Showtime Greenlights Third Season of Brotherhood

LOS ANGELES, January 23: Showtime Networks has ordered a
third season of its acclaimed drama series Brotherhood.

Eight one-hour episodes have been ordered of the
political-crime drama, which stars Jason Isaacs, Jason Clarke and Annabeth
Gish. The series is shot on location in Providence, Rhode Island, and portrays
the disparate worlds of politicians and mob bosses.

Series creator Blake Masters, Henry Bromell and Elizabeth
Guber Stephen serve as the executive producers.

“Brotherhood is one
of our shining hours at Showtime—a drama series that is among the highest
quality shows offered anywhere on television, and we’re proud to keep it firmly
in our portfolio,” said Robert Greenblatt, the president of entertainment at
Showtime Networks.

—By Ned Berke