The Blacklist Renewed For Season 9

 

Rest at easy Blocklist fans, as Raymond Reddington isn't done yet.

On Tuesday, NBC has announced that they've renewed The Blacklist for a ninth season. 

The number ratings for the first three episodes have averaged 3.5 million and a 0.4 demo rating, which was down 19 and 28 percent from its seventh season average. But NBC reports that the first two episodes combined a 1.2 demo rating with the DVR payback and such factors. 

Last week's winter premiere saw Liz attempting to kill Reddington for killing her mother. But Liz's plan didn't go so well, but her relationship with the FBI task force became damaged. This week's episode will have Liz on the top of the Blacklist while Red's health has taken a serious turn.

"Liz and Red are going to wat," executive producer John Eisendrath told TVLive after Liz's mother's murder. "The death of Katarina makes Liz more resolute than ever about getting answers to questions she's been asking for seven years. She's willing to burn every bridge and cross every line in search of the truth. Her solution, plus all she's learned from Red over the years about thinking like a criminal, makes her one of Red's most formidable adversaries." 

Oh man, I'm celebrating tonight with red wine with this news. After seeing the single-day ratings for the last three episodes, I was worried, but I know that The Blacklist fans love this show and the DVR and downloads and streaming help the show stay alive. 

I have loved this season so much. The first two episodes could have been a two-hour movie to set up season eight and last week's episode had me moving around as it was so intense. 

Excited about the news? Leave a comment below!

The Blacklist airs Fridays at 8/7c on NBC.

ABC Midseason Schedule: Greys-Station19 Returns; A Million Little Things Moves

 

ABC will be making some midseason moves. 

On Monday, ABC announced their midseason news from Krista Vernoff's new series Rebel taking over A Million Little Things out of its Thursday timeslot beginning April 8th. A Million Little Things will be moving to Wednesdays at 10pm beginning April 7. 

The sibling themed sitcom Hone Economics starring Topher Grace will premiere Wednesdays at 8:30pm on April 7th, while the eight-episode Rebel Wilson hosted dog competition series Pooch Perfect will take over Tuesdays at 8pm beginning March 30th.

As for Grey's-Station 19 fans, they're set to return from winter hiatus on Thursday, March 11th.

Here's what the ABC schedule looks like:

Thursday, March 11

8/7c Station 19

9/8c Grey's Anatomy 

10:01/9:01c A Million Little Things

Tuesday, March 30

8/7c Pooch Perfect 

Wednesday, April 7

8:30/7:30c Home Economics

10/9c A Million Little Things (new night)

Thursday, April 8

10:01/9:01c Rebel (Series Premiere)

Excited about the returns of your favorite shows? Looking forward to the new shows? Leave a comment below.

Why This Is Us To Air Repeat Tonight

If you were wondering why there won't be a new episode tonight of This Is Us is due to COVID-19 related production delays. 

The creator, Dan Fogleman, tweeted out Tuesday morning, " No new episode of This Is Us tonight. But the next few are big ones, and we are close, so we hope you'll hang in there with us. Sorry!"

There's been a massive surge of coronavirus cases in the Los Angeles county; This Is Us is one of many Los Angeles-based shows whose return from a holiday hiatus was delayed. For This Is Us, the delay is to believe to be about a week and a haf. Production has resumed this week. 

So expect tonight and next week (Tuesday, Jan. 26th) to be repeated with fresh episodes slated to begin airing on Tuesday, Feb. 2nd. 

While we were left with a surprising cliffhanger promo, I'm okay with a couple of repeats as this should get me prepared mentally to see where the show will go from Kevin's car crash. Whatever it takes to for the show to keep the cast and crew safe is fine with me. 

What are your thoughts on the news? Leave a comment below. 

This Is Us airs Tuesdays at 9/8c on NBC. 

The Crew, A New Netflix Comedy

 

On Friday, Netflix has released the first trailer for the new original comedy series, The Crew. 

Starring Kevin James (The King of Queens and Kevin Can Wait), as the crew chief to a NASCAR team that isn't quite the champion that you would expect. Soon, Kevin's character and his team learn that their owner is stepping down and gives his daughter ownership, who thinks to make some changes to get the team winning. So James has to protect his team from her attempts to change the team.

