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?
Every time I find a really good show I can escape from reality with, Action humer,good actors and writing, they seem to do this. I dropped cable 4 years ago because of all the crap.
The second season really had me. To hear the cancelation is heart breaking to me. They left you at the cliff hanger of finding out how to finally defeat who they have been trying to beat all the long with a perfect season 3 story plot to do it with. I also Agree with David, by at least making a final episode to end the show. Bring atlantis back!
Why do networks create series that get you interested and then cancel the series when you’re really hooked? I will admit that initially I had wondered about Atlantis, but then it started to get really interesting. And then to end the 2nd season with a cliff hanger? Same thing happened with the Camelot series. Canceled with a cliff hanger after the first season. I love the BBC but why did you do this to us?? Viewers are going to think twice before starting a new series.
I think they either need to produce a season 3 or one final episode or tv movie or something. I hate it when they cancel a show right in the middle of a show. Tip note for the future: If you are going to cancel a show, don’t make the final episode of a season a cliff hanger. Just make the show end already.
Their needs to be a season 3 there is so many things we need to know , does jason ever become ruler of atlantis , who does jason chose? Ariadne or madea? Come on its a great television show. We need it back on air.
I fell in love with this show, I got attached to every character you’ve shown me. I I wish you would have continued with a third season because its just a pure disappointment. Thank you for creating at least two seasons.
Love this show! I know it’s been cancelled by the BBC, it would be great to see it picked up by another broadcaster. I want to see what happens with the Argo and Jason & Medea!
Gutted to find out no season 3. Really enjoyed Atlantis, good story,great actors wonderful sets.
If the BBC need to cut costs maybe they shouldn’t spend such a ridiculous amount off money paying extortionate wages to the new Top Gear presenters. Just to see it crash and burn.
Can they not sell the show to Amazon?
They know a good thing when they see it. Like Top Gear and Ripper Street.
The show is really good. Very touching and also a good love story, Why start a very interesting and action series and have audience watch and love the show if they are just gonna cancel it. I would love to see Season 3 of Atlantis.
Love this show. You really need to make the season 3. Can’t leave all of us in suspense.
love this show! need to see season 3!
Hell Yeah it need to be a season 3 too bad it too late now TF!!!!
I think they should continue and and least release the other episodes of season 2 here so we can see how it ends. I just started watching it a few weeks ago on Hulu and fell in love with the show. And the characters
Please bring it back, I was really looking forward to season 3, very well done show!!!
I think there should be a 3rd season for atlantis