NBC renews Aquarius for a Second Season

NBC has renewed David Duchovny drama "Aquarius" for a second season.

It was announce today by Jennifer Salke, President of NBC Entertainment, that they have given a second season renewal for the 1960's themed drama "Aquarius" that stars Duchovny as an LAPD cop on the hunt for Charles Manson.

The series has been a critically acclaimed hit and had made TV history in May as it was the first broadcast series to be streamed in its entirely following its debut; with all 12 episodes available online for the four weeks following it's broadcast.

Salke added, "With its riveting drama and innovative release strategy, 'Aquarius' has excited the critics, hooked millions of viewers and energized out summer. It's no secret that the way people watch television is evolving, so we took a unique approach to how we delivered 'Aquarius' and it's driven some record numbers for NBC Digital and helped us reach viewers who might have otherwise overlooked a great summer drama."

"Aquarius" was the most-watched first 24 hours for a summer series premiere ever on NBC.com and the NBC app. A rise in viewership generated by "Aquarius," NBC Digital (that includes both NBC.com, the NBC app and Hulu.com) went on to log to its biggest summer weekend ever.

Social media has also seen a rise in viewership and also asking for a second season of the series.

"Beyond generating some truly impressive views totals, the network's unique release strategy with 'Aquarius' has helped us gain new insights into viewership patterns, bringing behavior and social engagement, significantly expanding our knowledge of how people are watching our shows online" said Robert Hayes, Executive Vice President of NBC Entertainment Digital.

"Aquarius" also stars Grey Damon, Emma Durmont, Gethin Anthony and Clair Holt.

Writer John McNamara ("In Plain Sight") serves as the executive producer along with Marty Adelstein ("Prison Break"), Duchovny ("The X-Files"), and Melanie Greene. The series is produced by Tomorrow Studios, a joint partnership between Marty Adelstein and ITV Studios.

You can catch "Aquarius" Thursday nights at 9/8c on NBC or NBC.com and NBC app.