[tv show] Utopia Series 3 Cancelled by Channel 4

[Arthur]

 

Source: The Independent

 

In spite of near universal critical acclaim, a strong cult following and a planned US remake from David Fincher, Utopia has been axed by Channel 4.

 

The sci-fi drama only saw two series, debuting in January 2013 and concluding this summer.

 

Channel 4 said it was sad to see the show go, but needed to make room for new commissions (you couldn't just bump off Deal or No Deal?)

 

"Utopia is truly channel-defining: strikingly original, powered by Dennis Kelly's extraordinary voice and brought to life in all its technicolor glory through Marc Munden's undeniable creative flair and vision, the team at Kudos delivered a series which has achieved fervent cult status over two brilliantly warped and nail-biting series," a C4 spokesperson told Den of Geek.

[sparkeh]

No no no no

Why is it with so much on TV the good stuff is always canned.

[korifugi]

Because it's not the same old 'reality tv' or 'I think I might be moderately talented so I deserve to be famous' generic 5#!te that seems to be prevelant these days...

 

I could go on for hours about how anything actually good and worth watching (although usually sci-fi) gets pulled 'cause it's not 'mainstream' (Space: Above & Beyond? Babylon 5: Crusades?).

 

*shakes fist*

[Theblacksheep]

That show was awesome, I was really looking forward to Series 3.

[LeMarchand]

Only just getting caught up with this! Got to S01E06 - loving it so far. Does S2 end on a cliffhanger?

 

I wonder if the US remake has something to do with this news.

[sparkeh]

Because it's not the same old 'reality tv' or 'I think I might be moderately talented so I deserve to be famous' generic 5#!te that seems to be prevelant these days...

 

I could go on for hours about how anything actually good and worth watching (although usually sci-fi) gets pulled 'cause it's not 'mainstream' (Space: Above & Beyond? Babylon 5: Crusades?).

 

*shakes fist*

I am still distraught that Carnivale was cancelled after two seasons...

[Crumpet]

It's a shame the axed it. I'll look forward to the David Fincher US version instead.

[LeMarchand]

I am still distraught that Carnivale was cancelled after two seasons...

 

It's scant consolation, but haven't HBO admitted that they made a mistake there? (They didn't realise how much money they'd make on DVD).

[sparkeh]

It's scant consolation, but haven't HBO admitted that they made a mistake there? (They didn't realise how much money they'd make on DVD).

Well with Twin Peaks returning...

[SpuffMonkey]

AArrrgghh really bad news - it was so beautifully shot!

[speckytecky]

Best they cancel Gogglebox as well. The 9/11 item last week was touching a nerve for me but last nights episode saw me switch it off altogether. Totally unacceptable.

[LeMarchand]

Finally finished! Really enjoyed the show; shame it got cancelled. I wonder how similar the US version will be?

 

I am a bit worried: I sympathised with The Network's aims (though not their methods).

[sparkeh]

I am a bit worried: I sympathised with The Network's aims (though not their methods).

aiiiiieeee

[LosOjos]

I am a bit worried: I sympathised with The Network's aims (though not their methods).

 

I found that in the first series particularly, it got to be really uneasy watching as you could totally see where they were coming from, but my $deity what a way to handle it! Ad yet, how else could you? Love a program that makes you question yourself.

 

Unfortunately, Channel 4 obviously think we'd rather watch people getting drunk, stuffing their faces and farting while they watch the same drivel the rest of us are forced to watch all week.