Whether that will be September, October or November is hard to say, but hopefully, it will drop before Thanksgiving. Meanwhile, the premiere is slated for some time in the fall. According to Matt & Jess, filming is set to kick off in the summer. So far, regrettably, there is no set date for the premiere of Season 9 of The Blacklist. When is Season 9 of The Blacklist coming? The writers are working hard to pick up the story from where it left off in that controversial finale episode. Bokenkamp was likely as disappointed by this storyline as were the show’s fans.ĭespite the loss of Boone and Bokenkamp, preparations are continuing for Season 9. His reasoning was his desire to do other things, but his departure comes in the wake of Elizabeth Keen’s death. While fans were not that surprised that Megan is leaving The Blacklist, they were shocked to hear that Jon Bokenkamp, the show’s creator, is also leaving. Jon Bokenkamp’s departure from the NBC show The decision was reportedly mutual and writers have had plenty of time to craft her final arc on the show.
It turns out Boone started discussing her exit with the writers long before the show was renewed for Season 9 in January.
Some fans suspected that Megan knew all along that she was leaving as they noted she didn’t appear in eight episodes of the last season. Fans heard the news last week and, as Reddington will only work with Keen, this could pose a problem. Meanwhile, the Season 8 finale was the last episode featuring Boone’s character, as she is leaving after eight years. However, he will only do so if he can work with a profiler, Elizabeth Keen (Megan Boone). The criminal surrenders himself to the FBI and offers to help them capture deadly criminals. The Blacklist and Megan Boone’s exitįor those who haven’t watched the series, or need a refresher, The Blacklist is a show about a wanted fugitive, Raymond “Red” Reddington (James Spader). The writers are already busy ensuring that the upcoming season will be as good as the previous seasons.
While some fans believed the show was over and done, the good news is that it is returning for Season 9. The show’s creator has also left the building after creator Jon Bokenkamp also left The Blacklist. This is after news that Megan Boone wouldn’t reprise her role in future seasons of the FBI drama. Fans will remember that controversial finale of Season 8 of The Blacklist.