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USA Picks Up THE PURGE TV Series for Season 2

Nov 06, 2018 Posted by in Press Releases | Comments

Today, USA Network announced a second season pick-up for The Purge, a 10-episode TV event based on the globally successful film franchise by the same name. The first season, which premiered in early September, is currently USA’s #1 drama averaging 1.2MM (18-49) and 2.3MM (P2+)*. The series airs on USA with the Season 1 finale airing tonight, Nov. 6 at 10/9c.

“USA Network is so proud to be the television home for the iconic franchise, The Purge,” said Chris McCumber, President, Entertainment Networks for NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment. “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.”

The series, which is set in the same not-so-distant-future world as the films, explores multiple storylines that take place in a small city during a single “Purge Night” — a 12-hour period in which all crime, including murder, is legal. As the clock winds down, the characters are forced to reckon with their past as they discover how far they will go to survive the night.

“James Demonaco has done it again: the propulsive and compelling story he crafted for Season 1 of The Purgetruly resonated with audiences in a significant way,” said Blum, founder of Blumhouse. “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.”

All 10 episode of The Purge Season 1 will be streaming on USANetwork.com and the USA App through Dec. 7. Start your binge now!

*Source: Nielsen Live+7 (000), 1/1/18-10/21/18