NBC Universal and TNT have made a deal to give supernatural series "Grimm" an early off-net run on the cable network, with exclusive cable airings set for early 2015.
The Universal and Hazy Mills Productions series, a new age twist on the classic procedural, has been a hit to NBC's Friday night schedule, bigger on DVR.
"Grimm's" latest season averaged a 2.5 rating with adults 18-49 and 8-2 million viewers once live-plus-seven day ratings were tallies.
"Grimm puts a fresh spin on the traditional crime procedural with an otherworldly premise and compelling storytelling that appeal to young adults," said Turner Broadcasting Senior VP and Head of Program Acquisitions Content Strategy and Licensing Deborah K. Bradley.
"Grimm will be a great addition to TNT's lineup as the network continues to expand its reach with high-qualiy genre programming," Bradley added.
Given TNT's current originals push, the series certainly fits in.
The success of "The Last Ship" and "Falling Skies" has prompted a movement for popcorn fare at the cable network even though with Head of Programming Michael Wright recently departing, and no replacement deck, the creative direction of the network is not exactly set in stone.
The fourth season of Grimm will also get a speedy afterlife on TNT.
The entire run is set to join the first three seasons in their off-net airings in fall 2015.
"We are thrilled that TNT will bring Grimm's clever writing and creative storytelling to its audience," said NBC Universal TV and New Media Distribution Executive VP Bruce Casino, "continuing our strong content relationship with Turner Entertainment Networks."
Grimm Season Four will premiere on October 24 on NBC.
