Third Season Renewal for 12 Monkeys

LOS ANGELES: Universal Cable Productions has received a ten-episode season three order from Syfy for the original series 12 Monkeys.

Created by Terry Matalas and Travis Fickett, the series is based on the 1995 film of the same name. Season two is currently airing on Syfy, with season three expected to debut in 2017. Matalas serves as the showrunner and executive producer.

“In two short seasons, 12 Monkeys has become a cult favorite series,” said Chris McCumber, president of entertainment networks at NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment. “Terry and the cast and crew have brought to life a rich world not confined by boundaries of time, with multi-dimensional characters whose motivations for saving the world are deeply personal and intensely relatable. It’s exactly the type of smart, on-the-edge-of-your-seat entertainment we want to bring to Syfy viewers.”

“This season of 12 Monkeys has proven to be a breakthrough. From its epic storytelling to its grand aesthetic, Terry and the cast and crew have invested boundless energy and passion, and it showed,” said Jeff Wachtel, chief content officer at NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment and president of Universal Cable Productions. “New legions of fans will discover what devoted viewers already know: it’s one of the best shows on television!”