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Summer is here and it holds a few returning genre shows. Here is a look at some of the genre shows that will be hitting the cable airwaves over the next couple of months.

Falling Skies (TNT) – The alien overlords continue their occupation of earth. Tom Mason was taken by the aliens. What happened? Tom’s son Ben was harnessed by the aliens and rescued in season 1. How is he continuing to transition back to normal life? Season 2 should hold some answers as we continue to follow the adventures of the 2nd Mass. It premieres June 17th at 9pm.

The networks have recently decided on what to renew and what to discard for the 2012 Fall TV season. Let’s take a look at some of the genre shows on network television and how they fared.

Ex-cop and ex-con, Travis Chase, is in the Alaskan wilderness when he stumbles on a wrecked 747. Upon investigation, Chase discovers all the passengers have been murdered including the First Lady. In her hand is a note that will send Chase on a wild and fast paced ride.

“The Breach” is the debut novel from Patrick Lee. It is a mixture of 24 and Fringe with a little X-Files sprinkled in. The novel is fast paced and gripping.