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THE BLACKLIST Season 4 resumes just moments after Alexander Kirk revealed himself to (possibly) be Liz's real father, which sets up a major arc for the year. "[Kirk] is a character who has a firm grasp on truths about Elizabeth Keen's past, unlike any character we've had before," series creator Jon Bokenkamp teases. "Over time, he will be unpacking truths that are undeniable about who Elizabeth Keen is, where she comes from, what her connection is to Kirk, to her mother and, ultimately, to Reddington." As for Red's mental state: Given the emotional wringer he was put through last year, Bokenkamp says the mood between him and Liz will be "a bit chillier" when the show returns. In fact, it will be "a beat or two" before the characters share any screen time. BONUS SPOILER!: Though Megan Boone is a new mom in real life, Bokenkamp assures us the actress is back to work full-time. "Even though the shape of the show has shifted because [Liz is] MIA and in the custody of Alexander Kirk, she is clearly a key part of what the show is," he says. "We'll be seeing much more of her than we had in the past." RETURN DATE: Thursday, Sept. 22 at 10/9c (NBC)