A&E Renews ‘Breakout Kings,’ ‘Shameless’ Adds New Bad Boy & More TV News

by admin on July 6, 2011

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Breakout Kings‘Breakout Kings’ has received a Season 2 order from A&E, co-creator Nick Santora confirmed on Twitter.

The drama about US Marshals using former fugitives to track other criminals on the run has been well-received by both viewers and critics. Its premiere in March 2011 was seen by 2.8 million viewers.

Originally commissioned as a pilot for Fox, A&E scooped up the project from ‘Prison Break’ veterans Santora and Matt Olmstead.

“Thanks to all the BOK FANS for their support in our quest for a Season 2 pickup! As you’ve all heard already, it’s official - we’re back!” Santora said on Twitter.

Production on Season 2 is expected to begin later this year.

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