A&E Renews Drama ‘Breakout Kings’

By THE DEADLINE TEAM | Wednesday July 6, 2011 @ 1:09pm PDTTags: A&E Network, Breakout Kings, Season 2, TV Renewal

A&E is bringing back its drama series Breakout Kings for a second season that could begin in the first quarter of 2012. The series, from Fox 21, stars Laz Alonso and Domenick Lombardozzi as U.S. Marshals who use former fugitives to catch fugitives. Production is slated to get underway later this year. This is the series that was in contention at Fox before the network passed on the pilot last year. A&E came to the rescue, and its premiere in March set a record with the highest 18-49 demo rating for a drama on the network, drawing 1.5 million adults 18-49 and 2.8 million total viewers.

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COMMENTS (31)

Great news, I enjoy watching this show.

Comment by Jeff — Wednesday July 6, 2011 @ 1:13pm PDT Reply to this post
- Two hardest working writers in television.
  
  Comment by I'll Kill Your Cat — Wednesday July 6, 2011 @ 9:53pm PDT Reply to this post
  - working the strip clubs maybe.
    
    Comment by annie — Friday July 8, 2011 @ 7:32am PDT Reply to this post
I don’t know whether to cheer or cry.

Comment by Steve Singer — Wednesday July 6, 2011 @ 1:17pm PDT Reply to this post
- Go with “cry.”
  
  Comment by Boredom Kings — Wednesday July 6, 2011 @ 2:16pm PDT Reply to this post
It belongs on A&E. Good for them.

Comment by palace caesars — Wednesday July 6, 2011 @ 1:26pm PDT Reply to this post
Finally! I need more Lloyd in my life!!!

Comment by Kara D — Wednesday July 6, 2011 @ 1:54pm PDT Reply to this post
- Yes, Jimmi Simpsons is the only reason to watch this.
  
  Comment by RB — Wednesday July 6, 2011 @ 2:00pm PDT Reply to this post
I’m sure their viewer is thrilled.

Comment by Frend — Wednesday July 6, 2011 @ 1:58pm PDT Reply to this post
I AM GLAD THAT BREAKOUT KING WAS RENEWAL. I CAN’T WAITTHE BUY SEASON ONE ON DVDE FORMAT. IT IS RARE TO SEE A SHOW WHERE EVERYTHING IS BLACK AND WHITE. SOMETIME I FEEL SORRY FOR THE VILLAIN WHO GOT ALOT GOING FOR THEM. I LOVE THE CARMEN VEGA THE CRIME BOSS WHO WAS SO EVIL THAT I WAS SHOCK THAT THE WRITER DIDN’T KILLED HER OFF. I GOT A FEELING THAT SHE POP UP IN FUTURE SHOW. GOOD LUCK TO THE FUTURE. YOUR TRULY CHARLES DAVID HASKELL

Comment by charles david haskell — Wednesday July 6, 2011 @ 1:58pm PDT Reply to this post
- What? I can’t hear you!
  
  Comment by ice cream — Wednesday July 6, 2011 @ 4:26pm PDT Reply to this post
- Eddie Haskell (in spirit; yes, I know, you aren’t Ken Osmond — but then, again, neither am I).
  
  You own a piece of that show, Charles (excuse me, Eddie)?
  
  Comment by Steve Singer — Thursday July 7, 2011 @ 11:41am PDT Reply to this post
So glad to hear this. Love watching the relationship evolve between Jimmi Simpson and Brooke Nevin’s characters. I think Season 2 should have some conjugal visits written in. #inlovewithgeeks

Comment by Breakout Queen — Wednesday July 6, 2011 @ 2:00pm PDT Reply to this post
Yes, I Love Breakout Kings!! Great show & I can’t wait to watch Season 2!! It’s about time!!

Comment by DaNesha — Wednesday July 6, 2011 @ 2:21pm PDT Reply to this post
Glad to hear it. Like the show a lot. Laz Alonso proves he’s got leading man charisma and dramatic chops. He’s the reason I watch. Him and the relationships among the characters. However, a little of Lloyd goes a long way. I hope he develops beyond his eccentricities.

Comment by good show — Wednesday July 6, 2011 @ 3:08pm PDT Reply to this post
nice was hoping a&e would renew the show. for love the chemistry with the characters plus loved the one where they went after teabag from prison break.

Comment by demoncat — Wednesday July 6, 2011 @ 3:33pm PDT Reply to this post
I’ve got to say this is the only procedural I like.I think it’s the characters.

Comment by cindercity — Wednesday July 6, 2011 @ 4:36pm PDT Reply to this post
Decent show to watch, although I thought “Chase” was better as far as the whole fugitive hunting thing goes. Serinda Swan is a pretty face but I thought the convicts were a little too good and cooperative to be criminals.

Comment by jimmyj — Wednesday July 6, 2011 @ 4:53pm PDT Reply to this post
- Ouch on CHASE. I think you’re the only one who liked it. Cookie Cutter across the board.
  
  Comment by Burton Fallin — Wednesday July 6, 2011 @ 6:09pm PDT Reply to this post
- I wish they would just let Serinda Swan’s character be a badass without her crying over her daughter every two seconds like she’s Elliot Stabler from SVU.
  
  I really want to like her character since she’s one of two women on the show, and she has her good moments, but the role really needs work. You have all these great male characters, a wimpy woman working in the office, and another woman who could be great, but keeps being forced into hysterics.
  
  She’s not the only character with kids, but is the only one who flips out like that.
  
  Comment by c4x — Thursday July 7, 2011 @ 10:15am PDT Reply to this post
If they like this so much,why didn’t they renew MANHUNTERS:Fugitive Task Force for a fourth season.
That was the “Real” show about U.S. Marshals cathing fugitives.

Comment by Goody — Wednesday July 6, 2011 @ 6:07pm PDT Reply to this post
Good for Alonzo

Comment by Anti-believer — Wednesday July 6, 2011 @ 8:13pm PDT Reply to this post
Good news. Smart show with good performances. Fox missed the boat when they let this one go.

Comment by ironhead — Wednesday July 6, 2011 @ 8:55pm PDT Reply to this post
Jimmi Simpson rules….

Comment by KC — Wednesday July 6, 2011 @ 11:43pm PDT Reply to this post
Those creators must be happy that Fox picked Lone Star and Chicago Code over Breakout Kings!

Comment by Hooray — Thursday July 7, 2011 @ 12:06am PDT Reply to this post
Great show great cast I am glad its coming back

Comment by marlo stanfield — Thursday July 7, 2011 @ 12:23am PDT Reply to this post
Excellent show…great stories..but where is Gunderson??…he is one of the most interesting of the Breakout Kings..funny but dangerous!!..

Comment by brock Johnson — Thursday July 7, 2011 @ 9:42am PDT Reply to this post
- That’s right, Brock. It was great seeing you do your thing. It’s Melanie from Vancouver Playhouse.
  
  Comment by Melanie Nicholls-King. — Thursday July 7, 2011 @ 4:59pm PDT Reply to this post
This is great…I love the show and the characters. Just got to know them and wouldn’t want to be disappointed to find out it got cancelled.

Comment by Amy — Thursday July 7, 2011 @ 7:59pm PDT Reply to this post
Great news. Solid show all around. This one and Glades put A&E on the map for me.

Comment by Kevin B. — Friday July 8, 2011 @ 1:10pm PDT Reply to this post
Ray is the best… good lines

Comment by sal — Tuesday July 12, 2011 @ 3:51am PDT Reply to this post

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