It appears that plans for season three of BBC’s Atlantis have sunk. The TV show, which airs on BBC America here in the States, has been cancelled after two seasons.
On Atlantis, a young man named Jason (Jack Donnelly) goes in search of his long-missing father and ends up on the shores of ancient Atlantis. He’s befriended by a pair of unlucky locals — former prize fighter Hercules (Mark Addy) and intellectual Pythagoras (Robert Emms) — as well as a revered Oracle (Juliet Stevenson). Others in the cast include Sarah Parish, Aiysha Hart, and Jemima Rooper.
BBC announced the show’s cancellation this way: “The final seven episodes of Atlantis will transmit on BBC One in spring. We would like to thank Urban Myth Films and all the cast and crew but the series will not be re-commissioned. We are very proud of both series but to keep increasing the range of BBC One drama we have to make difficult decisions to bring new shows through.”
Six of the 13 episodes of season two have aired so far in the US. No word on when they’ll be released here.
What do you think? Do you like the Atlantis TV show? Do you think that it should have been cancelled or renewed for a third season?
I was utterly dismayed to find out that Atlantis was not going to be coming back for a third season.I do wish they would reconsider I thoroughly enjoyed each episode and am on pins and needles for the rest of season two!
I like the show very much. I give season two a score of 8.5 so far…
One can only surmise it was ratings or series expense that did it in. My family loved the show, season2 was really turning the show in a fascinating direction, and the young actors put their hearts into everything and worked do hard to make the show successful. I especially feel bad for them, for us the viewers and for the directors and crew. We’ll have to watch for Donnelly, Hart, and Emms in other projects. Soon I hope!
Do the final 7 episodes provide a wrap-up of the plot line? If not, why bother?
People. Shows get cancelled if not enough people watch. Shows get cancelled if it gets too expense or due to characters not renewing contracts and a myriad of other reasons. Let’s get real. While you may be disappointed, it is not the end of the world, nor a crisis. There are too many other important things in life than TV shows and movies. Family, friends, health, job… I myself have never seen this show, nor did I ever plan to. Perhaps that was the case here, too many other people not watching as well in the US, UK and whereever… Read more »
You’re right that family, friends and other aspects of life are much more impt than a TV show. But TV shows can make our lives more interesting and fun by entertaining us. And my two twenty-something daughters really liked the young handsome actor who played Jason. But I think they can find replacements on other shows (no disrespect Jack Donnelly)! Still I don’t think the show should’ve been cancelled. It was fun and exciting to watch.
Let me get this straight; You came on here to post a negative comment made to appear condescending towards others as if they overreacted) while trying to project virtue in a ”Divine Leader” sense. Even though you have never seen the show, but you somehow came onto this post to do that. That would suggest you heard of the show, but didn’t like it because someone you hated liked it, and that created a bias; To the point where you felt it was justified to look for this sort of article, and do this. Meaning you’ve probably done this to… Read more »
you are right — there are many things more important than TV shows. however, it builds bad blood for them to cancel shows incomplete over and over and over again. i’m so sick of this from every studio and production company, where it’s obvious they only care about the money. if they don’t want to financially commit to 3 years of an idea or show, then they shouldn’t start it at all! it’s not fair to the fans, the actors, the crew, etc. just cuz you had no interest in this show doesn’t matter–many others did.
I am shocked that they have cancelled Atlantis. The new series was amazing. The characters were so well developed . What a shame they didn’t pursue the potential of this lovely series
Please keep this show on air. I loved the story line and it seems to me that there is so much more to produce.
I really enjoyed this series and I am definitely disappointed about it’s cancellation.
I refuse to buy anymore BBC series on DVD!!! Just when I think they are going to commit, they cancel! Well, you’ve definitely gotten on my last nerve and my last dollar!!!
why cancel the series? I love that show, I thought it was suppose to replace Merlin ( which I also loved ) and now there’s talk of cancelling? why am I paying for cable then?
Deyon I totally agree they don’t agree with you they don’t care about the views it’s alll about the alll mighty dollars they make me sick like me won’t 2 vomit
Since u’r taking this of I’m stop watching u’r channel IDOT
Wow yes sharonda. I guess money is king , I my self I will sadly get over . theses shows passing lollol. I don’t know what to say, I see some people , don’t get it , when some people miss a show when its cancelled .they keep saying there are more important things, To worried about..no the shows are. why because. what happens when u get up in the morning. and look on tv most times are very bad **** I don’t want to always hear and see that. .that’s why some times tv and movies are good for… Read more »
WHY was it doing bad man I like the 3 actors the crazy things that happens to them bring Atlantis back, AND copper too I demand that you bring those two shows back dam you . you ruined my my spring summer and maybe my fall too .there goes two great shows again
I am just sick
Why even bother having a series if you intend to kill it after viewers get hooked? Seems networks tend to do that far too often these days. Why even have season 2 if you killed it already. You need to stop having any programing at all if you do this stupid stunt! I’ve stopped watching some networks after they repeatedly killed shows I liked, but kept trash on. You are leading me to do that with you as well. Stop being stupid!
you are right fan friends , these studios just don’t care that , us fans form some kind of bond with some of these characters on the screen. watching a tv series or a good movie , what it does to me it takes me away in a great memories bliss , and when they are gone I get sad that the, journeys with these characters are over , whaaaaaa.
I hope you feel better pal have fun
That’s right. NBC is really bad. I don’t bother with them. They put out a bunch of 1 season feelers. Fox is going that way. But 15 or more years of law and order.. And that’s just svu . Is it so much to ask for a 4 year commitment unless it’s horrible. Which this buy response is clearly not.
man that piss me off again another fun show got canned .What the hell come on guyz that show was so much fun for me . I was waiting for season 3, just tell me WHY WHAT THE **** ????????????
Please renew season 3. I love this show as much as Downton Abbey.