The Purge Renewed For Second Season

Deadline reports that USA Network has renewed The Purge for a second season, just prior to last night’s season one finale. The series is the #1 drama for the network with an average of 2.3 million viewers in the Live+7 ratings and 1.2 million in the key 18-49 demo. It’s produced by Universal Cable Productions and Blumhouse Productions.

Chris McCumber, President, Entertainment Networks for NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment, said: “USA Network is so proud to be the television home for the iconic franchise The Purge. The partnership and creative trust of Jason Blum and everyone at Blumhouse Television and Universal Pictures ensured The Purge’s successful transition from film to TV – and, along with Universal Cable Productions, we look forward to digging even deeper into the mythology in Season 2.”

Like the films, the series follows an alternate America where a totalitarian political party establishes a new 12-hour period where all crime, even murder, is legal. Franchise creator James DeMonaco is the executive producer with Thomas Kelly, Michael Bay, Brad Fuller, Andrew Form and Sebastien K. Lemercier.

Jason Blum said: “James Demonaco has done it again — the propulsive and compelling story he crafted for Season 1 of The Purge truly resonated with audiences in a significant way. We are thrilled to embark on Season 2, and can’t wait to bring more of James’ vision to USA and fans of The Purge.“