Line of Duty producers’ new thriller cancelled after 1 season on Channel 4

Line of Duty producers’ new thriller cancelled after 1 season on Channel 4

As a seasoned movie buff with over three decades of viewing under my belt, I must say that I was quite intrigued by The Gathering, a series that managed to captivate me with its gritty realism and compelling storyline. It’s always disheartening when a show, particularly one with such potential, gets cancelled prematurely.


Channel 4 has cancelled The Gathering after just one season, it has been confirmed.

This year, a gripping, intense drama series unfolded the story of a violent attack on a teenager at a dance party, causing many possible suspects to come under scrutiny for the crime.

In the dramatic series that portrays the intense realm of professional sports, Eva Morgan took on the character of Kelly, who experiences an attack. Meanwhile, Warren Brown, known for his role in Trigger Point, played her father, Paul.

As a cinephile, I had the pleasure of watching “The Gathering,” which boasted an impressive ensemble cast. Among them was Vinette Robinson, fresh from her role in “Boiling Point,” along with Sadie Soverall, who graced our screens in “Saltburn.” Richard Coyle, a familiar face from “Then You Run,” also joined the crew, as did Sonny Walker, known for his work on “The Responder.” Newcomer Luca Kamleh-Chapman rounded off this talented group, making his debut in our movie.

As a devoted fan, I must confess that while the series garnered largely favorable feedback from critics, it seemed to stumble in terms of live television ratings. To put it simply, the number of viewers tuning in dropped significantly during the second episode, with Broadcast reporting a decline to approximately 590,000 spectators.

According to executive producer Simon Heath, who spoke to The Sun through Deadline, “The Gathering” seemed to have done exceptionally well on Channel 4’s free streaming platform, which is simply known as Channel 4.

However, it was mentioned that “new management has taken over with different objectives,” resulting in the choice to end the series following its debut season.

He commented: “Helen [Walsh]’s script struck me as simply remarkable. The universe she crafted and the characters within it, each with unique interactions, felt incredibly genuine and tangible. It truly captivated me.

Occasionally, it can be grim and intense, with moments that tug at your emotions like a wild ride. Yet, despite the turmoil, I believe there’s a good deal of laughter to be found. I find Kelly particularly amusing, and young Tate, portrayed by Max Johnson, is quite entertaining too.

The Gathering is available to stream on Channel 4.

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2024-10-28 15:33