After just three episodes, TNT has renewed its Dallas reboot for a second season, the network said Friday.
The drama network ordered 15 episodes from Warner Horizon Television, with the new installments slated to bow in 2013.
"Dallas has been a success for us on every level: pitch-perfect writing, smart directing and buzz-worthy performances by a new generation of stars and their iconic counterparts," said Michael Wright, president, head of programming for TNT, TBS and TCM. "With Dallas' top-flight ratings, robust growth through time-shifted viewing and the extensive online buzz, it's clear the Ewings of Southfork have once again captured the imagination of viewers."
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Dallas scored cable's top scripted series premiere for the year-to-date, with its June 13 debut, drawing 7.8 million viewers in live + 3 for the two-hour launch. The show's first two weeks have averaged 6.9 million viewers in live + 3, with live + 7 data still being counted. With Dallas ranking as basic-cable's top new series year-to-date,TNT has claimed the top new show in the summer for a third year running, following Rizzoli & Isles in 2010 and Falling Skies last year. Among key demos, Dallas has averaged 2.1 million persons 18 to 49 and 2.8 million adults 25 to 54 for the season-to-date.
TNT also on Friday renewed its female cop drama Rizzoli & Isles for a fourth season. Season three has averaged 7.1 million viewers so far in its new Tuesday 9 p.m. timeslot.
