Lifetime Orders Two More Episodes of ‘Lizzie Borden Chronicles’ #TCA15

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Pasadena, Calif. — Lifetime has ordered up more axing with two additional episodes of The Lizzie Borden Chronicles.

The announcement, which came during the network’s portion of the TCA Winter 2015 Press Tour Friday, brings the installment total to eight, up from its original six-episode order.

Lizzie Borden Chronicles is a fictionalized account of Lizzie Borden, who was acquitted of murdering her father and stepmother with an ax in the late 1800s.

The limited series stars Christina Ricci in the title role and is directed by Stephen Kay. The network has slated the series to premiere in April 2015.

Jessika Walsten
Jessika Walsten

Jessika is an analyst for TVREV and Fabric Media. She previously served in various roles at Broadcasting + Cable, Multichannel News and NextTV, working with the brands since 2013. A graduate of USC Annenberg, Jessika has edited and reported on a variety of subjects in the media and entertainment space, including profiles on industry leaders and breaking news.