Wednesday, October 19, 2022

CBS Orders Full Seasons of 'East New York,' 'Fire Country' and 'So Help Me Todd'

CBS has today given full season orders to all three of its new original drama series launched this fall - East New York, Fire Country and So Help Me Todd







"CBS is off to a tremendous start this season," said Kelly Kahl, President, CBS Entertainment. "We are thrilled to have the three most-watched new series, each with their own unique settings, characters and storylines. These dramas are elevating our already successful lineup, resonating with diverse audiences both on-air and on streaming, and continuing to grow each week. We thank the talented casts, executive producers and their incredible writing and production teams for bringing these shows to life. Additional kudos to our CBS programming teams for shepherding these series to success. We are delighted to give them well-deserved full season orders."

East New York stars Amanda Warren, Jimmy Smits, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Kevin Rankin, Richard Kind, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Olivia Luccardi and Lavel Schley.

William Finkelstein and Mike Flynn created the drama. They executive produce with Michael M. Robin, Christine Holder and Mark Holder. Warner Bros. Television produces.

Fire Country stars Max Thieriot, Billy Burke, Kevin Alejandro, Diane Farr, Stephanie Arcila, Jordan Calloway and Jules Latimer.

Thieriot co-created the drama with Joan Rater and Tony Phelan. They executive produce with Tia Napolitano, David Grae, James Strong, Jerry Bruckheimer, Jonathan Littman and KristieAnne Reed. CBS Studios and Jerry Bruckheimer Television produce.

So Help Me Todd stars Marcia Gay Harden, Skylar Astin, Madeline Wise, Tristen J. Winger, Inga Schlingmann and Rosa Evangelina Arredondo.

Scott Prendergast created the drama. He executive produces with Elizabeth J.B. Klaviter, Amy York Rubin, Michael Spiller, Phil McGraw, Jay McGraw and Julia Eisenman. CBS Studios and Stage 29 Productions produce.