TNT renews 'Southland' and orders new drama starring Eric McCormack
"Southland," the police drama yanked by NBC after one season, has been renewed for a fourth season on TNT.
The cable network has ordered 10 new episodes of the series, which stars Ben McKenzie, Shawn Hatosy and Regina King. Executives said "Southland" averaged 2.9 million viewers this season, up 6% from the second season.
TNT has also ordered a new drama, "Perception," which will debut in 2012. The series will star Eric McCormack ("Will & Grace) as Dr. Geoffrey Pierce, an eccentric neuroscientist who uses his unique outlook and expertise to help the federal government crack difficult cases. McCormack will also be a producer of the drama, which co-stars Rachael Leigh Cook, Arjay Smith and Kelly Rowan.
-- Greg Braxton
Photo: Eric McCormack. Credit: Robyn Beck / AFP/Getty Images
Woot!
Posted by: John | March 22, 2011 at 01:39 PM
Excellent news. Hope the wait between Southland seasons isn't as long as last time.
Posted by: Brett | March 22, 2011 at 02:58 PM