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'Justified' and 'Archer' both earn Season 3 pick-ups from FX
FX took the occasion of its Mar. 29 upfront presentation in New York to announce pick-ups for two of its sophomore series.
The critically-favored juggernaut "Justified" and the animated spy comedy "Archer" will both return for third seasons.
FX president John Landgraf had this to say in a statement about the 13-episode order for "Justified": "The show has far surpassed our expectations this season... Creatively, the show is on a roll. The performances of Timothy Olyphant, Walton Goggins, Margo Martindale and the entire cast are extraordinary. Graham Yost and his team of writers are delivering some of the richest stories anywhere on TV and are doing a brilliant job of being true to Elmore Leonard's original character, Raylan Givens. We couldn't be more proud of the work everyone has done."
As for Archer, a 16-episode season is planned -- with three debuting in fall 2011, packaged together with episodes of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" and the remainder kicking off in 2012.
The critically-favored juggernaut "Justified" and the animated spy comedy "Archer" will both return for third seasons.
FX president John Landgraf had this to say in a statement about the 13-episode order for "Justified": "The show has far surpassed our expectations this season... Creatively, the show is on a roll. The performances of Timothy Olyphant, Walton Goggins, Margo Martindale and the entire cast are extraordinary. Graham Yost and his team of writers are delivering some of the richest stories anywhere on TV and are doing a brilliant job of being true to Elmore Leonard's original character, Raylan Givens. We couldn't be more proud of the work everyone has done."
As for Archer, a 16-episode season is planned -- with three debuting in fall 2011, packaged together with episodes of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" and the remainder kicking off in 2012.
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I would take renewals of Terriers and Lights Out over these two series, but oh well. I do like Justified though. Never could get into Archer.
Agreed on Terriers Jeff. They should have given that a 2nd season. But I wouldn't give up Justified for it.
Archer....bleh....never watched it.
ARCHUR is the best, so so so funnh..............
Loved Lights Out and Terriers BUT Archer is more important for me.
FX keep Archer and Sunny coming.
I am so glad Justified signed on for season 3. It is the best show out there in my opinion. Please keep em coming.
Justified...Best show out there. Some of the best acting by a supportig cast. FX, keep up the good job on this excellent entertaining show!
Best show on tvTimothy Olyphant is GREAT as Raylan
can't wait for season 3 got both seasons box sets on dvd
I luv Archer ! I can't wait.
Justified is the best. Watched Timothy Olyphant when he was on Deadwood that was a great show.
When is Justified Season 3 going to start? I know it was picked up 13-16 episodes so when is premier??
Love this show!!!!