Gentleman Jack may still have a chance to return to the small screen for a third season. HBO cancelled the series after two seasons, but co-producer BBC is open to continuing the historical drama series. However, the network would likely need to find a new partner.
Starring Suranne Jones, Sophie Rundle, Timothy West, Jodhi May, Katherine Kelly, Derek Riddell, Gemma Jones, Stephanie Cole, Peter Davison, Amelia Bullmore, Vincent Franklin, Shaun Dooley, Rosie Cavaliero, Joe Armstrong, Anthony Flanagan, and George Costigan, the show follows the life of Anne Lister, a lady landowner in the early 1800s. The series is based on Lister’s extensive diaries, written largely in code, which document a lifetime of lesbian relationships.
At the time of the cancellation, a BBC spokesperson said, “We are tremendously proud of Gentleman Jack, a show which has made a huge cultural impact, and we are in discussions with Sally [Wainwright] about what’s next.”
Wainwright, the creator of the drama, said the following about the cancellation of Gentleman Jack, per Radio Times:
“Well, I think we all are [gutted]. It’s been a bit of a surprise really because it’s been doing really well, certainly in this country. We were ready to go again, the BBC certainly [is] up for going again. I think if HBO had been up for it, there’d have been no question. It’s been a very successful show in all areas for them – it’s had fantastic reviews, it’s had a very respectable audience and on top of that it’s had an impact on the community of gay women. We have the most extraordinary fanbase, they organise all sorts of events.
I think [BBC] wouldn’t want to continue with it without it having the same production values. So we would need to find another partner who would stream it globally. You know, I think all those other options are being explored at the minute given that there is a desire to go on with it amongst quite a lot of people – the BBC, Lookout Point, myself, you know.”
What do you think? Would you like to see a third season of Gentleman Jack? What channel or streaming service would be a good fit?
Please please bring us a third season of Gentleman Jack. There is so much more to know and we have been left hanging.
I thank the BBC for wanting to keep it going. I do hope a new partner will sign up and make many people happy.
I’d like to see one more season of Gentleman Jack. I think in one more season, Sally Wainwright could wrap up the history of these two women, and give us all the closure we need. It would, indeed, be a sad season, showing Anne’s death, and what happens to Ann afterwards. BUT! I think we need to see that! And I just know Wainwright could write an ending that would presage, with joy, what has happened 180 years down the pike, regarding the Lister-Walker legacy.
To see this as just a lesbian drama is a big mistake. It is the publication of an amazing diary by an amazing woman. It gives us an huge insight into life in the 1820’s – 1840’s – more so than you would ever get from your traditional history book.
I agree totally with Mandy Yallup.
I was hearbroken when I heard it was not picked up for a third season, but now I am so hopeful that Sally Wainright and Suranne Jones will find an alternative to HBO and make it happen. Amazon, Peacock or Netflix should be proud to back Gentleman Jack with the BBC for all women out there. This show was brilliant: the writing, the directing, and especially the entire cast. I need to know what happens with Anne’s investments and her continued relationship with Anne Walker.
Possibly PBS would pick up Gentleman Jack since they already broadcast quite a few BBC productions. It would be wonderful if the viewers were given the opportunity to at least see a conclusion to the storyline. As it is right now we’ve been left hanging….
Please get Gentleman Jack S3 back. NETFLIX or any other I would even subscribe to a streaming show I don’t normally watch just to get to see it. Please.
Indeed would like to see it continue. HBO is making a great mistake.
Definitely would like the series to continue. I looked forward to every episode. Aside from the lesbian aspect it shows how women have always had to fight to be considered as good as men.
Love gentlemen Jack, please find a partner to continue programming
Great news! I hope it all works out (and is shown in the US, maybe through BBC America?).
Absolutely! I think it is wonderful programming and was really looking forward to another season!