Showtime orders more 'Homeland,' 'The Affair'

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 10 (UPI) -- Showtime says it has ordered additional seasons of its hit drama series Homeland and The Affair.

A 10-installment second season of The Affair starring Ruth Wilson and Dominic West and 12-episode fifth season of Homeland starring Claire Danes and Mandy Patinkin will air next year, the cable network announced Monday.

"In its fourth season, Homeland has brilliantly reinvented itself. It continues to capture the attention of a devoted fan base, and has provided an enviable platform for the successful launch of The Affair," Showtime Networks President David Nevins said in a statement. "With thought-provoking, timely and addictive storylines, both series have been embraced, dissected and much debated week after week. We're excited to see more from these compelling shows in 2015."