Mr Sloane has been cancelled by Sky after just one series.
Despite the apparent success of the period-comedy drama, a change of direction at the broadcaster is cited as the reason for the cancellation.
The team behind Mr. Sloane posted on the show’s official Facebook page:
To all of our wonderful fans: Sadly, we recently received word from Sky that they have chosen not to renew “Mr. Sloane” for a second series. The thinking behind this decision is a bit baffling even to us, since Sky had been very supportive during the first series, and claims the show to have been a success for them by every measure. However, there is a new channel head at Sky who, it seems, has a new agenda for the channel that doesn’t include our pal, Sloaney. What that agenda is, we imagine, will become more evident over the coming year.
As for what may have become of Jeremy Sloane, they mused:
We all had a great time bringing you the first series, and all the love and support received from the viewers (and the critics) was greatly appreciated. As for Jeremy Sloane (with an “e”), we’ll just have to leave him on Mrs. Wyndham’s couch, bringing in the 1970’s, with that silly grin on his face. If you ask us, he seemed pretty happy there, so maybe it’s all for the best. This allows each of you to create your own scenario as to whether he’ll ever see Robin again, or work towards a reconciliation with Janet. Surely, he and Beans will keep in touch, but will amends ever be made with Ross and Reggie? Is Nigel destined to become Sloane’s bestie beastie? That’s for each of you to decide.
For their part, Sky said:
We can confirm that Mr Sloane will not be returning to Sky Atlantic HD. We’re incredibly proud of the series and would like to thank its creator Bob Weide, marvellous cast led by Nick Frost, and Big Talk Productions.
“Sky has made a huge investment in original new content but as part of that, we do still have to make difficult decisions as to which series we should bring back and where we should explore new opportunities instead. In this case, we have decided not to bring back Mr Sloane but would love to work with the team behind it again in the future.”
Elsewhere, Sky has also axed comedy series Trying Again after one series, per Radio Times. The broadcast said:
Trying Again won’t be returning to Sky Living for a second series but we’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved in this critically acclaimed comedy.”
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