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?
Well, I power watched all 12 episodes and went looking for a 3rd season. That I am disappointed there will be no 3rd season, is an understatement.
I am so disappointed to hear that The Hour will not have a season 3. This has been a terrific series – I cannot understand why you would not carry it on. I have looked forward to every episode with great expectations. The cast were terrific. The script & plots have been amazing.
Quite upset that this is it. Please think again – it’s a mistake to dump The Hour.
This was the one of the best shows I’ve seen on TV. I am longing for Season Three. Please bring it back!
Wonderful British TV show as so many of them are that we get to see here in the USA. I am an old lady who has memories going back into the news of the 1930’s and I will miss this show very much. I do appreciate seeing the actual newsreels and political speeches come up on screen. Too bad it didn’t make it
What a great show! What a disappoint to hear it is not being renewed. This kept me spellbound. Too bad a quality show like this with superb writing has to disappear!
It’s the best show I have seen this year. Cancelation is a big Mistake. Bring it back please
One of the best I’ve every watched and can’t believe it won’t continue. Sounds like the concensus is to bring it back. We can only hope.
“The Hour” was a cliff-hanger. I was obsessed with watching both season 1 and 2 right to the tense end. I hope Freddie did not die!
My husband and I LOVED this show. The acting, the dialog, the pace, the historical context were all totally absorbing. There HAS to be third season. I can’t believe that BBC 2 are going to leave this hanging.
I loved it! Dialog was brisk and you had o pay attention to the twists in the story. Characters defined. Please a third season!!!!
I have to agree with others I was attracted to the characters and the actors portraying them. I thought for sure there would be a season 3 with the crazy ending to season 2. Time to binge Peaky Blinders.
Thanks for nothing BBC2 for canceling.
I was absolutely absorbed . When I saw the last episode, I ,of course wanted to know if the Lover lived or died.
But sigh, I guess we have the opportunity to create our own ending.
Loved the actors and the characters they developed. Great direction.
I really would love to see a third season! I loved the show❤️
My wife and I loved the show and hate to see it leave.
I love this show!! The actors are absolutely all encompassing!! I am maddened that the show was cancelled, please bring it back!!