The Blacklist is set to bring in a big throwback to the show's first season with its upcoming tenth outing.
Fans may remember the character Meera Malik (Parminder Nagra), a CIA agent who formed part of the taskforce, though met her end in the season one finale after being killed by an assassin.
TV Line now reports that the character's daughter, Siya – who is an MI6 intelligence officer – will be introduced in the next season. The publication reports that the character will have questions about her mother's death, with the role yet to be cast.
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The arrival comes after the exits of original star Amir Arison (FBI Special Agent Aram Mojtabi) and Laura Sohn (FBI agent Alina Park) following the season nine finale earlier this year.
Speaking after his departure, Arison said in a message: "The Blacklist has changed my life – I have made lifelong friends, learned so much along the way, and have met countless wonderful people from all over the world who support the show.
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"It is not lost on me how lucky I am to have been able to work and evolve with a role for nine years with this special cast, crew, and so many dedicated artists."
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He didn't rule out the potential for a return either, but said that while his character remains alive, the way the story progressed for him means the exit feels a natural conclusion.
"Aram remains 'alive' with the potential for a possible return at some point. Story-wise it feels so organic with the events of this past season, and I couldn't have asked for a better outcome."
The Blacklist airs Fridays on NBC and is yet to get a release in the UK.
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