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TNT has announced that Rizzoli & Isles has been renewed for Season 4. The crime drama will return in 2013 with another 15 episodes - matching the number ordered for its current third season. "Anchoring a new night in its third season, Rizzoli & Isles has proven itself to be a strong and enduring hit, not only in terms of the great storylines and performances, but also in terms of the show's stellar ratings," said network president Michael Wright. "We're thrilled that Rizzoli & Isles will continue to be a vital part of the TNT lineup." (Source: TV by the Numbers) Click here to view the article

ABC has renewed Resurrection for a second season. The freshman drama, which premiered mid-season for a limited eight-episode run, was a hit out of the gate. The series drew a 3.8 rating in the adults 18-49 demographic for its premiere, besting all other shows that night. While its ratings have tapered off in recent airings, its viewership remained strong enough for the network to pick it up for another season. No details have been announced as to whether ABC will expand the episode order for Season 2. Click here to view the article

The Librarians is an American television series where a group of librarians set off on adventures in an effort to save mysterious, ancient artifacts. TNT has renewed it for a second season. Ten new episodes have been ordered. Get Your Very Own Self Defense Keychain: just click here Click here to view the article

It is being reported that Netflix has cancelled Marvel's Iron Fist after two seasons. The sad news comes a month following the release of the drama's sophomore run. The show aired a total of 23 episodes. Iron Fist was the fourth Marvel series on the streaming service and is the first of the five currently airing to get the axe. The news is not completely surprising, as critics and viewers had mixed reactions to it from the start. Issues from a rocky first season appeared to be at least partially-addressed in Season 2, but alas the consensus only mildly improved. The series follows presumed-dead billionaire Danny Rand, who survived a plane crash only to mysteriou…

CBS has officially confirmed that freshman drama Unforgettable has been un-cancelled, and will return to the air for summer 2013. The Poppy Montgomery-led series was one of a large number of fall shows that were cancelled back in May by the four major networks, but was the highest-rated of the bunch to get the axe. Word is that 13 episodes have been ordered. (Source: Twitter) Click here to view the article

ABC has renewed Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. for a second season. The freshman series will be airing its current season finale next Tuesday, capping a debut run that averaged decent, if unspectacular, ratings. Set in the same universe as popular Marvel franchises, the action drama has been able to tie in some of its storylines to major motion picture releases such as the recent Captain America sequel. Look for Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. to return in the fall. Click here to view the article

Banshee is an American action drama television series where an ex-con and master thief assumes the identity of a murdered sheriff to continue his criminal activities. Cinamax has renewed Emmy award winning series for a fourth season. Get Your Very Own Self Defense Keychain: just click here Click here to view the article

It is being reported that Magnum P.I. has been added to the list of new shows to receive a full season order from CBS. The network has topped up its freshman run with an unspecified number of episodes, said to be somewhere in the range of seven. The new series, which is an updated take on the classic 1980s action drama, premiered in late September and has been a decent performer on Monday nights through its first four episodes. Critical reception has been mixed, with some reviewers unsure of its ability to live up to its source material. Magnum P.I. follows security consultant Thomas Magnum, who works as a private investigator in Hawaii making a name for himself…

HBO has announced that its hit series True Blood has been renewed for a sixth season. No details were given regarding a time frame for its return, but expected Season 6 to air 12 new episodes beginning in the summer of 2013. (Source: TV by the Numbers) Click here to view the article

ABC has renewed Revenge for a fourth season. The drama has seen its ratings slip this season, but it continues to draw healthy viewership on Sunday nights, where it recently moved time slots from 9:00pm to 10:00pm. The current season's finale airs this Sunday. Look for Season 4 to premiere in the fall. Click here to view the article

Beauty & the Beast is an American television series, very loosely inspired by the 1987 CBS series of the same name. A beautiful detective falls in love with an ex-soldier who goes into hiding from the secret government organization that turned him into a mechanically charged beast. CW has renewed it for a fourth season. Get Your Very Own Self Defense Keychain: just click here Click here to view the article

Another hero has fallen at Netflix. The streaming service confirmed this evening that Luke Cage has been cancelled after two seasons. The news comes just one week after fellow superhero drama Iron Fist was given the ax - also after its second season. The reasons behind the recent moves are unclear, but seem to indicate that Netflix might be looking to taper back on their Marvel-related original content. Remaining active series include Jessica Jones, The Punisher, and Daredevil, which just released its third season today. It is not clear if the Luke Cage or Iron Fist characters will make any appearances in the other shows' upcoming seasons. Luke Cage followed the…

HBO has renewed Eastbound & Down for a fourth season. The comedy was previously rumored to be ending after its third season, which ended on April 15 of this year, but will now run for at least another eight episodes. Although no exact return date has been announced, look for Season 4 of Eastbound & Down to kick off sometime in early 2013. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter) Click here to view the article

ABC has renewed Scandal for a fourth season. The Shonda Rhimes-created political thriller continues to gain momentum, with its strong viewership making it one of the network's top shows. Scandal has been seeing ratings growth since its debut, which is somewhat of a rare occurrence in today's television landscape. In Season 3, ratings in the 18-49 demographic reached series-high levels. Look for Season 4 to premiere this fall. Click here to view the article

