Sundance Renews Rectify for Season 3

Sundance has renewed Rectify for a third season, the network announced Tuesday. 

An episode count has not been announced — the first season consisted of six episodes; the second, 10 — but Season 3 will premiere in 2015.

"Rectify has evolved into a show much loved by critics and fans," Sundance TV President Sarah Barnett said in a statement. "As SundanceTV's first scripted series, it's gratifying to see such distinctive and unusual storytelling embraced with such passion. [Creator] Ray McKinnonis a true television auteur, and we can't wait to see where he takes us next."

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Rectify stars Aden Young as Daniel Holden, a man who is released from prison after serving nearly 20 years on death row. The series chronicles his reintegration into his family and community.

Rectify's Season 2 finale airs Thursday at 9/8c on Sundance. Are you happy the show will be back for a third season?

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