FX will shortly announce a deal to bring the Emmy-winning show “The Shield” back for a fifth season.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, FX is close to ordering up 13 new episodes for the drama, which is currently airing its fourth season; production won’t wrap on the current season until June 14.
After suffering a ratings slide in its third season, “The Shield” is averaging 3.2 million viewers per week this season, an improvement of roughly 700,000 viewers.
Series star Michael Chiklis has received two Emmy nominations for his performance as cop Vic Mackey, winning in 2002. In 2003, Chiklis won a best actor Golden Globe and the series snagged the Globe for best television series, drama. Glenn Close was added to the cast for its current season.
However, it was reported that Close wouldn’t be returning for another season, having made it clear to producers up front that she would only commit to one year.
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