The Blacklist was renewed for Season 8 back in February, before the coronavirus pandemic shut physical production on Season 7 down early.
The people who make The Blacklist scrambled to put together a half-animated finale, which looked crazy but ended the season in a place that set up Season 8.
It's impossible to say when the show will return, but here's what we do know about The Blacklist Season 8 so far. It can't start production until New York City reopens. The Blacklist films in New York City and the surrounding areas, which are still on state-mandated pause and may not reopen fully for months.
So unless they want to animate the whole season, it will be a while before The Blacklist can start shooting again. But creator Jon Bokenkamp