Falling Skies to Return for Second Season

ATLANTA: Just a few weeks since its U.S. debut, the DreamWorks Television and Steven Spielberg alien-invasion series Falling Skies has been renewed for a second season by TNT.

Ten episodes have been ordered for season two, due to premiere in the summer of 2012. The series premiered June 19 in the U.S. with 8 million viewers (live plus seven-day time-shifted), making it cable’s top series launch this year. Over three episodes it has averaged 6.4 million viewers. The show has also rolled out internationally, debuting in more than 75 territories, including the U.K., Spain, Germany, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Venezuela.

“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,” said Michael Wright, the executive VP and head of programming for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies (TCM). “We’re reaching new audiences with Falling Skies and look forward to seeing where this fascinating and exciting series takes us next.”