There won’t be a third season of The Hour, the BBC Two TV series. The show aired on BBC America here in the States.
Created by Abi Morgan, The Hour is set in the late 1950’s and revolves around a BBC current affairs news show. The dramatic series stars Ben Whishaw, Dominic West, Romola Garai, Anton Lesser, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Joshua McGuire, Lisa Greenwood, Anna Chancellor, Kelly-Jayne Adams. Burn Gorman, Juliet Stevenson, Tim Pigott-Smith, Andrew Scott and Oona Chaplin.
While The Hour was a success in its first season, viewership dropped significantly in season two. There are just 12 episodes total and the finale aired on BBC America on January 2nd.
A representative for BBC Two said, “We loved the show but have to make hard choices to bring new shows through.”
What do you think? Did you like The Hour? Are you sorry to hear that there won’t be a third season?
Brilliant show, so sad to hear no season 3
Great series. Need more quality shows like this!!!
The hour was one of the best and strongest drama series I have ever seen. I just couldn’t wait for the next episode. I am flabbergasted that there will be no series 3.
SHAME ON YOU!!!!!!!!
Brilliant series. WAITING FOR THIRD SERIES.
It was one of the best shows I’ve ever watched.!!!Kept my interest the whole time I watched it and couldn’t wait to see the next ..I was do disappointed to hear it was cancelled. It should be brought back, with all the same cast!! A great show, with wonderful acting. So much better than other shows that shows out there. It should be brought back.
The Hour was and still is one of the all time gteat hits of British TV Series production. Brilliantly written Cast Acted And Directed and Produced. It is a trajedy it was Cancelled and never followed through. This show was too much to understand for USA audiences with its many nuances based on suttle intriguing British culture. The Hour should be resurected with the original cast writers and Directot. It wluld be a global hit in todays world. IT WAS AHEAD OF ITS TIME IN 2011 The decision to can the hour was a massive mistake b y the producers… Read more »
I thought the second season of The Hour demonstrated much less stiffness and redundant histrionics with more ensemble cohesion than the first season. So, I really liked and appreciated the second season and would love to see it come back. It is very relevant to watch how stories are created.
Thought it was excellent, great casting, brilliant script, why no season 3. Sad disappointing.