Showtime Renewing "United States Of Tara"
Freshman series gets second season from pay cabler
By Alex Weprin -- Broadcasting & Cable, 2/10/2009 3:49:44 PM
Showtime is giving freshman series The United States of Tara a 12 episode second season.
The half hour drama about a woman with Dissociative Identity Disorder (commonly referred to as Multiple personality Disorder) has been a solid performer for the pay cable network since its premiere last month.
Tara attracted 2.67 million viewers to its series premiere, the best for the network since 2004, besting Dexter, Weeds, Californication and The Tudors in their premieres.
"It has been pure pleasure working with Diablo Cody, Toni Collette, Steven Spielberg and everyone at Dreamworks on United States of Tara," said Showtime entertainment chief Robert Greenblatt announcing the pickup. "This show is a perfect fit for our premium brand and we're thrilled that critics and audiences have responded to this groundbreaking show so well. I look forward to many more alternate personalities emerging from this unique series."
Production will begin this Summer for an early 2010 premiere.
Cody will be returning as a writer and executive producer for season two. Steven Spielberg, Justin Falvey and Darryl Frank also serve as executive producers.
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Very original series! I haven't been this hooked on a show since S & C, which says a lot! Really looking forward to Season 2!
Lo Downy - 10/29/2009 11:01:42 PM EDT -
I want more more more. I love it. I can't wait to see Season 2. I am not sure if I can wait that long, but I am super excited that they decided to do Season 2. Great characters and actors.
Jenny Bunk - 4/22/2009 1:23:46 AM EDT -
i cant wait this long!!!!! i need this show lol.. u get me hooked then take it away!!! NOOOO
krys - 4/17/2009 2:30:31 AM EDT -
Why do we have to wait almost a full year for season 2? They need to hurry up. This is the best show ever by far!
nikki - 4/15/2009 11:33:01 PM EDT -
I wish season 2 was coming much sooner! I am a little disappointed to have to wait so long for the second season! Please make each episode longer as well as each season longer and have season three start much sooner! My husband and I looked forward to every Sunday for a new show! US of Tara is an awesome show! Keep up the great writing! We will be waiting impatiently!
Sincerely
Sophie & Ryan
Sophie Altenhofen - 4/12/2009 11:16:33 PM EDT
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