Executive produced by Steven Bochco (NYPD Blue), the first season of Murder In the First followed homicide detectives Terry English (Taye Diggs) and Hildy Mulligan (Kathleen Robertson) as they investigated two seemingly unrelated crimes that had a common link in Silicon Valley. The series differs from the typical TNT crime drama in that it focused an entire season on the link between the two crimes rather than devoting single episodes to investigating smaller incidents.

In addition to Diggs and Robertson, the first season of Murder In the First featured Tom Felton (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire), Steven Weber (Chasing Life), James Cromwell (American Horror Story: Asylum), Richard Schiff (The West Wing), and Nicole Ari Parker (Boogie Nights). There’s no word yet on what crime the second season would spotlight or which members of the supporting cast would carry over into a second season.

The renewal of Murder In the First follows the recent renewals of Falling Skies, The Last Ship, and Major Crimes. Among the TNT series that have yet to have their fates decided are Legends and Dallas.

What type of crime would you like to see Terry and Hildy investigate in season two? Do you think the show should continue its one-crime-a-season format or would you want to see some smaller arcs? Who would you like to see added to Murder In the First for a second season?

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“Murder in the First sets up an engrossing, season-long mystery that’s certain to appeal to TNT fans,” said Michael Wright, president, head of programming for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies (TCM). “We are thrilled to be working with Steven Bochco once again. We look forward to seeing this fascinating mystery unspool in the hands of Steven, Eric Lodal and the incredible cast and crew of Murder in the First.”

In addition to Diggs and Robertson, Murder in the First stars the likes of Tom Felton (Harry Potter), Steven Weber (Wings), and Raphael Sbarge (Once Upon a Time). The series will be one of several new offerings from TNT in the coming year, with Mob City slated to premiere in December and The Last Ship and Legends set to air during the summer.

Reportedly, decisions on the TNT dramas that have yet to learn their fate, including King & Maxwell and Franklin & Bash, will be made in the coming weeks, though with the huge influx of new programming, a renewal for either is questionable at best. There’s been massive turnover at the network in recent months with the cancellations of Southland and Monday Mornings and the feeling that their focus is going to be on launching louder, broader reaching programming, so the lack of buzz during the season for King and Franklin might end up being their respective death knells.

Does Murder in the First sound like something you would watch? How can the premise be extended beyond a season or two of material? Is this the type of crime drama that TNT should be embracing?

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