Medical drama series The Resident seen on FOX renewed for a 4th season and comedy series Last Man Standing seen on M-Net renewed for a 9th season.

by Thinus Ferreira

The American medical drama series The Resident with Matt Czuchry and Emily VanCamp seen on FOX (DStv 125 / StarSat 131) has been renewed for a 4th season while the comedy series Last Man Standing with Tim Allen seen on M-Net (DStv 101) has been renewed for a 9th season.

Because of the Covid-19 coronavirus that shut down Hollywood the third season of The Resident was cut short with 3 episodes and the 8th season of Last Man Standing was cut short by one episode.

Both The Resident and Last Man Standing are produced by 20th Century Fox Television.

"The Resident and Last Man Standing are such important parts of FOX and we're so pleased they will be returning next season," says Michael Thorn, FOX Entertainment president, in a statement.

"We want to thank all of the writers, actors, directors, producers and talented crews for both of these shows, and, of course, our friends and producing partners at 20th Century Fox Television."

RENEWED. Several American TV dramas and comedies seen in South Africa renewed for further seasons.

Several TV shows seen in South Africa was renewed in America for further seasons.

Nashville (M-Net) will see a fourth season and About a Boy (M-Net) will see a second season. Last Man Standing (M-Net) has been renewed for a fourth season.

Parenthood (M-Net) has been renewed for a 6th season; The Mentalist (M-Net / SABC3) has been renewed for a 7th and final season.

Parks and Recreation's (M-Net) upcoming 7th season will be its last. Cougar Town (M-Net / FOX) has been renewed for a 6th and final season.

American Idol (M-Net / SABC2) will see a 14th season.