25, 2019 [2019-10-25] 3.61[6]
Back in 1989, Cooper was in the Navy when his fellow Officer Daniel Hutton was taken hostage and presumed to be dead. In the present day, Cooper is informed that Hutton is alive and had faked his death. Cooper and Reddington travel to Kuwait to retrieve Hutton only to discover that he had turned on his country. Meanwhile, Liz looks into finding a nanny with Rostova's help. 138 5 "Norman Devane" No. 138 Kurt Kuenne Noah Schechter November 1, 2019 [2019-11-01] 3.94[7]
The task force investigates a blacklister who has a long history of using diseases as a dangerous bioweapon. Liz soon discovers that his next victims are students at a boarding school. Meanwhile, Reddington and Dembe travel to Cuba to find a lead in the investigation. Also, Aram contemplates a new relationship. 139 6 "Dr. Lewis Powell" No. 130 Christine Gee Sam Christopher November 8, 2019 [2019-11-08] 4.19[8]
The task force investigates the suspicious death of a scientist who specializes in artificial intelligence who posted a video of him making bomb threats before he went to work. Liz digs deeper and discovers that the video had been altered to look like him by manipulation. Meanwhile, Francesca continues to dive deeper in Reddington's empire with consequences. Also, Liz lines up a new recruit to replace Samar. 140 7 "Hannah Hayes" No. 125 Adam Weisinger Daniel Cerone November 15, 2019 [2019-11-15] 3.98[9]
The task force investigate the mysterious disappearance and reappearance of a governor and discovers that he is with child with surgical precision. They soon discover that they are looking for a blacklister who is getting revenge on men controlling the lives of females by surgically putting female organs inside of men. Meanwhile, Reddington draws closer to Rostova. 141 8 "The Hawaladar" No. 162 Paul Holahan Jon Bokenkamp & Lukas Reiter November 22, 2019 [2019-11-22] 3.91[10]
Desperate to rescue his friend from Katarina Rostova, Reddington tricks the task force in order to gain information on her location from a hawala broker. Liz becomes suspicious of Rostova after Agnes says she saw something disturbing in the park. 142 9 "Orion Relocation Services" No. 159 Stephanie Marquardt Sean Hennen & Taylor Martin December 6, 2019 [2019-12-06] 3.67[11]
Red, Liz and the task force investigate a blacklister whose job is to help criminals disappear and relocate without a trace. Liz further investigates and discovers the identity of her nanny. Meanwhile, Rostova looks into the memories of her former partner. 143 10 "Katarina Rostova" No. 3 Daniel Willis Daniel Cerone December 13, 2019 [2019-12-13] 3.87[12]
After discovering that her nanny is in fact her mother Katarina Rostova, Liz is hesitant to try to help her flee from Reddington. Rostova reveals that Reddington is lying again about his true identity. The task force closes in on Rostova as well. 144 11 "Victoria Fenberg" No. 137 Bill Roe T Cooper & Allison Glock-Cooper March 20, 2020 [2020-03-20] 5.38[13]
Reddington enlists the task force to help find the blacklisters who scammed him out of priceless artwork. Meanwhile, Aram begins to question his new relationship. Also, Ressler confides to Liz what he knows about her mother. 145 12 "Cornelius Ruck" No. 155 John Terlesky Lukas Reiter March 27, 2020 [2020-03-27] 4.73[14]
Before attending Agnes's dance recital, Reddington travels to a remote location to reunite with an old flame for dinner. Things take a turn when dinner guests start dropping dead and it is up to Reddington to find the perpetrator. 146 13 "Newton Purcell" No. 144 Michael Caracciolo Noah Schechter April 3, 2020 [2020-04-03] 4.67[15]
The task force attempt to seek a blacklister that centers his MO by attacking highly secured data centers. Meanwhile, Liz begins her side investigation in secrecy against Reddington. Also, Reddington's associate tries to prove his loyalty to him after he mishandles a job. 147 14 "Twamie Ullulaq" No. 126 Victor Nelli, Jr. Daniel Cerone April 10, 2020 [2020-04-10] 4.86[16]
A case becomes personal for Agent Park when searching for a blacklister that might be involved in the disappearance at the Alaska triangle. Meanwhile, Aram enlists the help from Reddington when he begins to investigate his girlfriend, Elodie's background and the fact she might be guilty of murder. 148 15 "Gordon Kemp" No. 158 Andrew Berger Jonathan Shapiro & Lukas Reiter April 17, 2020 [2020-04-17] 4.83[17]
