Syfy has renewed its original drama series 12 Monkeys for a fourth and final season, it was announced today. Moreover, the cable network has revealed that the third season will premiere in May.
The third season of 12 Monkeys based on the 1995 film of the same name will premiere on Friday, May 19 at 9/8c. Additionally, Syfy will air the entire 10-episode season over three consecutive nights - with four episodes airing on May 19, and three episodes airing on Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21.
Season 4 of the drama will be its final season. It will consist of 10 episodes and likely debut in 2018.
The drama stars Aaron Stanford, Amanda Schull, Nick Acevedo, Todd Stashwick, Emily Hampshire and Barbara Sukowa.
Terry Matalas and Travis Fickett developed the drama. They executive produce with David Grossman, Richard Suckle and Charles Roven. Universal Cable Productions and Atlas Entertainment produce.
"12 Monkeys has a dedicated and enthusiastic fan-base thanks to the epic storytelling by Terry Matalas, and the stellar cast and crew," said Jeff Wachtel, President and Chief Content Officer, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment. "We are thrilled to be able to offer fans an opportunity to binge the third season as a reward for their lasting support, and we couldn't be more excited to see where Terry takes us with the final chapter of this fabulous story in the fourth season."
"With its time-twisting themes and edge-of-your-seat storyline, 12 Monkeys is the perfect show to air this way," added Chris McCumber, President of Entertainment Networks, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment. "It's grown into a world well beyond the original film, and after seeing the creative strength of Season 3, we couldn't wait to pick it up for a fourth season."
