Has Beowulf been axed? The Sun reports that the Esquire series, which airs on ITV in the U.K., has been cancelled.
Beowulf premiered in the United States on January 23rd.
The fantasy drama is based on the Anglo-Saxon epic poem of the same name. In the series, Kieran Bew stars as the titular warrior, who is tasked with saving the kingdom from invading evils. William Hurt, Joanne Whalley, and Ed Speleers also star.
The Sun reports the series has been terminated due to poor ratings. In the U.K., the first season finale only drew in 1.4 million viewers. At the moment, neither ITV nor Esquire have made an official comment regarding the series’ cancellation.
What do you think? Have you seen Beowulf? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed?
dammit… great show bring us season 2!
No don’t cancel this show!!! I love it
Rrnewed,great depiction of the poem! Lots of fife rent creatures and characters are awesome!
Greats show. Don’t cancel. Give it another try.
Please renew, great series, characters, reminds me of cancellation of star trek, and look what happened there!!!
Do not cancel Beowulf! People might need sometime to figure out what a gem this series is! If there is ONE thing I critize Esquire is they develop AWESOME original series and then because of one or two slow rating they CANCEL too quickly making me NOT wanting to see any more Esquire original series! Truly Beowulf IS a gem that may need another season for others to cetch up!!! Do not make the worst decision and cancel Beowulf I beg of you! Thank you for giving my fiancé and i something to look forward to at the end of… Read more »
I missed the first few episodes and was out when broadcast, but used itv player to catch up. A little slow at first but got more intriguing and i watched sever episodes back to back and was finally waiting for the climax as I thought there were 13 episodes in series 1. The 12th left me on a cliff hanger and 13 never appeared and now no series 2…. Gutted.!!!! I wish I had known in advance so I was not so disappointed.
I agree,
Will someone make Save Beowulf or Bring Back Beowulf on facebook and twitter, please?
The last episode ended on a cliffhanger. Can’t Netflix save Beowulf and keep it going until season five as planned? Season one can’t just end like that! I want to see what happens next.
Max
Another good show being cancelled. Sad time. Always look forward to Saturday night to watch.
There is never anything on, I look forward to Saturday nights
This is the first series in a long time that I not only tuned in to watch every Saturday, I became involved with it’s plot! Though the acting isn’t Emmy-Award-Winning, the characters, as a whole, create a “believable fantasy” that’s truly entertaining. I want to see the aftermath of Herot, Slean’s “marriage”, Beowulf’s new romances, Rheda’s struggles as ruler, & of course Grendel & the trolls! Esquire, please take action by creating Season 2!! If ITV cancelled the series in the UK, due to low ratings, work with this network or buy the series from it. Beowulf could have a… Read more »
There aren’t many shows set in this day & time, which my husband & I both enjoy more then any other kind of show. We would be absolutely beyond disappointed if this show were to be canceled. We love the story lines, love the characters, & especially love the different creatures.
Needs to relate a little more to the poem but should be given a 2nd chance. Needs new direction !
Continue the show great for the whole family. Fabulous actors and recreation of a legend. Don’t quit!!
LOVE IT….and would feel TERRIBLE if it didn’t continue…..