ITV axes ‘provocative’ hit drama after just two series on air amid string of cancellations
ITV HAS pulled the plug on one of its newest and self-described ‘provocative’ dramas after just two series.
The broadcaster won’t be striking a deal with production company Noho Film and Television to make a third series of Tell Me Everything.
Execs had signed an original two-series deal for the drama, which was based on growing up outside London in the 2020s.
It followed 16-year-old Jonny Murphy – played by Eden H. Davies – as he navigated teenage life with his friends, exploring mental health, heartbreak, addiction and death.
An insider said: “Tell Me Everything was originally commissioned for ITVX as part of a two-series deal.
“It was a great achievement for cast and crew that its popularity resulted in it getting a place in the linear TV schedules on ITV2.
“There was the opportunity to renew the show but a decision was made to shelve the format for now.”
A spokesperson for ITV said: “After two brilliant series of Tell Me Everything, there are no further plans for the show to return at present.”
Tell Me Everything’s second series aired in June last year on ITV2 – with both seasons now available to stream on ITVX.
Mark Quartley, Sophie Albett, Daisy Jacob, Spike Fearn, Ben Jones and Liz White also starred in the series.
Meanwhile, ITV bosses have brought the axe down on McDonald and Dodds after four series.
It starred Tala Gouveia and Jason Watkins who played the detectives based in Bath, where the show was filmed.
At the end of series four, McDonald had seemingly accepted her partner’s marriage proposal – but now fans won’t see what happens next in a brutal cliffhanger.
Crime dramas on ITVX
Crime drama buffs have a wide selection of choices on ITVX - here is a selection of some of the programmes available to binge.
- Professor T: Based on a Belgian TV series of the same name, former Death in Paradise lead Ben Miller plays the title character. Professor Jasper Tempest is a criminologist with OCD who helps the police solve crimes. The cast also includes Emma Naomi, Barney White and Andy Gathergood.
- The Beast Must Die: This series follows a mother’s grief for her son, who was killed in an accident. Nicholas Blake’s novel of the same name has been adapted for the programme. Stars include Cush Jumbo, Jared Harris, Billy Howle and Geraldine James.
- Red Eye: Starring Richard Armitage, Jing Lusi and Lesley Sharp star in this six-part thriller, which mostly takes place during an all-night flight between London and Beijing. With dead bodies piling up and a mystery to unravel, the heroes must work fast to get to the truth.
- The Twelve: This Australian drama originally aired as a miniseries in 2022, with the episodes dropping in the UK in February 2023. Four months later, the show was renewed for a second season. Jurassic Park star Sam Neill stars in the leading role of barrister Brett Colby.
- Manhunt: Martin Clunes stars in this drama based on true murder investigations. Series one focused on the death of Amélie Delagrange, which took place in 2004, while the second depicted the search for serial rapist Delroy Grant.