Overview
- At Content London, director and co-creator Philip Barantini said “there is no sequel,” while noting the creative team hopes to collaborate on new projects.
- Writer Jack Thorne reiterated that the narrative was designed as a closed story, echoing earlier statements that a second season would not happen.
- The creators credited Netflix’s support and global platform for the show’s international reach, questioning whether a UK broadcaster release would have sold widely given its regional accents and British focus.
- Released in March, the four-episode one-shot drama amassed over 540 million viewing hours to become Netflix’s No. 2 most-watched series and its top U.K. title, and it won Emmys.
- Barantini is developing new work with Netflix, including a TV adaptation of Jade Franks’ Eat the Rich (But Maybe Not Me Mates X) and the feature film Hell Jumper.