The Coroner is dead after two series. Amid outcry from brokenhearted fans, the BBC has issued a stock ‘explanation’ for why the detective drama will not be returning for Season 3:
“After two fantastic series, The Coroner won’t be returning as we look for opportunities to bring through new programmes for the BBC1 daytime audience. We’d like to thank the brilliant cast and production team for all of their hard work.”
Replaced by new shows on the BBC, could The Coroner find new life on another broadcaster? For her part, creator Sally Abbott is of the belief that “The Coroner doesn’t feel dead to me.”
“I’m sure every writer feels this but
#TheCoroner doesn’t feel dead to me. There are so many more stories & God how I love our characters.”
A petition has been started to attempt an unlikely Season 3 revival.
Meanwhile, Abbott took a moment to thank the cast, crew and fans:
“I have to give HUGE thanks to our amazing and brilliant cast and crew. And also to our gorgeous fans. You rock” x
“Thank you to all you fans of
#TheCoroner. Your support and love has been overwhelming. Very moved by it. Made such a difference.” Xxx
I have to give HUGE thanks to our amazing and brilliant cast and crew. And also to our gorgeous fans. You rock x #TheCoroner
— Sally Abbott (@SallyAbbott3) March 2, 2017
Thank you to all you fans of #TheCoroner. Your support and love has been overwhelming. Very moved by it. Made such a difference. Xxx
— Sally Abbott (@SallyAbbott3) March 3, 2017
The final episode in the series aired today on BBC One. For now, and perhaps forever, the cancellation graveyard awaits.
Stay tuned for potential updates on the revival efforts of The Coroner Season/Series 3…
Allen Wiener says
Horrid decision! This is an excellent show with a great cast, good scripts, and engaging characters. It mixes some comedy with crime investigation, often with unexpected plot twists.
I hope someone else picks up this series! There is so much trivial garbage on TV that there must be room for something better, like “The Coroner”.
PETER Varga says
Don’t let people down. Release the third seasn of the “The Coromer” Amazing tv show.
Wanda says
This is one of the best shows on Brit Box thru Amazon. The actors are great, the story lines are realistic, and the fact that I watched it all in less than 5 days tells you something about the quality of the show. I would be glad to purchase additional seasons if they existed! Wouldn’t it be wonderful to revive this show…with the same main actors. LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!!!
V Rogers says
Love this show havewatched all episodes a couple times
Cris says
This is one of my all time favorite shows. It’s so good, so much better than what’s out there. I discovered it on prime video and I can’t believe it didn’t get renewed. If only Prime, Netflix or one of the others would pick it up…
J.B.N. says
Excellent series. It should not have been cancelled. My only obsevation is that the series lacked progression. If Matt’s character had been widowed, divorced or single, it would have allowed a rekindling of the early romance,adding an interesting love aspect to the story line
Ric says
This was a fantastic show that I found during the C19 pandemic. I have seen many British tv dramas and this is one was a favorite along with midsommer murders. When you find success, you should stick with it. Please renew!