While Mr. Selfridge has supposedly been renewed, BBC1 has pulled the plug on The Paradise. There won’t be a third season for the period drama.
The Paradise revolves around the people who work and shop at the first English department store. Set in 1875, castmembers have included Emun Elliott, Joanna Vanderham, Elaine Cassidy, Sarah Lancashire, Matthew McNulty, Peter Wight, David Hayman, Stephen Wight, Sonya Cassidy, Ruby Bentall, Finn Burridge, and Patrick Malahide.
Of the cancellation, a BBC spokesperson said, “We are incredibly proud to have made two successful series of period drama The Paradise for BBC1. However, in order to make room for new dramas to come through, The Paradise won’t be returning.”
The show airs on PBS here in the US and only the first season has been shown. That ended in November and there’s been no word of airing the second season yet.
What do you think? Have you seen The Paradise? Would you watch season two? Are you sorry it’s been cancelled?
I loved “The Paradise” the characters were unique and like able unlike so many populars shows today. I live in the US but truly drawn to many BBC productions like The Paradise, Last Tango in Halifax, Grand Hotel, The Forsythe Saga, Jane Eyre, Sense & Senisiblity just to list a few BBC series I have enjoyed. However, like another review; we share the disappointment when you connect with the screen writers and characters and then after a short run the show/s are cancelled. We will be forever in suspense will Denise marry Mr. Maran or will they get The Paradise… Read more »
I love both the first and Second season. I am waiting for the 3 rd season to begin. Please don’t cancel it! It’s terrific and I can’t wait to see what happens to Moran and Denise.
I liked the show too. But you could read the book. It is easliy available.
Barbara, did you not “read” the article that we’re all posting our comments? BBC decided to CANCEL the Paradise, after 2nd season! There is NO 3rd season! It’s done, over, & gone! Read the article. They “decidef” to make room for “New” series by eliminating the Paradise! Very dumb. There were SO MANY FANS! You can buy the dvd, but it will only be Season 1 & 2. You can also order the dvd to “watch” from the library, but have to return it, though. Plus, there is a few weeks waiting list for it, but FREE! Remember to read… Read more »
What the name of the book and the author?
Would love to see season 2 of The Paradise. We really enjoyedvseason 1Please , please show it!
They’re NOT going to be showing season #2! They cancelled it! But….. you can get it at the “Library” for free! But…. there is a waiting list! We’re on ours in Seattle, WA. I don’t mind waiting a cpl wks for a “free” version! Everywhere else you have to “pay” to watch it! Check “your” local library online! If you have a library card already, is easy to register.
Please, Please, Please, bring Paradise back. Anything new you put on can’t be as good as this show!!
I love “The Paradise” on BBC! I cannot wait to see the second season! The characters are wonderful and draw you in “hook, line, and sinker”! Please bring back this show! This is a show that Europeans and North Americans can all enjoy, as we do Downton Abbey! I just happened upon it on Netflix and I have been looking all over the web trying to find where I can see the second season. Such a wonderful program! Love it!
Well, it’s very apparent all of us “fans” are NOT happy w/the cancellation of The Paradise, after ONLY “2” seasons, even with a VERY loyal & positive fan base & huge disappointment of no Season 3.
Well, I have a solution to those who can’t get the 2nd season w/o paying for it! My hubby looked at our local library to see if they had it. They DID! It’s very popular so we’re on a waiting list, but not too long & just a week or 2 at most…..for FREE!
Oh… I love Downton Abbey…….I would cry if that one is cancelled.
Why cancel such a great series, that Americans and Europeans like…will the Netflix boost help? Love Paradise…id id Hotel Babylon w/ better sets & acting( =.
A wonderful series, distinct from the Mr. Selfridge series. The character development and the quality of the acting is superb. I so enjoyed the complexities and the growth shown by several characters: Katherine, Jonas, Denise, Clara, Clemence… to name but a few. It was uplifting and very entertaining and sensitive.
I am extremely disappointed in this decision! I was eagerly awaiting it’s return.
It is hard to be left hanging with a story line and not knowing how it ended up.
Very annoying, actually…Sandra
This is a wonderful series!! I watch very little TV but this has me hooked. I cannot understand why a series such as this would not continue.
Why!? I love this show and want to see one more season just to tie up loose ends! Please bring it back for one more season!
This is so sad, please reconsider. I have missed this program very much
So utterly disappointed. This show is smart, well written and extremely entertaining. Please bring it back!
my husband and I both enjoyed itnand would love to see it return for another season
Loved it!! I can’t believe it has been cancelled, I am so disappointed. Great story line and great actors.:(
We really love “the Paradise ” and sadnit was cancelled. my whole family lives it and would watch it forever. I am tired of getting hooked on a series, then ket down when it is cancelled.