Popular Sky series axed after three seasons despite rave reviews – leaving fans gutted
A POPULAR Sky TV series has been given the boot in a gutting blow to fans.
The historical drama series Britannia will not be renewed beyond the third season - leaving fans on a cliffhanger ending.
Despite building a loyal fanbase it seems as though that wasn't enough to keep the show going.
The show featured The Walking Dead star David Morrissey in the leading role as General Aulus.
His character was a power obsessed military leader who was at the heart of the Roman invasion of Britannia.
The series first aired in January 2018 on Sky Atlantic before later airing on Amazon Prime in the US.
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Britannia last aired in October 2021 with fans desperate to see how the cliffhanger ending would play out however it now appears it will simply be left to their imagination after being dropped by Sky.
Sky had no comment when approached by Deadline who were the first to report the cancellation.
The programme also featured a variety of acting heavyweights such as Zoe Wanamaker, Mackenzie Crook and Kelly Reilly.
At the time of its launch, it was hailed as the British Game Of Thrones – an epic tale of the birth of our nation involving warring Celtic tribes, mystic Druids and invading Roman legions.
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When the show first premiered, one fan called it "Game of Thrones on acid" and another was amazed by the grisly torture scenes.
A fellow fan wrote of the opening episode: "Did anyone else get serious #GameOfThrones vibes when they were torturing that Roman prisoner in #Britannia?"
Another added: "Awesome, best British production I've ever seen, Game of Thrones on acid."
The show tells the story of the Roman Imperial Army of 43AD, and their determination to take over the Celtic heart of Britannia.
However, the land in question is ruled by warrior women and druids who threaten to conjure forces of the underworld in a bid to save their precious country.
It aired a total of 27 episodes over its run.
