History Renews Scripted Drama ‘SIX’ for Season Two

History has picked up a sophomore season of the military combat drama series “SIX,” with an order for 10 new episodes. Debuting on January 18 and created by William Broyles (“Cast Away;” “Apollo 13”), “SIX” follows members of Navy SEAL Team Six, modern American warriors, whose covert mission to eliminate a Taliban leader in Afghanistan goes awry when they uncover a U.S. citizen working with terrorists. Inspired by real missions, the series captures the inside world of America’s elite Special Operations unit – what these SEALs do, their personal lives, combat and the life-and-death decisions they make to protect and serve their country.

The ensemble cast includes Walton Goggins, Barry Sloane,. Kyle Schmid, Juan Pable Raba, Edwin Hodge, Dominic Adams, Brianne Davis, Nadine Velazquez and Jaylen Moore.

Season one of “SIX” is averaging 2.9 million total viewers in Live+3 delivery over four weeks. In Live+7 delivery, the January 18 premiere attracted 3 million total viewers, 1.4 million adults 25-54 and 1.2 million adults 18-49.

Season two of “SIX” is slated to begin production this summer.