FOX Renews Lie to Me

LOS ANGELES: FOX has ordered a second season of the drama Lie to Me, with Shawn Ryan, the creator and executive producer of The Shield, joining as an executive producer and showrunner.

From Imagine Television, Lie to Me is inspired by the scientific discoveries of Dr. Paul Ekman, a real-life specialist who can read clues embedded in the human face, body and voice to expose the truth and lies in criminal investigations. The series, which just wrapped its first season last night, was a strong performer with the 18-to-49 demo.

“Lie to Me came out strong, built a solid audience throughout its run and promises to be one of our big assets next season and beyond,” said Kevin Reilly, the president of entertainment at the Fox Broadcasting Company. “We’re incredibly excited to have Shawn on board to infuse Lie to Me with even more creative energy next season.”