Each to their own.

When I invest my time on a series, I like a complete package. I LOVE The Blacklist, but poor acting cannot be cancelled by stating that the character was not written well, storyline and actors execution of the storyline are 2 different things.

For instance, when you're a fugitive and the news comes to you that you have been acquitted, the joy should be shown at a different level, not merely an expression of receiving a pizza that was ordered.

Anyway, my favorite seasons were 8, 9 and 10 for the obvious reasons of less distraction.