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Viewers will have a chance to see more of Portland, as "Grimm" has been renewed for a fourth season by NBC. Above, series stars David Giuntoli, Reggie Lee and Russell Hornsby.

(Scott Green/NBC)

All concerned were expecting that

would be renewed by NBC for a fourth season, and this afternoon, it's official: as multiple industry sources are reporting, NBC has renewed

along with "Chicago Fire," and its spinoff, "Chicago P.D."

It's no surprise that the set-and-filmed-in-Portland "Grimm" is getting another season.

that the future of the show was "not grim.'

"We like what we're building on Friday night with 'Grimm," Jennifer Salke, president of NBC Entertainment, said, citing loyalty of the show's fans as one of its appeals for the network.

As Entertainment Weekly reports, these three shows join already-renewed NBC programs "The Blacklist," "Parks and Recreation," "The Voice" and "Celebrity Apprentice" as shows that will be returning.

The Wrap reports that "Grimm," in its Friday night time slot, "has thrived in what once was considered the night where series go to die. It's currently the No. 1 Friday series across all broadcast networks. Currently in its third season, the series is averaging a 2.5/8 in the ad demo." (Translation: among younger viewers that advertisers will pay the most to reach.)

-- Kristi Turnquist