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BBC comedy horror is quietly axed by bosses after 2 series – despite rave reviews & near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score
The show's creator confirmed the news on X
AN acclaimed BBC comedy horror has been axed 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 it has come to an end for good after the Beeb opted not to bring it back for another go-around.
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This is despite the show racking up a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score of 94%.
It is understood the BBC quietly pulled the plug on Wreck over six months ago.
Show creator Ryan J Brown first alluded to the series being axed back in September 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."
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He confirmed this again this weekend responding to a fan's questions.
Ryan said: "Sorry! The BBC buried it but never say never…"
Reacting 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."
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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.
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Wreck became a fan favourite thanks to its unique blend of comedy and horror.
The series, which has an increased focus on LGBTQ+ characters, follows the life 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 after a slew of twists and turns confirming one character who had been presumed 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.
Screen legend Alan Dale, Fair Play star Buck Braithwaite and The Sandman's Niamh Walsh were also among the cast.
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