NBC Will Try to Jump-Start Aquarius With an Ad-Free Season 2 Premiere

No commercials or promos during June 16 return

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This season, several cable networks have successfully experimented with commercial-free debuts of new series. Now, NBC is hoping to keep the streak going with Aquarius, its '60s detective drama starring David Duchovny, when it returns for a second season in June.

The show's Thursday, June 16 premiere will air without commercial breaks or network promos, NBC announced. There will be a 55-second local news break during the second hour. The episode will have a normal ad load online and on digital platforms following the premiere, and the rest of Season 2 will also have ads.

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