'Blacklist' Newcomer Anya Banerjee Talks the 'Universal Impact' of Representing 'Three-Dimensional' AAPI Characters Onscreen

When the beloved NBC show Blacklist announced that its tenth season was also its last, it’s safe to say loyal fans of the show were less than happy. After all, the show captured millions of fans since the first season back in 2013.

For those unfamiliar with the show, Blacklist follows ex-intelligence officer turned criminal Raymond “Red” Reddington (played by James Spader) after he surrenders himself to authorities. After his capture, however, Red begins a partnership with the FBI...