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JamesG · 07-07-2011, 08:27 PM

TNT Renews "Falling Skies"
by Jean Bentley
posted Jul 7th 2011

It appears the alien invasion on "Falling Skies" won't be resolved quite yet.

Noah Wyle and co. will live to fight extraterrestrials for at least one more season, TNT announced today. The network ordered a 10-episode Season 2 that will air in the summer of 2012.

"'Falling Skies' is a true standout series, from its ambitious storytelling, high-profile cast and production team to its phenomenal success when it comes to international and time-shifted viewing," Michael Wright, executive vice president in charge of programming for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies, said.

"We're reaching new audiences with 'Falling Skies' and look forward to seeing where this fascinating and exciting series takes us next," he continued.

The Steven Spielberg-produced show has become cable's no. 1 new series since its debut last month, drawing an average audience of more than 6.4 million per episode, taking all airings and DVR-ing into account.

"Falling Skies" is also a hit worldwide, and currently airs in the U.K., Spain, Germany, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Venezuela.

"Falling Skies" airs Sundays at 10PM on TNT.

http://www.aoltv.com/2011/07/07/tnt-...falling-skies/

shotzette · 07-09-2011, 12:43 PM

I can't believe this show is a hit. I love sci fi, and I really wanted to like this show. The premise is novel and solid, but the execution...

I adore Noah Wylie, but if the writers feel that they have to "subtlety" mention that he used to be a history professor one more time, I may throw up.

07-07-2011, 08:27 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,961	TNT Renews "Falling Skies" for 2nd Season *TNT Renews "Falling Skies"* by Jean Bentley posted Jul 7th 2011 It appears the alien invasion on "Falling Skies" won't be resolved quite yet. Noah Wyle and co. will live to fight extraterrestrials for at least one more season, TNT announced today. The network ordered a 10-episode Season 2 that will air in the summer of 2012. "'Falling Skies' is a true standout series, from its ambitious storytelling, high-profile cast and production team to its phenomenal success when it comes to international and time-shifted viewing," Michael Wright, executive vice president in charge of programming for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies, said. "We're reaching new audiences with 'Falling Skies' and look forward to seeing where this fascinating and exciting series takes us next," he continued. The Steven Spielberg-produced show has become cable's no. 1 new series since its debut last month, drawing an average audience of more than 6.4 million per episode, taking all airings and DVR-ing into account. "Falling Skies" is also a hit worldwide, and currently airs in the U.K., Spain, Germany, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Venezuela. "Falling Skies" airs Sundays at 10PM on TNT. http://www.aoltv.com/2011/07/07/tnt-...falling-skies/

07-09-2011, 12:43 PM	#2
shotzette Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 30, 2004 Posts: 1,782	I can't believe this show is a hit. I love sci fi, and I really wanted to like this show. The premise is novel and solid, but the execution... I adore Noah Wylie, but if the writers feel that they have to "subtlety" mention that he used to be a history professor one more time, I may throw up.