The Blacklist season 8 is in production at the moment and preparing for an official release next month. The series didn't start filming immediately due to the current health crisis. The good thing is that the cast and crew are back to work and getting ready to deliver more stories moving forward.
Right now, details about The Blacklist season 8 remain scarce. But, the recently-released poster hinted at what's coming next to most of the characters. It is similar to what was shown in the past, featuring James Spade as Raymond "Red" Reddington and Megan Boone as Elizabeth "Liz" Keen.
One of the most intriguing parts of the image is that it comes with a tagline: "No more secrets. No more lies." These words could mean a lot of things, especially within this world. It could be a reference to Liz uncovering some of Red's biggest secrets, including his true identity.
Also, it looks like Liz is seemingly teaming up with Katarina Rostova (Laila Robins). In fact, the partially-animated season 7 finale hinted that she's ready to join forces with her. Yet, there are a lot of questions here, particularly whether or not Katarina can really be trusted.
Meanwhile, the poster didn't mention whether The Blacklist season 8 is the final installment for the series. Thus, there is a huge possibility that another season is coming in the future. But, for now, the stories left in season 7 will be explored and be given a proper conclusion before opening a new chapter.
In addition, the upcoming installment is being filmed in an unusual environment due to the pandemic. We could expect a few changes, given that the cast and crew need to comply with certain health guidelines and regulations. It could have a smaller order than the preceding seasons.
Fans can expect more updates about The Blacklist season 8 as the premiere is approaching. The first promo, in particular, could be dropped in either late October or early November. This could allow the post-production to have more time to work on the premiere.
The promo may feature Liz working against Red while teaming up with Katarina. This huge twist in the season 7 finale could remain a significant part of the story in the early run of the new season. It's yet to be seen what Liz is really planning. Then, new adversaries could arrive once this storyline is wrapped up.
The Blacklist season 8 will premiere on Friday, Nov. 13, on NBC.
