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 loved Atlantis it was a great show. It’s a shame that BBC cancelled it when it was just getting good. If only they could finish Jason’s story and have him destroy the Golden Fleece.
This is one of the few shows my husband and I have enjoyed watching during the summer months in the United States. it was original as it took the know stories of Greek mythology and used them as frame works for new story lines. I am sorry to see it end. They left us hanging at the end of season two. It would have been nice since they new the show was to be cancelled if they could have tied up the story lines. It is disappointing to say the least to fans of the show. They should come back… Read more »
We love Atlantis in our household, and we’re so upset it’s canceled! I wish they’d bring it back, or another station or Netflix will pick it up! We love the comic foils, especially Hercules! Bring Atlantis back says the fans!!!
It could have gone another season. It should have, it was a good program. Greek mythology could have taken it for a long run
Will miss the show
Please come back with the show, the end was like a new season will start, It is a great show and I’m looking for it. Not fair to finish the season like that.
BRING BACK ATLANTIS!!!!!
People have started petition to renew other programs. I do not know how to start one.
One needs to be started. Do you know how
So pissed off. Not only were there not enough episodes in a season for myself but to cancel a show like that is just horrible. Lots of shows bowadays end horribly and open ended without renew. Its no wonder people dont like investing time in shows these days because so many get canceled without a proper ending. The rating system is so out dated these days which directly effect our viecontent. I wish these channels would take a more modern appeoach to ratings like the netflix standard. Do these channels not understand by not being respectful to your audience that… Read more »
Please reconsider renewing Atlantis ! The show was always fresh, with a new take on the old Greek myths ! My husband and I looked forward to each new episode, and then to have it cancelled, while there are so many things left hanging……..NOT FAIR ! Please, please bring it back……Sincerely, Sharon Dean
Zeus himself threw thunderbolts from the heavens in absolute disgust. Terrible acting, terrible effects just straight up rubbish.Maybe the Greek Government should sue creators like these for raping the Greek heritage like this!!!
I just finished the series. I had watched both seasons and really enjoyed. BBC now has a reputation of canceling great shows just to make room for new shows. BBC doesn’t even know if those new shows will make it. New casts should be aware that BBC tends to cancel shows after two seasons. Bring Atlantis back!!! Is anyone there listening to viewers?
My wife watches the show. If the show has to be cancelled, they should have written a conclusion.
I really liked Atlantis. The show took an interesting slant on the the Greek legend of Jason and the Argonauts and the story of Medea of course. Very sorry it won’t be renewed, but I look forward to seeing the rest of season 2, hopefully in the near future.
Good show, shame it was cancelled. It not as if there is a lot going on TV on Sarurdzy nights. Terrible series finale, no closure, left your fans hanging.
BBC should had made the last two episodes a full one hour espisode 12 then make episode 13 having Jason go get the Golden Fleece, destroy it and somehow get lost out at sea and eventually make his way back to Atlantis but however both Hercules and Pythagorus could somehow be thrown off of the Argo along with Jason to eventually find there way back to Atlantis to meet up with Jason.
OMG!!!
Who ends a show with a ending
that could have started with a
third SEASON! Just maybe someone
will pick this show up with a ending
like that.
The scifi channel did after the fourth season of Farscape after saying we were getting a 5th season. On the good side we eventually did get a miniseries the peacekeeper wars.
One of the better shows there’s been and now – cancelled, in its prime! We have looked forward each week to the next episode and when taken off for end of season time, it was always a disappointment. At least before, we could look forward to the next season, but now no more! l think that BBC American should absolutely rethink this decision and BRING ATLANTIS BACK!!!!!