'The Blacklist' getting renewed for season 4

Los Angeles: Popular NBC drama series "The Blacklist" is all set to get its fourth season.

Creator of the show Jon Bodenkamp has revealed that the thriller series had been picked up for next season, reported Variety.

The renewal was confirmed by the network as well. "We knew about that a while ago, it's one of those things that's hard to keep quiet. But yes, we're renewed through the fourth season," said Bodenkamp.

Starring James Spader and Megan Boone, is one of NBC's strongest shows.

James Spader plays Raymond "Red" Reddington, previously one of the FBI's most wanted criminals, who now helps the Bureau investigate other threats from mobsters to arms dealers to terrorists.

"The Blacklist" also stars Harry Lennix, Diego Klattenhoff and Ryan Eggold.