LOS ANGELES — AMC has ordered up another season of its critically acclaimed crime drama “The Killing.”
Based on a hit Danish series, “The Killing” has
scored high ratings by AMC’s standards. The premiere back in April
averaged 2.7 million total viewers, according to the Nielsen Co. More
recently, it has settled down to the 2 million or so mark. The series is
overseen by executive producer Veena Sud, formerly of CBS’ procedural
“Cold Case.” The network ordered 13 episodes for the second season; the
first season wraps on Sunday.
The producers “have shown us how much room there is
to elevate the crime drama with this series,” AMC senior vice president
Joel Stillerman said in a statement. “A lot of loyal fans made a huge
investment in this show this season, and we are thrilled to be able to
bring it back next season for all involved.”
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