ITV has cancelled its DCI Banks TV show after five seasons (series). Radio Times reports the fifth series will be the final outing. The program ends with the two-part finale, “Undertow, which will serve as the DCI Banks TV series finale.
Stephen Tompkins starred in the title role of ITV’s adaption Peter Robinson’s Detective Chief Inspector Alan Banks book series. Andrea Lowe, Caroline Catz, Jack Deam, and Samuel Anderson also starred.
DCI Banks TV Series Cancelled After Five Seasons on ITV
Here is more, from Radio Times:
The broadcaster said that the fifth series, which aired earlier this year, will be its last.
“After five series, ITV has taken the decision not to recommission DCI Banks. We’re grateful to the production team at Left Bank Pictures for creating the world of DCI Banks and the actors Stephen Tompkinson, Andrea Lowe and Caroline Catz for the commitment and dedication they’ve shown to their roles.”
What do you think? Are you DCI Banks fan? Should ITV have cancelled or renewed it for a sixth season?
A big mistake to cancel DCI Banks. I really enjoyed the production. I am hoping someone else will pick the series up. I think it has a long way to go yet.
Truly a bad decision to end DCI Banks. It is wonderfully written and the actors superb. There’s so little I like to watch on TV anymore that I am saddened by the news there is no season six. I really hope that that thought process can be reversed. I’m sure I’m not the only one that feels this way. Please come back and do a season 6, 7 And eight.
A terrible decision to cancel DCI Banks. The writing and directing are so good that it is really confusing as to why it ended. please reconsider! There’s so little worth watching here in America these days!
A dreadful decision to end DCI Banks after series 5. Excellent plots and a very likeable team deserves better.
Why? This is a series where people could learn about the aspects of living which are life’s true tools of success. DCI Banks is the best series on TV. It is a class act, with all such well rounded actors. A bad decision. A major, major shame on the decision-makers.
It was a wonderful series and should have been renewed for additional seasons
DCI Banks should have definitely been renewed for Season 6, 7, 8, etc. Etc. Great show. Great cast. Great acting. Such a shame to lose good programming.
I was so so sad to see the end of it. I binge watched 5 seasons here in America and fell in love with the characters.
We loved the series. Great cast. Interesting episodes.
It had heart that got you involved beyond the typical police procedural.
Saddened to learn no further seasons. Why? Poor ratings?
Renewed for sure!!
Great characters, well developed with interesting story lines. Would love to see the series continued.
Loved DCI Banks Good story line and well acted . Should not have been cancelled Hope is is renewed One the better shows
Would love to see DCI Banks being renewed. I enjoyed watching it.
Absolutely terrific series!
Please renew even after 4 year hiatus. Those of us in USA who have binge watched through COVID-19 Pandemic include this as among the few pleasures of the past year.
Absolutely agree!
I’m an American, and during Covid my wife and I started watching DCI Banks. I have to say it is without a doubt a great series. Better than most American crime series. It’s up there with Bosch. Please continue the series since you do have many American Fans as well.