Two Networks Interested in 'Southland'

'Southland' fans getting ready to give the show the 'Jericho' treatment can hold off buying those nuts for now, because it looks like the series may not be dead just yet.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, 'Southland' executive producer John Wells has informed the show's cast and crew that he is in discussions with two networks about moving the series to a new home. While Wells did not divulge which networks are in contention, speculation is centering on TNT as the frontrunner.'Southland' fans getting ready to give the show the 'Jericho' treatment can hold off buying those nuts for now, because it looks like the series may not be dead just yet.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, 'Southland' executive producer John Wells has informed the show's cast and crew that he is in discussions with two networks about moving the series to a new home. While Wells did not divulge which networks are in contention, speculation is centering on TNT as the frontrunner.

'Southland', a police drama which gained critical acclaim and a small but loyal following on NBC, was recently canceled after airing just seven episodes. Six further episodes have been produced as part of a planned second season; according to the article, the 13 episodes will likely be packaged and run together as part of any relaunch that may take place on a new network.

'Jericho', you may remember, was in a similar situation two years ago and ended up being renewed in part due to a fan campaign where die-hards bombarded the network with canned nuts. Luckily for fans of 'Southland' and unluckily for Planters, it appears that this time no such drastic measures will be necessary.

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