"The Blacklist" season 4 will not give in to cancellation rumors despite the reported declining ratings. In fact, the hit NBC series continues the drama as episode 8 teases to reveal the real father of Liz. The midseason finale is expected to bring it a lot of explosive drama next week.
Declining Rating Of 'The Blacklist' Season 4
Fans expressed their alarm after rumors of "The Blacklist" season 4 being canceled circulated online. "The Blacklist" season 4 reportedly showed a continuous decline in ratings, per Screener. In fact, the series was included in the list of shows that are heading for cancellation. However, as it approached the midseason finale, the ratings picked up.
While "The Blacklist" season 4s first few episodes showed a decrease in ratings, the series dominated the ratings in the week October 18-23. In fact, it gained 3.91 million viewers, which is higher than the 3.77 million viewers for "The Big Bang Theory.
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Showing signs of holding a lot of viewers, "The Blacklist" season 4 may not be in danger of getting canceled. More so when its spin-off series "The Blacklist: Redemption" airs next year. Fans are also expecting an explosive midseason finale.
Who's The Real Father Of Liz?
"The Blacklist" season 4 midseason finale promises explosive drama for fans, particularly when it comes to Liz. Fans have been waiting for four years to know who the real father of Liz is and it seems that the midseason finale will deliver their long-time wish, per Melty. Is it going to be Raymond Reddington or Kirk Alexander? Will Kirk bring his secrets with him when he dies?
Executive producer Jon Bokenkamp teased that there may future crossovers from "The Blacklist" and its spinoff series. Fans believe that the midseason finale will set the spinoff series into motion. "The Blacklist" season 4 will air its midseason finale next week, Thursday on NBC.
