After months of keeping fans in the dark, Netflix has announced the renewal of "Longmire" Season 5 via a Facebook post. Although viewership numbers are undisclosed, they must have been good for the streaming giant to green light another season.

Netflix, the streaming provider of 'Longmire' has no official statement yet if they will renew season 5. Other than that, executive producer John Coveny shared that if the show will be renewed, it may run until season 10.

Fans of "Longmire" should expect a long wait before a renewal announcement is made. Some fans are speculating that Netflix is deliberately holding off the announcement knowing it will create more buzz for the show.

Dedicated fans of Longmire start online petition to ensure renewal. Netflix seems not in a hurry with its decision.

Longmire Season 4 finale ended with a cliffhanger and still unresolved issues. There is still no word from Netflix on the show's fate.

‘Longmire’ Season 4 with 10 episodes will premiere on September 10, 2015. Meanwhile, executive producer Greer Shephard reveals that the theme delves on second chances.

Longmire will soon be back on the screen exclusively on Netflix after filming for the 10-episode Season 4 officially ended in early July. The internet streaming service has not confirmed a Season 5 and so the cast went to twitterverse to hint at hopes of coming back.

Ally Walker’s mysterious role in ‘Longmire’ Season 4 is not confirmed yet. Surprising episodes expected.

Author Craig Johnson speaks out about ‘Longmire’ Season 4 renewal on Netflix. Derek Phillips confirms comeback.

‘Longmire’ Season 4 spoilers revealed that Zahn McClarnon back in uniform. And more “organic” episodes are expected.