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 would watch the second season. I am disappointed it has been cancelled. Awesome cast!
You can read the book by Emile Zola The Ladies Paradise on which this series was based. He was such a great writer of characters… like or own Charles Dickens and that is why the series was so loved. Emile Zola was a genius and lived among those he wrote about in order to get deep down into their thoughts and ways. There are many other books too equally enthralling.
Very sorry that there will be no third season. Just watched both seasons on Netflix – would watch the third as well for sure
I feel the same. I love Downtown Abbey, Mr. Selfridge and also The Paradise. I am sadded to hear there will be no return of the Paradise. Please do reconsider and show us what has become of Denise career and her relationship with Moray.
So sad to hear that the Paradise has been canceled! I haven’t been able to get into any of the new series, so I’m left waiting for Downton and Mr. Selfridege. Please, please reconsider!
I can’t believe so,thing so well done with such a strong cast has no future. I have two episodes left to watchband I just can’t…I don’t want to let it go. What are you thinking? management/monetary problems…?
I really wish you could have resolved the issue beachse I greatly appreciated it.
Extremely disappointed that you cancelled ‘Paradise’.Please,please reconsider. It is such a good series.
Please reconsider and bring back one of the best shows on PBS. There has been much weeping and wailing and gnashing of teeth in our home. My wife would be so much happier and nicer to be around if she knew that “The Paradise” would be back on the air with season 3. Please help our marriage! Bring back the darn show!
So disappoint to hear that the paradise won’t be doing series 3!! Always watched it I loved the show it was fantastic and the cast did a great job and made you feel like you were in that era !! Will miss the paradise I hope they bring it back soon!!!!
I am SO disappointed that they cancelled The Paradise! I enjoyed the first two seasons very much and was really looking forward to season 3!
I am so SAD! This was my absolute favorite of all the PBS shows!!!! Better than Mr. Selfridge, Downton Abbey, or any others!!!! PLEASE PLEASE bring it back!!!!!
I hat that Paradise is canceled. My husband and I enjoyed that show. I cannot get into the new ones like Indian Summer. Please out Paradise back on!
I am VERY disappointed the The Paradise was cancelled. My husband and I both enjoyed every Sunday!!
I am so frustrated and disappointed that The Paradise is cancelled! The plot, scenery, and actors wrre exceptional! Wardrobe was so fantastic it was a character in itself. This is a tremendous let down for my husband and me. He usually doesn’t get into this tyoe of drama and we both fell in love with it! What a shame and trrmendous let down! Tsk! Tsk! PBS!!!!
The Paradise was is classic for anyone British or, for that matter, anyone at all who enjoys period pieces. The story line was incredible , the cast superb, and the costuming and sets fabulous. To me, it was your premiere programming selection. I looked forward to it every Sunday night! PBS is making a HUGE mistake cancelling this show! I have seen some of the new PBS offerings this fall and can’t get into them. The exception are reruns of “Keeping Up Appearances”! We already know that “Downton Abbey” will have its last season (what a travesty!). Next we will… Read more »
Unbelievable! Cannot understand why season three was cancelled. Please reconsider!