'Longmire' renewed for a sixth and final season

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Nov. 2 (UPI) -- Netflix announced it has renewed its crime thriller Longmire for a sixth and final season.

Based on the Walt Longmire mystery novels by Craig Johnson, the show stars Robert Taylor, Katee Sackhoff, Lou Diamond Phillips, Cassidy Freeman, Adam Bartley and A. Martinez. It is set in Wyoming.

"We are grateful to Netflix for the opportunity to compose a closing chapter for these beloved characters that inspires lasting memories. Most importantly, we're committed to delivering a dynamic and satisfying conclusion to our fans that rewards their longtime loyalty," executive producers Greer Shephard, Hunt Baldwin and John Coveny said in a joint statement Wednesday.

"We are proud to be the home of the Longmire series, as so many viewers over the last few seasons have watched and been captivated by Walt's journey. There has been no better team to work with on this show than Greer, Hunt and John, and their tremendous cast and crew, and we have every confidence that they will have a satisfying conclusion to this revered series. We are grateful to them and our friends at Warner Bros, who have been tremendous partners," added Cindy Holland, Netflix's vice president of original content.

The last 10 episodes will be available for streaming in 2017.