Banshee is an American drama television series created by Jonathan Tropper and David Schickler, who serve as executive producers along with Alan Ball, Greg Yaitanes and Peter Macdissi. The series is set in a small town in Pennsylvania Amish country and features an enigmatic ex-con posing as a murdered sheriff who imposes his own brand of justice while also cooking up plans that serve his own interests.
The series first aired on Cinemax on January 11, 2013, as part of the stations drive to develop original content. The series was renewed for a 10-episode second season in January 2013, which is set to premiere in 2014.