Nicola Walker's beloved Scotland crime drama Annika has been given a disappointing third season update.
The hit series recently aired its second season on BBC One, two years after its original premiere on U&Alibi, with fans hopeful that a third could be in the pipeline.
However, it looks like viewers shouldn't hold their breath, as broadcaster UKTV has revealed that there aren't any renewal plans at present.
"We are incredibly proud of the success of Annika on U&Alibi, but there are no current plans for a third series," it said in a statement (via Radio Times).
The series focuses on Walker's character DI Annika Strandhed, who heads up the Marine Homicide Unit (MHU) off Scotland and solves murders and mysteries.
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The disappointing news comes after the second season drew huge acclaim, with an 83% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The Herald wrote: "Thank the Lord for Annika, which once again seemed to appear out of nowhere to restore one’s faith in TV drama."
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"Unlike some dramas, which feel like they’ve run their emotional course even before the end of their sophomore season, there’s plenty more to be explored with the Marine Homicide Unit, even if not all of it shakes out properly," Collider added.
Alongside the returns of regulars Jamie Sives (DS Michael McAndrews), Katie Leung (DC Blair Ferguson) and Paul McGann (Jake Strathearn), the sophomore season of Annika features debut of Doctor Who star Varada Sethu as DS Harper Weston.
Annika airs on BBC One and is available to stream on BBC iPlayer, and also airs on U&Alibi.
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