"Southland" Gets Third Season

Well, someone likes Southland.

The show that NBC couldn't wait to dump is getting a third season -- on TNT. The network confirmed the news today.

"Southland is a challenging, visceral show that engages viewers with its immersive style, provocative storylines and complex characters," said Michael Wright, executive vice president, head of programming, for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies (TCM). "These qualities have made Southland a favorite among critics and appointment viewing for an extremely loyal audience.

Southland focuses on officers, detectives and members of a Los Angeles gang unit, both on and off the job. It stars Kevin Alejandro, Arija Bareikis, Clifton Collins Jr., Michael Cudlitz, Shawn Hatosy, Regina King, Michael McGrady, Ben McKenzie, and Tom Everett Scott.

The third season of Southland will include 10 all-new 10 episodes. It should start airing in January 2011 on TNT.