Pivot Renews 'Fortitude' For Second Season

Participant Media's television network, Pivot, and Sky Atlantic, today announced a second season of the highly praised drama, Fortitude, ahead of the finale of the first season, tonight at 10 p.m. ET.

Called "engrossing" (Associated Press) and "worth watching for the icy-cool atmospherics alone" (Entertainment Weekly), the first season of the Sky/Pivot original series launched in January on Pivot to critical acclaim, quickly becoming the most popular original series for the network to date.

"From the first episode, audiences responded to the incredibly rich world Simon Donald created, where nature and civilization collide with catastrophic results. We're excited to announce that Fortitude will be back for another season of suspense and chaos," said Kent Rees, general manager, Pivot.

Watch the Trailer for Pivot Drama 'Fortitude'

Fortitude premieres January 29 on Pivot.

Fortitude, Pivot's first original scripted drama will premiere Thursday, January 29 at 10 p.m. ET with a special two-hour television event. The 12-part one-hour series, starring Stanley Tucci, Richard Dormer and Michael Gambon, airs Thursdays at 10 p.m. with encores every Friday at 10 p.m. ET.

The series, set in the melting Arctic, featuring psychological and thriller elements, tells the story of the small idyllic town of Fortitude, whose peaceful existence is shattered after a brutal and shocking murder. Above-average temperatures lead to a record ice melt revealing secrets long since hidden beneath the frozen landscape. Sheriff Dan Anderssen (Richard Dormer) leads the investigation and is forced to work alongside DCI Morton (Stanley Tucci), a detective who has flown into town from the mainland to contribute his forensic expertise. As the search for the killer progresses, their list of suspects – and suspicions of each other– grows.

Watch the trailer below:

'Fortitude' Premieres January 29 on Pivot, Stars Stanley Tucci, Richard Dormer and Michael Gambon

Fortitude premieres January 29 on Pivot.

Fortitude, the Pivot network's first original scripted drama, will premiere Thursday, January 29 at 10 p.m. ET with a special two-hour television event. The 12-part one-hour series, starring Stanley Tucci, Richard Dormer and Michael Gambon, airs Thursdays at 10:00 pm with encores every Friday at 10:00pm ET.

The dark drama series set in the melting Arctic, featuring psychological and thriller elements, tells the story of the small idyllic town of Fortitude, whose peaceful existence is shattered after a brutal and shocking murder. Above-average temperatures lead to a record ice melt revealing secrets long since hidden beneath the frozen landscape. Sheriff Dan Anderssen (Richard Dormer) leads the investigation and is forced to work alongside DCI Morton (Stanley Tucci), a detective who has flown into town from the mainland to contribute his forensic expertise. As the search for the killer progresses, their list of suspects - and suspicions of each other- grows.

Pivot Announces January 2015 Premiere for 'Fortitude,' An Original Drama Series Starring Golden Globe Award Winner Stanley Tucci

Pivot announced today at the summer 2014 TCA press tour, a January 2015 premiere for Fortitude, the network's first original scripted drama. Airing in 12 one-hour episodes, the series tells the story of the small, Arctic town of Fortitude whose peaceful existence is shattered after a brutal and shocking murder. Sheriff Dan Anderssen (Richard Dormer) leads the investigation and is forced to work alongside DCI Morton (Stanley Tucci), a detective who's flown into Fortitude. As the search for the killer progresses, the list of suspects - and suspicions - grows.