TV News: TNT Renews Drama ‘Southland’ For Third Season

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CHICAGO – The great “Southland” has been officially renewed for a third season, the first produced by TNT, that will air in January of 2011. The John Wells police drama started at NBC, where production began on a second season, but it was then canceled. TNT picked up the episodes already produced and aired them early this year but will now produce episodes of their own.

Southland Season Two Photo credit: TNT

The news was broken by Entertainment Weekly, who quoted Michael Wright, executive vice president, head of programming for TNT, TBS, and Turner Classic Movies: “Southland is a challenging, visceral show that engages viewers with its immersive style, provocative storylines, and complex characters. These qualities have made Southland a favorite among critics and appointment viewing for an extremely loyal audience.”

“Southland” stars Ben McKenzie, Michael Cudlitz, Regina King, Tom Everett Scott, Michael McGrady, Shawn Hatosy, Kevin Alejandro, and Arija Bareikis from creator John Wells.

For all of HollywoodChicago.com’s extensive “Southland” coverage, including several reviews, features, and an interview with Michael Cudlitz, click here.

By BRIAN TALLERICO Content Director HollywoodChicago.com [email protected]