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?
This was SUCH an intelligent, well acted and well written show. I am so disappointed it was cancelled. It was about so much more than the news. It was about ideals and integrity and explored all the complexities of human nature. I am really disappointed it won’t be coming back. What nonsense! I guess we need more Love Island??
Why do the best, most innovative and intelligent shows always get cancelled early and all that’s left is the dross. Bring back The Hour and show some consideration for those who are sick and tired of quiz, travel, cooking and idiotic reality shows.
I loved the hour and wish they would be more seasons
Wow can’t believe the hour cancelled it was catchy true to life for the era it’s set in. I’ve only just found it on Britbox also on Amazon Prime. They could always bring it back in the next decade..
the HOUr was fantastic. Not sure why it was cancelled except it said viewership was down. Mine wasn’t. sad to see it go.
I just finished watching the last episode of The Hour. I loved it. Wish they had done another season. They always cancel the good shows! Bring it back please!
Characters, writing/storylines, and more. I was engaged and cared about the characters and storylines: and you canceled the show. Too bad. You missed the boat on this one.
They cancelled a fantastic show. Goes to show who they are catering to. Not intelligence and artistry.
I thought it was a good series. Different from the detective and murder stories of BBC . More interesting and good sub plots and characters.
So disappointed there was only two seasons! One of the best offerings on Acorn – can’t believe this series lasted only two seasons.
Oh, PULLEASE!!! Please … like EVERYONE who sees this … is pleading for a Season 3! Somebody!!! Please!!!
I just found The Hour on Britbox. What a brilliant series – excellent writing combined with fantastic acting. I cannot believe there was no third series. Please would someone fund a third series – netflix? amazon prime? Somebody out there could do this !
The Hour is absolutely magnificent! How could you not continue to at least a Season 3? I am doing a Masters of Applied Theatre Studies, and I am studying this show for its amazing dramatic impact. The cliff hanger gets me every time I watch. I wait in hope of Season 3, even in lock down – please, please, give me more!
I absolutely love The Hour and binged watched it for the last 3 days. I am so disappointed that it won’t be returning. The acting was superb and the plot intricate and thought provoking. The ending was an absolute cliff hanger.
We cannot believe this show has no season 3,4 and so on. We found it intelligent, the acting superb, and the characters complex and captivating. We thought season 2 as good as the first and I’m devastated not knowing if Freddy survives. Bring it back!