The Blacklist recommissioned for season 4
CRIME drama The Blacklist has been renewed for a fourth season, US network NBC has confirmed.
James Spader in The Blacklist
During his years in the industry Red has compiled a list of the most dangerous criminals in the world - the blacklist of the title - and that he is will to help the agency in their investigations.
However, Red requests that he works alongside new recruit and FBI profiler Elizabeth Keen, played by Megan Boone.
The show’s creator Jon Bokenkamp also announced that the series would be back for another run in 2016.
The series stars Emmy-winning actor James Spader as former criminal Raymond “Red” Reddington, who agrees to work with the FBI in exchange for immunity.
James Spader as Red in The Blacklist
Megan Boone in The Blacklist
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The Blacklist has been met with critical success
The Blacklist also stars Diego Klattenhoff, Ryan Eggold and Harry Lennix.
The show first started in 2013 and the third season is being broadcast at the moment.
James, 55, has been praised for his performance as Red and received a couple of nominations for his performance.
The Blacklist has been a critical success, winning an Emmy last year for Outstanding Drama and being nominated for a slew of other awards.