How many seasons and episodes does The Blacklist have?

The Blacklist has 10 seasons and 218 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on September 23, 2013 to July 13, 2023.

Is The Blacklist renewed, ended, or canceled?

The Blacklist has concluded its run and is officially ended.

How long does it take to binge watch The Blacklist?

It takes 82h 12m (4932 minutes) to watch the complete run of The Blacklist. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 42 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 82.2 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 42 days.

Where can you stream or watch The Blacklist?

The Blacklist is available for streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.

What is the official age rating for The Blacklist?

The Blacklist has an official content rating of TV-14.

Who are the lead actors in The Blacklist?

The primary ensemble cast includes James Spader as Raymond 'Red' Reddington (age 66), Diego Klattenhoff as Donald Ressler (age 46), Harry Lennix as Harold Cooper (age 61), Hisham Tawfiq as Dembe Zuma (age 56).

Binge-Watching Time Guide

How Long Does It Take to Watch The Blacklist?

2013 · 5 Seasons · 111 Episodes · Total Runtime: 82h 12m (4,932 mins)

Total Watch Time

82h 12m

4,932 minutes of non-stop content across all 111 episodes.

Weekend Binge Verdict

Multi-Week Commitment

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 82.2 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 42 days.

Average Episode Length

44 mins

Typical episode runtime excluding ad breaks and credit sequences.

Standard Pace (2 hrs/day)

42 days

Finish by approximately Nov 6, 2026 if starting today.

Viewing Pace & Completion Dates

Estimate when you will complete the series based on your daily viewing commitment starting today (September 25, 2026):

Casual (1 hr/day)

83 days

Estimated completion:
Dec 17, 2026

Recommended Pace

Standard (2 hrs/day)

42 days

Estimated completion:
Nov 6, 2026

Dedicated (4 hrs/day)

21 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 16, 2026

Weekend Marathon (8 hrs/day)

11 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 6, 2026

Watch Time at Higher Playback Speeds

If you listen to commentary or watch at accelerated speeds on streaming apps:

1.00× (Normal): 82h 12m 1.25× Speed: 65h 46m (saves 16.4h) 1.50× Speed: 54h 48m (saves 27.4h)

Season-by-Season Runtime Breakdown

Season	Episodes	Total Runtime	Avg Length	Share of Series
Season 1 Shortest Season	22 episodes	15h 27m (927 mins)	42 mins/ep	18.8%
Season 2	22 episodes	16h 30m (990 mins)	45 mins/ep	20.1%
Season 3 Longest Season	23 episodes	17h 15m (1,035 mins)	45 mins/ep	21%
Season 4	22 episodes	16h 30m (990 mins)	45 mins/ep	20.1%
Season 5	22 episodes	16h 30m (990 mins)	45 mins/ep	20.1%

Frequently Asked Questions About Binge-Watching The Blacklist

Can I binge-watch The Blacklist in a single weekend?

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 82.2 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 42 days. A 48-hour weekend provides about 16 to 24 waking hours; The Blacklist contains 82h 12m of episodes.

How long does it take to watch all seasons of The Blacklist at 2 hours a day?

At a steady rate of 2 hours per day, it will take approximately 42 days to finish the complete series. If you begin today, your projected finish date is Nov 6, 2026.

Which season of The Blacklist is the longest?

Season 3 is the longest season with a total runtime of 17h 15m across 23 episodes.

How many total hours and episodes are in The Blacklist?

The series consists of 111 episodes across 5 seasons, totaling 82h 12m (4,932 minutes) of screen time.