Nikita: Renewed for Season 3!

Just a couple hours before airing a new episode, word has leaked: The CW has picked up Nikita for a third season!

Craig Silverstein Tweeted the news himself: “Um, don’t know if y’all are interested but Nikita season 3 is ON!!!”

The CW had already announced renewals for Supernatural, 90210 and The Vampire Diaries, with Gossip Girl expected to receive a 13-episode final season order.

Nikita, meanwhile, has two installments remaining on season two. Check out photos now from the Nikita season finale as you celebrate this news!

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