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?
Really liked this show.Its getting to the point that I don’t even want to start watching any new series or television for that matter . They cancel good shows then leave on mindless reality shows.They need to do a little more research, a lot of people don’t like so called reality shows or shows like the voice , dance shows ect !!!!!! If I want reality I’ll watch my neighbors , if I want singing and dancing I’ll go to a concert or dance club.
The BBC always cancel good programs eg Atlantis,for there P/C type programs like the voice which will sink when the chairs stop turning
I am absolutely devastated that Atlantis has been cancelled cmon BBC , Ive been waiting and waiting for it to come back on air!how can you be so cruel to leave it hanging in the air like this!!!
Perhaps if BBC One is not able to air this show anymore they can sell or transfer the show to another channel? Never have been able to understand why stations choose to cancel successful shows. Although if X Factor losing ratings to this show has anything to do with the decision, it makes more sense. There is a lot of corporate money in that show. Just change the air time BBC One. Easy fix.
the bbc keep doing this with these dramas.you just get into them and bang there gone.like merlin going great then gone.why do this,there good saturday night viewing,instead of normal repeats
Fantastic show. Looked forward all week to next episode. Must have had high ratings when you consider some of the rubbish foisted on us as weekend entertainment. Surely it can’t be the cost? Devastated!
Originally I found the 1st season hard to get into,the clesays and plot seemed boring or hollow,and a drunkin Hercules come on?,and then after 1/2 of the 1st season something changed,the charecters began to grow,Herculeas showed caring in a few episodes and brotherhood,his goal became one of courage ,and just cause,from that point I started watching a drama unfold that took a life of its own,even among the multitude of past shows with similar themes,I looked forward to the comradary of the charecters.,and am deeply sadened to find that just as the show takes on a Nobel quest like air,it’s… Read more »
ok it was starting to get just a little girly but damb it could of been fixed. see what writers and producers dont remember is that geeks and nerds are mainly male and we like action and adventure with a little bit of that lovey dovey crap. then you have the critics which are mainly gay males that just like drama, but the bottom line is money to the bigshots which means comercial time. thats where the money is! so stop listening to the critics put the show on a saturday morning time slot add more violence and mythology. they… Read more »
Atlantis is brilliantly capturing the Greek mythology, as it incorporates several of the beloved tales that history has depicted. The writers are exceptional at collaborating there own twist, with how each story correlates to the next theme, plot, with a fascinating purpose, that is intriguing to its audiences. Show business needs more beautifully structured shows at this lever of interest and entertainment to the world of fantasy. It also has wonderful morals and values that each show builds to. It fits all ages, either gender will love the show and children can even enjoy its cleverness. Atlantis provides pure enjoyment… Read more »
Damn!
I love this show. It’s just a great, lighthearted romp. This is terrible news. I wish there were some way to save the show but the fat cats have spoken.
Damn!
please don’t cancel this show, I’m from sri lanka and we all love to watch this show
PLEASE DO NOT CANCEL ATLANTIS TV SHOW !!!!!!!!!
I love this show, please don’t cancel it. I’ve told a few of my friends about the show so they can start watching it. It is a nice fun fantasy to watch.
Please don’t cancel this show. Why do men always need to cancel good shows, sometimes just to replace them with horrible new shows that no one want to watch.
pls dnt cancel the atlantist, it will be more interesting to have season 3
Dont cancel this show just discovered this show on demand and can’t stop watching it. At least give us a finale