History channel orders second season of 'Six'

Feb. 24 (UPI) -- History says it has ordered a 10-episode, second season of Six, the military drama created by the father/son duo William and David Broyles.

Jana Bennett, the network's president and general manager, announced the renewal Thursday. Production is to resume this summer. 

"Six is a captivating drama series that embraces our recent history, while being immensely relevant in the climate of today's culture," Bennett said in a statement. "It has struck a genuine chord with our audience and we're proud to continue to tell the courageous stories, both on and off the battlefield, of the complex lives of this elite military group."

The eight-episode, first season wraps up March 8. It stars Walton Goggins, Kyle Schmid and Juan Pablo Raba.