As reported last week, the UK drama The Game has been cancelled after one season of six episodes. The TV show aired on BBC Two in the UK and on BBC America here in the States. The Game’s ratings weren’t strong enough to see it renewed for a second season and BBC Two has a limited amount of resources.
Here’s a statement from the broadcaster:
We are incredibly proud of the drama written by Toby Whithouse and grateful to the cast and team who worked so hard on it – however the BBC Two drama budget only allows for a limited number of returning dramas a year which means we have to make hard choices.
In June, series star Tom Hughes said that he had high hopes for a second season, “If it’s resonating with people and they’re interested in the characters, then I know for certain that Toby’s got far more to share.”
What do you think? Do you like The Game TV series? Do you think it should have been renewed for a second season?
Awesome show! I’m very disappointed. I’m hooked and no season 2!
This is so disappointing. The Game is a fantastic show. The characters are so unique and quirky, and wonderfully portrayed. I loved watching this show. Please someone find a way to bring it back!
It is really a shame. The angle of this story was one of the best I had ever seen. Great writing, quality acting, and all done in a time period that made this one of the best in my book. Shame on you BBC. Please continue as a film or mini series.
I don’t understand their logic. They want instant ratings, shows are never allowed to develop an audience. When reality shows succeed and good quality shows are cancelled, says a lot about the viewing public
There should have been at least a second season. I thoroughly enjoyed watching the DVD. I wish you would advertise who supplied the fabulously nice looking neckties the actors wore in the movie. I hope additional consideration is given to having a second series of “The Game”.
This show only aired here (South Africa) in November/December, I’m disappointed that they decided to tantalise me with something this amazing after the second season was cancelled.
Is the BBC mad? It wasn’t perfect, but it was head and shoulders above most drama. It’s all set up and ready to start again. Please reconsider.
I’m sorry to sound negative, but I’ve come to the conclusion that dramas like “The Game” are not sufficiently appreciated by most people. All too often I think people simply want the whole story laid out in front of them. “The Game” is too cerebral for most people. I know that might seem arrogant, but in this day of “reality” TV good entertainment is truly in short supply.
This was a great series, and they ended it in such a way as to open the way for a whole new season. Maybe something will be done later.
Not proud enough apparently! This absolutely should have been renewed. Don’t know about BBC2, but this is the best thing BBC-America has aired in the last 2 years. Amazon Prime rescued Ripper Street and then the BeeB woke up, so maybe if the fans make enough noise we can get the same treatment for The Game
What a shame! This was a compelling show. Maybe BBC can find a way to renew it.
More BBC! someone please rescue this fantastic show!
No! I was just on trying to find out when the second season would air. I had no idea it had been cancelled! It was a very good show and I am so disappointed. It was so good at depicting the times (1972) and the Cold War.
Netflix, please come to the rescue and save one of the best shows on tv!!!!
So bummed…this was a great show!
Miss it, and i Iooked it up to see why it had not returned. Love spy dramas and mysteries.