Coming back for more 'Damages'

“Damages” has gotten a reprieve.

Despite the legal thriller’s middling ratings, FX announced today that it has ordered two more 13-episode seasons of the Glenn Close drama. Network executives agonized over whether to renew the series, which drew plaudits from critics and attracted a loyal fan base. But with the show’s first-run episodes attracting just 2.5 million viewers, including 1.1 million in the key 18-to-49-year-old demographic, the prospects for its return were on shaky ground.

In the end, FX concluded it was worth the gamble. Executives have said that they hope to drive more viewers to the program through DVD sales and award nominations.

Close, actress Rose Byrne and actor Tate Donovan have signed on to be series regulars in Season 2. Production is scheduled to begin early next year but would probably be delayed if the writers strike continues.

--Matea Gold

(Photo courtesy FX)

Comments

[Joe Frobisher]

Rose Byrne was awful in this show. Completely unbelievable that anyone would be as naive as she was. And the miscast physician boyfriend was as believable in that role as Scott Wolf as a heart surgeon in "The Nine."

I wanted to like this show. Glenn Close alone is close, but not enough to overcome the bad. I won't waste my time TiVo'ing this next season - whenever next season is.

[Chad Petri]

Are you kidding!? That show is GREAT. The non-linear story-telling, the action, the high body count, the tightly woven storyline--ted danson proving he can act. I have NEVER liked any lawyer show, but I gave this one a shot because Glen Close was so good in the Shield--I liked the character Ellen and was rooting for her--but also felt sad knowing we were going to see her fiance eventually die.

I beg you, anyone intersted in tight drama, action and intrigue--you should try this show. Get season 1, save this show for seasons to come!

[ogawak]

Thank you, FX, for making a wise decision. Damages was one of the best dramas this year. Looking forward to next season.

[Claudia]

This show is awesome and ALWAYS kept me on the edge of my seat. People that did not like it do not have an imagination and do not like to think is the problem. They are probably confused in real life too, HA HA HA!!! I am so glad it's coming back.

[MICHELLE GALATI]

THE SHOW WAS AWESOME. THE ELLEN CHARACTER WAS A LITTLE ANNOYING , BUT I THINK IT WAS GOOD THE WAY SHE PLAYED. SHE WAS UNPREDICTABLE, THE WAY REAL LIFE CAN BE. THE SHOW WAS PURE EVIL-DELICIOUSLY SO. WHAT I DON'T UNDERSTAND IS WHY FX IS NOT BRINGING DIRT BACK--I LOVED THAT TOO.