The BBC has reportedly quietly dropped the popular series Wreck (Picture: BBC/Euston Films/Peter Marley)
The creator behind the hit BBC Three horror-comedy series Wreck has said there will be no third season.
The coming-of-age show which ran for two seasons follows a young man named Jamie (Oscar Kennedy) who joins a cruise ship in order to investigate the disappearance of his sister and ends up taking on ‘a bloodthirsty business with a killer secret’.
The show, created by Rayn J Brown, promises ‘comedy, conspiracy and a slice of slasher’ and wowed fans when it first came out in 2022.
Over the course of two chaotic seasons and 12 episodes, the show has secured an impressive 95% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes with viewers praising it as ‘an unexpected, underrated delight’ and both ‘hilarious and gruesome’.
‘A delightfully macabre teen series that masterfully blends horror and comedy, echoing the silly wit of “Shaun of the Dead,’ RT user Howie G wrote.
‘The teen series deftly balances its horror elements with sharp wit and clever twists, keeping you both entertained and on your toes,’ Gloria S added.
The show, which has a big LGBTQ+ fanbase, was set on a cruise ship (Picture: BBC/Euston Films)
Despite the rave reviews and the hopes of a new season, it looks like the show has not been given the go-ahead, per the Sun and the show’s creator online.
Ryan first confirmed the news in September when he replied to an enthusiastic fan that there ‘sadly’ be no more.
In a separate exchange, he shared that the BBC drama team ‘made the decision’ to axe the show a few months ago.
The news is all the more disappointing considering it was always meant to conclude with a third and final season, as Ryan added in November.
‘Shame we never got to complete the trilogy, but it’s been amazing to see how much the show has meant to those who managed to find it — despite the odds!’ he said.
Last week, he offered some hope to one X user, saying that although the BBC ‘buried it’ for now, ‘never say never’ to it returning.
The series has a 95% audience score across two seasons (Picture: BBC/Euston Films)
The show was also praised for its LGBTQ+ inclusion such as the arc of beloved trans character Rosie (Miya Ocego)
‘It’s been really nice because it has been my first series so there’s been lots of happy discoveries. My mission statement was always to create a show with powerful queer leads where the story isn’t about their sexual identity.
‘But also, they are empowered by their queerness. Found family, as well, that’s always been important to me. I loved shows like that growing up like Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I found a lot of solace in those misfits.’ Ryan said in an interview with Attitude ahead of the second season.
Metro has reached out to BBC for comment.
Wreck season one and two are available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
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