The highly anticipated return of NBC's hit spy thriller 'The Blacklist' is just around the corner! After an electrifying eighth season filled with twists and turns, fans are eagerly waiting to rejoin their favorite characters as they face new challenges in Season 9. But before we dive into what lies ahead for Agent Reddington (played by the incomparable James Spader) and his team of highly skilled agents, let's take a quick look back at some key cast members from previous seasons.

In Season 3 of 'The Blacklist', viewers were treated to an all-star ensemble that included:

- Mr. Slade( played by Pablo Schrill)

- Agent Tasha (played by Jennifer Esposito)

But now, let's focus on the new addition joining this talented cast for Season 9 - none other than actress Diany Rodriguez! Known primarily for her role as a recurring character in two episodes of 'Law & Order: Organized Crime' Season 1, fans can expect to see more from her talents when she appears in an even larger capacity on the highly anticipated ninth season of this popular crime drama series.

With such an impressive cast lineup already confirmed for upcoming storylines - including returning faces like Mr. Slade (played by Pablo Schrill), who we last saw wreaking havoc as partway through Season 8's action-packed narrative arc... stay tuned folks because things are about to get very interesting indeed!

Will you be tuning in when The Blacklist returns on Thursday nights at 8 p.m ET/PT for its highly anticipated ninth season premiere? Share your thoughts with us below!

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