The Celebrity Apprentice is an American reality game-show series. It is a spin-off of The Apprentice series which is hosted by real estate magnate, businessman and television personality Donald Trump, who puts celebrities' business skills to the test as they battle to win money for a charity of their choice. NBC has renewed it for a fifteenth season. Get Your Very Own Self Defense Keychain: just click here Click here to view the article

CBS All Access announced today that Strange Angel has been picked up for a second season. The good news comes six weeks after the conclusion of the historical period drama's 10-episode summer run, which garnered generally favorable reviews from critics. The series premiered on the streaming service in June as its third original scripted drama. It is, though, its first without roots in any previous series; The Good Fight is a spin-off of The GoodWife and Star Trek: Discovery is the latest entry in the storied Star Trek franchise. Based on George Pendle's book of the same name, StrangeAngel follows the real-life story of Jack Parsons, a brilliant blue-collar worke…

These shows will bring stars from shows like "The Vampire Diaries", "Fringe", "The Big Bang Theory" and more to fans who couldn't get into the Comic-Con. Bayfront Park will host stars from the aforementioned shows from July 12 to 14, with all six Batmobiles (WOAH!!!), and a demo of the new "Lord of the Rings" video game. "Everyone at Warner Bros. Television approaches Comic-Con as a fan-first experience. It's in our DNA, with everything we do -- from panels to signings to our bags, posters and more -- carefully curated with our fans in mind," says Warner Bros. TV Chief Marketing Officer Lisa Gregorian in a statement. She continues: "With the Extra at Comic-Con space, w…

ABC has renewed Castle for a seventh season. The long-running murder-mystery drama has remained a steady performer for the network through its six seasons, holding its own on Monday nights against tough competition. Look for Season 7 of Castle to return in September. Click here to view the article

Sister Wives is an American reality television series broadcast on TLC that began airing in 2010. The show documents the life of a polygamist family, which includes patriarch Kody Brown, his four wives, and their 17 children. From their unconventional family structure and living arrangements to financial challenges, each half hour episode exposes the inner workings of a polygamist household, revealing the unexpectedly tight-knit and loving relationships between Kody's wives. TLC has announced that it will be renewed for a sixth season. Get Your Very Own Self Defense Keychain: just click here Click here to view the article

Showtime announced today that Penny Dreadful is heading back to TV in the form of a follow-up series called Penny Dreadful: City of Angels. The new installment will be set in 1938 and will usher in the story's next chapter with a newfound focus on social consciousness and historical awareness. The original series premiered in 2014 and went on to air a total of three seasons on the cable network. Its sudden cancellation in the summer of 2016 took many fans by surprise when it was announced following its third-season finale. After a major character death during the 2-part conclusion, the words "The End" appeared on-screen to the shock of many. Production on Penny …

TNT announced yesterday that Falling Skies has been renewed for a third season. The Noah Wyle drama has been having a successful run since debuting last summer. Its first season finished as basic cable's top new series of 2011, and it currently ranks as basic cable's #1 summer drama among adults 18-49. "Falling Skies is television storytelling at its very best, a powerful drama that's told on both an epic scale and on a deeply personal level," said TNT president Michael Wright. "With all the memorable and surprising moments taking place during the second season of Falling Skies, we can't wait to see what DreamWorks Television and Falling Skies' terrific production team…

ABC has renewed Once Upon a Time for a fourth season. The fairy tale drama has continued to be a solid performer for the network in Season 3, which concludes this Sunday, May 11. The network tried spinning off the series this season with Once Upon a Time in Wonderland, but the show failed to catch on with audiences and will not be returning. Expect Season 4 of Once Upon a Time to return in the fall for the 2014-2015 season. Click here to view the article

My Big Fat Fabulous Life is an American reality television series that chronicles the life of Whitney Way Thore, who weighed 380 pounds at the beginning of the series about 30 year old struggling with weight and living at home with her parents. However, she doesn't let her weight stop her from dancing. TLC has announced that it will be renewed for a second season. Get Your Very Own Self Defense Keychain: just click here Click here to view the article

ABC has topped up the first season of The Rookie, adding an additional seven episodes to its original order of 13. That gives the cop drama a total of 20 episodes, which is enough to be considered a full season. Just three weeks into its run, the hour-long series got a late start to the season with a mid-October premiere. Early reviews have been mostly positive, though ratings have not fared quite as well. While drawing a decent-sized audience, the show has been trailing its 10:00pm Tuesday time slot competition in both total viewers and the adults 18-49 demographic. The Rookie is led by Nathan Fillion, best known for his seven-year turn on Castle. He plays John…

MTV announced today that sophomore drama Teen Wolf has been renewed for a third season. The show, now in season 2, currently ranks as the #1 series across all television in its time period among the P12-34 demographic. "‘Teen Wolf’ represents a terrific foray into the scripted world for the millennial MTV audience, and marks tremendous success in the continued diversification of our schedule," said David Janollari, Head of MTV Programming. "Renewing the show for a third season celebrates the creative vision of Executive Producer Jeff Davis and the remarkable talent of the cast who bring this bona fide fan favorite to life." The network has ordered a double-sized 24 …