After only four weeks of its current fall lineup, Showtime has ordered a quick renewal for both “Homeland” and “Masters of Sex.”
Earlier today, Showtime formally announced that “Homeland” and “Masters of Sex” will be back for their fourth and second seasons, respectively. Both series will have 12 episode seasons with a tentative premiere slated for September 2014.
In a brief statement, Showtime’s President of Entertainment, David Nevins said “Homeland continues to prove its strength for Showtime, and is one of television’s most exciting, provocative and widely-discussed shows. It has grown its audience significantly in each of its three seasons.”
“The critical and audience reaction to Masters of Sex since its great launch has been incredibly gratifying,” added Nevins. “It’s a privilege to get to work with such talented and creative people as Alex Gansa and Michelle Ashford, as well as their tremendous casts. They have each created truly original shows, with distinctive voices that are among the most admired series on television.”
“Homeland” is averaging 6.5 million viewers per episodes across all platforms, while “Masters of Sex” is close behind with 5.4 million viewers per episodes across all platforms.
The current seasons of “Homeland” and “Masters of Sex” will continue this Sunday on Showtime
