WGN America Renews ‘Outsiders’

By R. Thomas Umstead
( Broadcasting & Cable )
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WGN America has renewed its original drama Outsiders for a second season, the network said Friday.

Since its launch in January, the series – which follows an off-the-grid Appalachian clan fighting for their way of life – is averaging 2.8 million viewers (Nielsen Live +7) and 1.4 million adults 25-54 through its first season, according to network officials.

The series is executively produced by Peter Mattei, Peter Tolan (Rescue Me,) Paul Giamatti (John Adams), Michael Wimer (2012) and Dan Carey (All Is Bright).

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R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.