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?
Honestly, most shows start to go downhill after the 2nd season anyway – let it depart on a high note, I say.
Please bring Paradise Back! We enjoyed this show so much.
Thank you.
I just finished season one and I loved the show as much as Downton Abbey. I was very discouraged to learn I cant see season 2 yet and even moreso to think thae show was cancelled…it is an awesome show
I have just finished watching “The Paradise” on Netflix. I haven’t had TV in my home for 25 years because it is all such propaganda, brainwashing garbage and filth. However, I was so enchanted by this BBC soap opera, that I was just crushed to discover that the show has only one more season that I will probably never see. It is SO TYPICAL that whenever a wholesome, family friendly show appears, that it will always be short lived. The powers that be in media make sure of it. God forbid we should ever watch anything that will not violate… Read more »
The Paradise runs circles around Mister Selfridge – too bad we can’t get access to the BBC website from the US – maybe Netflix will carry the second season.
Arnold, There is a Facebook page “Save The Paradise”, which is a devoted to bringing this great series back to our screens. There is also an online petition which has over 5400 signatures. Please visit this page to & sign the petition. Get your family & friends to sign too!
I would love to see the show continue. Sad to see it may leave. =(
I have just finished watching the first series of The Paradise and am deeply saddened to learn that it was cancelled after the second series. Does anyone know where United States viewers can see the second season? What a shame to have it replaced by Mr. Selfridge. Jeremy Piven is a fine actor but he is no match for Emun Elliott any more than his character, Mr. Selfridge, could outmatch Mr. Moray’s appeal. It seems that as soon as something really good hits the TV schedule, it is mysteriously cancelled. HUGE BUMMER!
I have enjoyed the first season immensely; such a shame to cancel when so many seem to enjoy it. I am eagerly awaiting Season 2 here in the US. Pity.
I want to see season 2!! The Paradise is such a wonderful show. Please bring it back!!!
I just finished watching season1 today and I look forward to watching season2. It is beyond me why the show has been cancelled! There is so much trash on tv that does not have a good story Line but have fowl language and plenty of nudity. Hoping season 3 would start here soon in the US.
It would be a shame to end the excellent drama, The Paradise. I live everything about it and can’t wait for season 2 to air in the US.
I’m SICK that PBS cancelled one of the BEST programs ever seen on PBS! Selfridges is OK… a true story and we all know how it ends, so despite it’s similarity in being a show about a store owner, at least THE PARADISE wasn’t predictable and we all were on the edge of our seats waiting for season three! Then PBS makes the decision to cancel it on all of its fans!?? I’m thoroughly disappointed. BRING BACK THE PARADISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Why would they cancel a show as wonderful as The Paradise. I agree with Ginger, Mr. Selfridge is good but The Paradise is much better. I will definately join the campaign to save The Paradise.
I love the show…please bring it back.
I can not believe this show has been cancelled. I watched and enjoyed the series Mr.Selfridge but it didn’t hold a candle to The Paradise. Why cancel a successful show to make room for What?? Something we may not even care to watch. What’s the old saying (at least here in the US) “a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush”
Hi Ginger, Have you joined the campaign to Save The Paradise? There is a Facebook page “Save the Paradise” as well as a petition to help save this great show! We are trying to get BBC to change their minds & bring us more seasons. Please spread the word & help with this campaign. Thanks!