BBC comedy horror is quietly axed by bosses after 2 series – despite rave reviews & near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score
AN acclaimed BBC comedy horror show has been axed by channel bosses after just two series despite rave reviews.
Teen series Wreck became a success when it debuted on BBC Three but now the show’s creator has confirmed that it has come to an end for good after the Beeb opted not to bring it back for another go-around.
This is despite the show racking up an almost near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score of 94%.
It is understood that the Beeb quietly pulled the plug on Wreck over half a year ago.
Ryan first alluded to the series having come to an end back in September when he referenced that the show had been axed in a buried Tweet on his X profile.
At the time, he confirmed there would be “no final series of Wreck” as he clarified: “The BBC drama team made that decision a few months ago.”
He then reiterated that point this weekend when responding to a fan’s questions on if the show would make a comeback.
Ryan said: “Sorry! The BBC buried it but never say never…”
Reacting in sadness to news of the show’s end, one fan wrote: “That is a pity. Loved the 2 seasons but hoped for a third.
“Will miss these characters and being made to jump out of my seat! Seems like alot of drama cancellations lately.”
As another penned: “There was me thinking the BBC wasn’t as bad as Netflix for cancelling things. Cba with these networks not giving these series the promotion they deserve.”
The comedy-horror show first premiered in 2022 and had a second hotly-anticipated outing last March.
Wreck became a fan favourite show thanks to its unique blend of comedy and horror.
The series, which has an increased focus on LGBTQ+ characters, follows the character of Jamie, played by actor Oscar Kennedy, as he takes a job aboard a cruise ship in order to investigate the mystery surrounding the disappearance of his sister.
In the first series, fans were left on tenterhooks as they watched on as the show took a slew of twists and turns and confirmed that in actual fact, one character, who had been presumed to be dead, was alive.
Former EastEnders star Shaheen Jafargholi and Heartstopper actor and Celebrity Big Brother housemate Bradley Riches were among the guest stars in the second series of the show.
Screen legend Alan Dale, Fair Play star Buck Braithwaite and The Sandman’s Niamh Walsh were also among the cast.
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