While shopping at a liquor store, Reddington witnesses an armed robbery that claims the life of a female cashier who had just revealed she had been accepted into college. Her death deeply affects Reddington. The task force look for a blacklister who might've been involved in the shooting. Meanwhile, Reddington travels to see Ilya Koslov, who has begun to experience post-traumatic stress following his encounter with Katarina Rostova. 149 16 "Nyle Hatcher" No. 149 Tessa Blake Katie Bockes April 24, 2020 [2020-04-24] 4.83[18]
The task force investigate a murder that might have a connection to an FBI cold case. Liz soon learns that the offender of the two separate cases are connected to the same killer and discovers that his next victim is a prostitute who gave birth to his baby. Meanwhile, Reddingtion lends a helping hand to Dembe when one of his friends might be in danger. Also, Ressler's estranged brother resurfaces. 150 17 "Brothers" N/A Mahesh Pailoor Sean Hennen May 1, 2020 [2020-05-01] 4.50[19]
In flashbacks to Detroit in 1995, Ressler's police officer father is set up by his corrupt partner Tommy Markin and murdered. Ressler, a troubled teen, learns the truth and confronts Markin, shooting and apparently killing him. His brother Robby cleans the crime scene. This event set Ressler on a law enforcement path leading to the man he would become. In the present, the Ressler brothers dig up Markin because the field is to be developed, but their car with the body is stolen by the Albanian mob, to whom Robby owes money. In exchange for the body and absolving Robby's debt, the Albanians want Donald to get them information on an undercover agent. Robby reveals to Donald that Markin survived the gunshot and Robby killed him with a shovel to protect his brother. Donald decides to come clean rather than out an agent to the mob, calling on Liz for help. Liz helps Donald and Robby take down the mobsters in a sting operation, but Markin's body disappears. Liz reveals that she got rid of the body to protect Donald, stating he's the one person in her chaotic life that she can count on. 151 18 "Roy Cain" No. 150 Daniel Willis Aiah Samba May 8, 2020 [2020-05-08] 4.55[20]
After his Imam is kidnapped, Dembe is forced to make a decision on his allegiance with Reddington after the kidnappers ask for secrets about Reddington. Meanwhile, after a health scare, Reddington proposes to give Liz his criminal empire. 152 19 "The Kazanjian Brothers" No. 156/157 Michael Caracciolo Kelli Johnson & Sam Christopher May 15, 2020 [2020-05-15] 4.13[21]
Casting
Viewership and ratings per episode of The Blacklist
No.
Title
Air date
Rating/share
[18–49]
Viewers
[millions]
DVR
[18–49]
DVR viewers
[millions]
Total
[18–49]
Total viewers
[millions]
1
"Louis T. Steinhil [No. 27]"
October 4, 2019
0.5/3
4.05[3]
0.6
2.76
1.1
6.81[27] 2
"Louis T. Steinhil: Conclusion [No. 27]"
October 11, 2019
0.5/3
3.78[4]
0.6
2.68
1.1
6.45[28] 3
"Les Fleurs Du Mal [No. 151]"
October 18, 2019
0.4/3
3.57[5]
0.6
2.68
1.0
6.26[29] 4
"Kuwait"
October 25, 2019
0.5/3
3.61[6]
0.5
2.64
1.0
6.25[30] 5
"Norman Devane [No. 138]"
November 1, 2019
0.6/3
3.94[7]
0.5
2.84
1.1
6.78[31] 6
"Dr. Lewis Powell [No. 130]"
November 8, 2019
0.6/4
4.19[8]
0.6
2.80
1.2
7.00[32] 7
"Hannah Hayes [No. 125]"
November 15, 2019
0.5/3
3.98[9]
0.6
2.85
1.1
6.84[33] 8
"The Hawaladar [No. 162]"
November 22, 2019
0.5/3
3.91[10]
0.5
2.60
1.0
6.51[34] 9
"Orion Relocation Services [No. 159]"
December 6, 2019
0.5/3
3.67[11]
0.6
2.72
1.0
6.39[35] 10
"Katarina Rostova [No. 3]"
December 13, 2019
0.5/3
3.87[12]
0.5
2.72
1.0
6.59[36] 11
"Victoria Fenberg [No. 137]"
March 20, 2020
0.8
5.38[13]
0.5
2.45
1.3
7.83[37] 12
"Cornelius Ruck [No. 155]"
March 27, 2020
0.6
4.73[14]
0.5
2.57
1.1
7.31[38] 13
"Newton Purcell [No. 144]"
April 3, 2020
0.6
4.67[15]
0.4
2.55
1.0
7.23[39] 14
"Twamie Ullulaq [No. 126]"
April 10, 2020
0.7
4.86[16]
0.4
2.58
1.1
7.45[40] 15
"Gordon Kemp [No. 158]"
April 17, 2020
0.6
4.83[17]
0.5
2.44
1.1
7.27[41] 16
"Nyle Hatcher [No. 149]"
April 24, 2020
0.6
4.83[18]
0.4
2.49
1.0
7.32[42] 17
"Brothers"
May 1, 2020
0.5
4.50[19]
0.5
2.54
1.0
7.05[43] 18
"Roy Cain [No. 150]"
May 8, 2020
0.6
4.55[20]
0.4
2.56
1.0
7.11[44] 19
"The Kazanjian Brothers [No.156/157]"
May 15, 2020
0.5
4.13[21]
0.4
2.15
0.9
6.28[45]
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