ITV in the UK has announced that Law & Order: UK is ending after eight seasons. The final installment aired on June 11th overseas but season eight has yet to air on BBC America.
Created by Dick Wolf, Law & Order: UK began in 2009 and episodes were based on early episodes of the original Law & Order series. The cast includes Bradley Walsh, Ben Bailey Smith, Peter Davison, Georgia Taylor and Dominic Rowan.
“There may well come a time when we re-visit Law & Order: UK,” said ITV’s Director of Drama Commissioning Steve November. “For the moment we’ll be resting the series whilst we continue to refresh our drama slate.”
The cancellation decision coincides with Walsh’s decision to leave his role as Ronnie Brooks. The actor has been with the series since the beginning. He said, “Eight series is a wonderful achievement for everyone involved in the production. This has been one of the hardest decisions I have ever had to make. I hope one day to revisit him, but for now I’d like the opportunity to pursue other drama projects which ITV are developing.”
BBC America has yet to announce if/when they’ll be airing season eight here in the States. The final episode of season seven aired in September 2013.
What do you think? Do you like the UK version of Law & Order? Would you like to see the series return some day?
I think that the quality of British T V is far above American T V. I tend to watch it much more, and generally watch dramas.
Bring back this Excellent series!!
I really enjoyed this series. Acting, plot twists, I do hope it returns. It happens so often we lose these wonderful shows.
I saw the last episode on acorn here in u.s. Now going
through severe withdrawal.
I really liked Law and Order UK I’ve been waiting for literally years to see another series only to find out on the internet just now it was cancelled in 2014, absolutely gutted.
I would love to see more of law and order uk just seeing the reruns love it
Shame it ended and that Mr Walsh chose to do awful quiz programmes….seems ITV have an obsession with quiz programmes
Absolutely, there are over 20 seasons of the US version, why wouldn’t the UK version keep going? I am a British expat – I need my fix!!
I just finished binging the 1st 5 seasons. Although DI Brooks is integral- in a few words- life goes on. Bringing back L&O UK is also a testament to all the actors.
Yes bring the series back!
My husband and I are addicted to Law and Order UK.
The range of story lines keeps it interesting. We think
with a dedicated cast, less changes, it would last another
4 to 5 seasons. The show formula,is a winner.
I’m an American cop who cannot get enough of Law and Order UK. The stores and characters are fantastic! I’ve only seen through season 5 on Amazon Prime. I would like have the complete series on DVD.
First two to three seasons rocked but the regular character changes lost me.
I am addicted to Law & Order UK. Just came back from Puerto Vallarta and could not wait to watch the series.
Loris Allen
I’m a fan too. Never been to Puerto Vallarta though. C’mon Law ‘n Order UK! It balances off SVU dominance. I understand the desire to have that “sexually based offenses” program but honestly I really think the balance of a show offering multiple aspects of crime to be solved is the better option
I totally agree, although I like the actors on that show.
Yes I would love to see Law and order uk Return very true to life and fine acting Bradley Walsh is a great Actor.
Yes please but we want Bradley back too best show on telly
Yes, please. An excellent series and. Bradley Walsh is marvellous.