ABC renews Nashville, Once, Castle, & more

The US ABC network has renewed several of its popular series, including newcomers Nashville and The Neighbours which have been given second seasons. Scandal, Open Upon a Time, Revenge and Last Man Standing all received third season renewals, while veteran series' Modern Family, The Middle, Grey’s Anatomy and Castle were also picked up for new seasons.

Burn Notice to end after 7 seasons

The USA network has announced that its flagship drama series Burn Notice will end after the upcoming 13-episode seventh season. The series will cross the 100-episode mark in its last season, which premieres June 6 in the US.

Syfy renews Defiance

The Syfy network has announced that it has renewed sci-fi series Defiance for a second season. Starring Aussie actor Grant Bowler, the series was developed as a convergence of television and online gaming, with the MMO garnering more than 1 million registered accounts since its launch.