The cast and crew of

have reason to be thankful this Thanksgiving week,

that NBC is giving

a full season order.

among other industry papers, quoted NBC Entertainment chairman Robert Greenblatt, who said, "We are very pleased to be making a full-season commitment for

and that "this series is turning the traditional procedural drama on its head and is attracting a loyal following for us on Friday nights. We love where it's going creatively and we're excited to deliver more episodes to our audience."

The show follows a Portland homicide detective, Nick Burkhardt (David Giuntoli) who learns he's a "Grimm" -- one of a long line of criminal profilers who have the tricky task of keeping an eye on supernatural and mythological creatures living amongst us. Inspired by Grimm's Fairy Tales, the creatures Nick runs across include evildoers thought only to have been imaginary. His partner, Hank Griffin (Russell Hornsby) can't see the true nature of these bad guys, but Nick is helped by a reformed big bad wolf, Monroe (Silas Weir Mitchell) who channels his aggressive, wolfy urges into such distractions as Pilates and cello-playing.

"Grimm" has

The series has shown strength among the advertiser-prized 18-49 demographic and improves its ratings

are added.

NBC is also giving "Grimm" a showcase by scheduling an episode on the higher-viewership Thursday night lineup. A new episode of "Grimm" will air at 10 p.m. Dec. 8, and return the following night with an episode in its regular 9 p.m. Friday slot, Dec. 9.

As word of the full-season order spread Monday evening, "Grimm" cast members took to Twitter to thank fans for their support of the show.

Reggie Lee (

on Twitter), who plays Portland police officer Sergeant Wu on the show, wrote: "Congratulations #Grimmsters! You've helped us to a full season pickup!! Big thanks!!!! #GrimmstersAreAwesome"

who plays Juliette Silverton, Nick's fiancee, wrote: "#Portland @NBCGrimm is so grateful to have such a stunning location to shoot in and such hospitable peeps. here's to many seasons of #Grimm!"

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