I’m absolutely shocked to see these two shows renewed so quickly. The vast majority of the new fall season has yet to even premiere, but TNT and HBO are already throwing around renewals for two of their recent premieres.

“Raising the Bar” has been renewed for season two despite a 2.2 million viewer drop between episode one and episode two. I recently commented that this is a show I simply can’t sit through, and I stand by that – but TNT believes in this drama, and is going to give it a chance to find its legs. Later in the season, after they’ve gotten past their initial order, I may give the show another shot.

“True Blood” has also been quickly renewed by HBO. The show is only in its third week this week, but after it saw a rare ratings increased from episode one to episode two, the network is quick to jump on the renewal bandwagon.

This is actually a very good thing whether you like these shows or not. Many series need a while to find their footing and really discover what they’re going to be about. Its a process that takes at least a few episodes (some will even say a few seasons), and that’s not possible without the support of a network, and its great to see TNT and HBO supporting their investments and giving these shows time to grow.