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‘The Blacklist’ Season 9: 5 Theories About the Direction of the Series Without Liz Keen

There are a few directions 'The Blacklist' could go without Megan Boone's character Liz Keen such as explore more of Katerina Rostova's past, or a focus on Raymond Reddington's illness.

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‘Parks and Recreation’: Ron Swanson’s Iconic Drunk Dance Came From a Bet

In the 'Parks and Recreation' episode 'The Fight' Ron Swanson (Nick Offerman) dances drunkenly in one of the most memorable scenes to date. Surprisingly, the scene came from a bet to make Amy Poehler laugh.

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‘Breaking Bad’: Aaron Paul’s Religious Childhood Was Nothing Like Jesse Pinkman’s

'Breaking Bad' star Aaron Paul grew up in a devoutly religious home as the son of a minister, which is vastly differently from his meth-making character from the show, Jesse Pinkman.

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‘The Blacklist’: Could This Be the Biggest Threat to Reddington in Season 9?

'The Blacklist' criminals aren't necessarily in any particular order However, with Liz as number one, it's clear that two will be someone big — like the man posing as Raymond Reddington. Here's why we think so and who else might make the list.

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‘The Blacklist’ Creator Jon Bokenkamp Once Revealed the Trick He Used to Write the Series

'The Blacklist' creator Jon Bokenkamp used a simple trick to write the pilot episode. He learned from filming his documentary that creating poster art first can help visualize the concept. Thus became 'The Blacklist' after seeing a wanted poster for Raymond Reddington.

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‘The Blacklist’: 5 Shows to Watch If You Love Raymond ‘Red’ Reddington

There are still months until 'The Blacklist' Season 9 returns to NBC. Here are five shows to watch until then: 'The Blacklist: Redemption', 'Homeland', 'Blindspot', and 'How to Get Away With Murder'.

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‘The Blacklist’: 9 Things That Still Don’t Make Sense

There's a lot of things about 'The Blacklist' that still don't make sense. Things like the fire, the Latvia site, Liz's warrior gene, and jumping timelines have confused fans.

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‘The Blacklist’: Who Plays Glen ‘Jellybean’ Carter’s Mother Paula? Fans Might Remember Her From a Hilarious Insurance Commercial

Marylouise Burke plays Paula Carter on 'The Blacklist' as Glen 'Jellybean' Carter's mother. Though she's been acting for decades, most know her for a car insurance commercial.

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‘The Blacklist’: 9 Series Moments That Are More Relevant Than Ever Heading Into Season 9

Before 'The Blacklist' Season 9 premieres, it's worth looking back at some of the pivotal moments from the series. Everything from Red first entering Liz's life to her final moments on the sidewalk may offer clues about what's to come.

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‘The Blacklist’ Creator Jon Bokenkamp Wrote This Iconic Scene While Driving Through Nebraska the Night Before Thanksgiving

'The Blacklist' creator Jon Bokenkamp once revealed he wrote a scene from the pilot in the car on the way to Nebraska. The scene is when Red made his deal with the FBI, deeming his criminals on 'the blacklist'. Spader's input has helped the show grow into what it is now.

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Does ‘The Blacklist’ Star James Spader Know How the Series Ends?

James Spader has played criminal mastermind Raymond Reddington for eight years. As the show prepares for season 9, does Spader know the series endgame? He admits he generally knows the show's direction a few months in advance.

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‘The Blacklist’: 5 Things Bosses Previously Said to Expect From Season 8 — Did They Get It Right?

Before the start of 'The Blacklist' Season 8, executive producers Jon Bokenkamp and John Eisendrath revealed in various interview what to expect such as more conflict between Liz and Reddington, big reveals, and complicated relationships. Did they get it right?

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‘The Blacklist’: James Spader Once Weighed in on Reddington’s Identity Saying One Answer Seemed ‘Too Easy’

'The Blacklist' star James Spader didn't believe his character Raymond Reddington was Elizabeth Keen's father because it seemed like too easy of an answer. However, he added that it might be the simple answer that's the right one.

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‘The Blacklist’ Creator Once Explained the Show’s Secret Sauce — James Spader’s ‘Weird Sense of Humor’

'The Blacklist' series creator Jon Bokenkamp previously revealed that he loves writing for James Spader's character because Spader's sense of humor is "very weird." Here's how it contributes to the overall success of the NBC crime drama.

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‘The Blacklist’: Nick’s Pizza Was Inspired by Another Popular Show — and It’s Not the Only Easter Egg in the Series

'The Blacklist' co-showrunner John Eisendrath produced 'Alias', which is likely why series creator Jon Bokenkamp put a nod to the show in 'The Blacklist. This and other Easter eggs are throughout the series, thanks to Bokenkamp's Nebraska roots.

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‘The Blacklist’: Could This Be the Real Reason Raymond Reddington Entered Liz’s Life?

'The Blacklist' has kept Raymond Reddington's identity under wraps for eight seasons. Why did he come into Liz Keen's life when he did? Because Red's motivations are always self-serving, we suspect he knew he was sick and hope to see it addressed in season 9.

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With ‘The Blacklist’ Boss Jon Bokenkamp out Will Season 9 Retcon Previous Revelations to ‘Save’ the Series?

'The Blacklist' Season 8 finale ended with a lot of questions, including whether Raymond Reddington is really Katerina Rostova. Here's why some think season 9 will have to retcon to re-build the story or just ignore previous revelations to move forward.

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