Southland Officially Picked Up by TNT

In early October we reported that NBC had canceled Southland and pulled the plug on airing the six episodes that had already been produced.  Rumors soon started swirling that TNT would pick up the critically-acclaimed show.

We now have official confirmation that TNT has indeed picked up Southland:

TNT has picked up the critically acclaimed series SOUTHLAND, closing a deal with Warner Bros. Television that will bring the drama from Emmy®-winning producer John Wells (ER, The West Wing) to the network in January. TNT has obtained exclusive rights to air all six episodes that have been shot for the second season, as well as the seven episodes from the series’ first season. SOUTHLAND will air on TNT Tuesdays at 10 p.m. (ET/PT), beginning with the first episode of the series on Jan. 12.

“This is a great win for fans of SOUTHLAND and a perfect opportunity to introduce the series to new viewers,” said Steve Koonin, president of Turner Entertainment Networks. “It’s also another outstanding example of how TNT has established itself as the go-to place for the best dramas on television.”

“We are extremely pleased that TNT has acquired all 13 episodes of SOUTHLAND, giving devoted fans the opportunity to watch a show that they passionately support,” said Peter Roth, president of Warner Bros. Television.

“We’re delighted that TNT has stepped forward to pick up SOUTHLAND. We are all extremely proud of the show,” Wells said.

You'll notice that TNT is only committing to airing the already produced episodes of the show.  They may wait to see how successful they are before deciding whether to order more episodes.

Southland's second season will premiere on January 12 at 10:00 p.m.

Sources: THR and TNT

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