April 2nd 2024.
If you're a fan of the BBC thriller series Bloodlands, you may have noticed it has quietly disappeared from the schedule. The show, which starred the talented James Nesbitt, has reportedly come to an end after two seasons. Nesbitt, known for his work in popular shows like Cold Feet and The Hobbit, has been a staple in the series since its debut in 2021, playing the lead character DCI Tom Brannick.
The first season of Bloodlands received high praise, scoring an impressive 83% on Rotten Tomatoes. However, it seems that wasn't enough to secure its future, as The Sun reported the show has been cancelled. *SPOILERS AHEAD* In the first season, Brannick is tasked with investigating a kidnapping believed to be the work of the infamous assassin Goliath. As the season progresses, Brannick's true identity is revealed - he is Goliath, and has been responsible for the deaths of two people in the 1990s. The season ends with Brannick taking the lives of those who could have exposed him.
When the show returned for its second season, Brannick faced new challenges, including the widow of one of his victims, played by Victoria Smurfit. Despite the hope for more episodes, actress Charlene McKenna, who plays DS Niamh McGovern, believes the show has reached its natural conclusion.
The series was produced by Breathtaking and Line of Duty's Jed Mercurio and written by actor-turned-writer Chris Brandon. It also featured a talented cast, including Lola Petticrew as Brannick's daughter and Lisa Dwan as her university lecturer.
Fans have expressed disappointment over the cancellation, with some hoping it was just a delayed April Fools joke. Many were looking forward to seeing Brannick finally face consequences for his actions. However, it seems this may not happen, as the show will not be returning for a third season.
Bloodlands is not the only BBC show facing the axe, with other popular series like Motherland and Paddy McGuinness' game shows also coming to an end. According to Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies, the end of the BBC is "undoubtedly on its way."
The Agency has reached out to BBC for comment on the cancellation of Bloodlands. In the meantime, fans can still watch the show on BBC iPlayer.
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