From the trailer, it's your typical Kevin James sitcom that I'm sure it'll bring in the laughs.  I'm a fan of James from The King of Queens, Paul Blart Mall Cop, and the first season of Kevin Can Wait. So I do look forward to checking out The Crew. 

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What did you think of the trailer? Will you be checking out Netflix's The Crew? Leave a comment below.

The Crew will begin streaming on Netflix on February 15th.

The Blacklist "16 Ounces" Episode Preview

 

Here's a preview of the upcoming episode of The Blacklist titled, "16 Ounces."

"16 Ounces"

In the winter premiere, fueled by his betrayal, Elizabeth Keen seeks vengeance on Reddington.

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Since the fall finale, I've dying to see where this will go after Red killed Liz's mother. That final scene to that episode still gives me chills. Will Liz be successful? How will Red play this one out? 

Are you excited for the return of The Blacklist? How do you see this playing out? Leave a comment below.

The Blacklist returns Friday, January 22nd at 8/7c on NBC.

Wings star Coming to Chicago Med

 

Looks like Steven Weber will be scrubbing in at Chicago Med.

TVLine has learned on Wednesday that Steven Weber will be in a recurring role in the NBC hit medical drama's sixth season.

Weber, whose most recent roles were in Netflix's 13 Reasons Why and NBC's Indebted, will play Dr. Dean Archer, a wry, blunt, and talented physician who makes the move from a rural hospital to Gaffney Chicago Medical Center's Emergency Department, where he already knows one of the docs. 

As a former Naval officer, Dr. Archer oversaw Dr.Ethan Choi during active duty. But with Ethan as the newly instated chief of the ED, Dr. Archer finds himself struggling to be second in command. 

Weber is slated to make his debut in early March.

In a recent interview with TVLine, showrunners Andrew Schneider and Diane Frolov said that Ethan will have his own struggling as the ED's chief. "(There's) a lot of strife and adapting to" his new position. "It's not only the pressure that he puts on the staff, but the pressure he puts on himself to perform. There are consequences."

Weber has a long-acting credit, mostly known for his leading role in the 1990's NBC sitcom, Wings. And not to mention, Get Shorty, Ballers, NCIS: New Orleans, Mom, iZombie, Chasing Life, Brothers and Sisters, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, and Once and Again. 

I'm so looking forward to seeing Steven Weber and what he will bring to the show. It looks like adding Weber's character will give Ethan a much challenging role as the chief in the ED.I can't wait!

What do you think of the casting news? Looking forward? Leave a comment below.

Chicago Med returns tonight at 8/7c on NBC.

One Chicago: Chicago Med "When Your Heart Rules Your Head"/Chicago Fire "My Lucky Day"/Chicago PD "In Your Care" Episode Preview

Here's a preview of next week's episodes of One Chicago!

Chicago Med "When Your Heart Rules Your Head"

Dr. Haltead finds contained success in his trial. Dr. Charles' daughter, Anna, receives life-changing news. And Noah finds himself in a situation, not even April can fix.

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Chicago Fire "My Lucky Day"

When Firehouse 51 is called to the scene of a dangerous blaze inside a 10-story storage unit, Herrmann and Cruz find themselves trapped inside a freight elevator with all communications cut off.

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Chicago PD "In Your Care"

The team investigates a rash of carjacking and finds the truth is more complicated than they realize. Burgess makes a discovery about a previous case that will change her life forever.

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My Thoughts:

Holy smokes! Just from reading the episode's synopsis and the promos, all three episodes sound really good. Fire is probably the one that I'm most looking forward to with Herrmann and Cruz being trapped. I just if they would do like one hour of them in an elevator while the team tries to rescue them. This looks like a new episode that the series hasn't done before, one rescue in the hour of an episode. 

PD has me interested in Burgess' story with what could possibly change her life forever from a previous case? From the title and understanding of the previous two episodes from just the synopsis, could she be fostering a child? And should we be worried about Hailey after not seeing her dad? 

Med looks good, I'm looking for something good for Will Halstead to have in his life after nothing but pain the last few episodes with Hannah and not being Chief of the ED. I just wonder if they're running out of stories for Noah to have. While I've enjoyed him and rooting for him, the last storyline wasn't my favorite of his. Also, I'm a bit shocked how Natalie and Crockett took things in their relationship so fast. 

Looking forward to Episode Five of Chicago Med, Fire, and PD? Leave a comment below!

One Chicago begins at 8/7c on NBC.