The Blacklist Season 9 is exactly 20 days away from its premiere date, and there are many things to discuss regarding lead character Reddington (James Spader).
In The Blacklist Season 8 Episode 22, we found out that Red is blaming himself for the death of his partner, Liz (Megan Boone), even though it wasn't his fault.
So, when The Blacklist Season 9 premieres on Oct. 21, audiences can expect to see Red still reeling from Liz's death. Two years would've already passed due to the show's time jump, but Red still hasn't recovered entirely from his partner's demise.
But does this mean fans will immediately see Red in The Blacklist Season 9 Episode 1?
According to Cartermatt, Red could be MIA in the first episode of the hit NBC crime drama. And once he returns, he will still be grieving.
Additionally, Red will continue to deal with his mystery illness. And there are hopes for his diagnosis to finally be revealed in the upcoming episodes of The Blacklist Season 9.
Is James Spader Hidden Away From Fans During The Blacklist Season 9 Filming?
The filming for The Blacklist Season 9 is currently underway in New York City. And fans of the show already spotted some of the cast members like Laura Sohn and Diego Klattenhoff.
However, Spader has not been seen on the set of The Blacklist Season 9. This doesn't mean though that he won't return to the series. Of course, he will be back. But there are speculations as to why he's hidden from fans.
On Reddit, fans are convinced that Spader is being hidden from fans because he will undergo a physical transformation.
Since he's still grieving the loss of Liz, and he's also dealing with some health problems, Red could suffer from extreme weight loss.
The Blacklist fans also believe that he will grow his beard or have more physical changes that they couldn't see ahead of the Season 9 premiere.
Some fans also think that Spader is not purposely being hidden away from The Blacklist fans.
Who Will Return To The Blacklist Season 9?
Deidre Lovejoy just announced her return to The Blacklist Season 9. The actress shared the news on her Instagram account.
Lovejoy plays the role of Cynthia Panabaker, and she left the FBI Task Force in Season 8 with the major threat of disbanding the group. Fans know that Panabaker lived up to her threat that's why it's not a surprise that she will be back.
There are several storylines that can be explored with Panabaker's return. After all, she still has some unfinished business with Cooper (Harry Lennix).
She also has the last say with regards to allowing the FBI Task Force to get back together. But the biggest question is: Will Panabaker be a friend or a foe in The Blacklist Season 9?
When Will The Blacklist Season 9 Premiere?
The Blacklist Season 9 will premiere on NBC on Oct. 21 at 8 p.m. ET.
As of late, the official episode count for The Blacklist Season 9 has not yet been confirmed.
In the previous seasons, The Blacklist aired between 19 to 22 episodes. So, it's highly likely for The Blacklist Season 9 to follow this trend.
Where To Watch The Blacklist Seasons 1 To 8?
While waiting for The Blacklist Season 9 to premiere, you might want to binge-watch previous seasons of the hit NBC series.
Blacklist Seasons 1 to 8 arrives on Netflix USA yearly in September. So, fans were expecting to stream Blacklist Season 8 this month.
However, the streaming platform announced that Blacklist Season 8 will only be available starting Oct. 6.
Blacklist Seasons 1 to 8 is available to stream on Amazon Prime for a fee. Each episode costs $3.99 and an entire season costs $9.99.
The hit crime thriller is also available to stream online and for free on Peacock.
Unfortunately, Blacklist Seasons 1 to 8 is not available on Hulu and Disney Plus.
The Blacklist is one of the best crime dramas of its generation. So, if you are obsessed with crime, justice, and thrilling storylines, this series should be at the top of your list.
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