TCA16: Epix Sets Premiere Dates For ‘Berlin Station,’ ‘Graves’

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Epix has set an Oct. 16 premiere date for two new scripted series Berlin Station and Graves, network officials said during its Television Critics Association summer tour session.

Both the 10-episode spy thriller Berlin Station and 10-episode comedy series Graves will premier on Oct. 16, said network officials.

In addition, Epix’s limited documentary series America Divided -- executive produced by Norman Lear, Common and Shonda Rhimes – will debut Sept. 30.

The network also announced that it has tapped Emmy nominee Allen Coulter (The Sopranos) to direct the first episode of the network’s original comedy series Get Shorty, which will premiere in 2017, said network officials.

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