BBC viewers furious as beloved drama axed despite huge ratings
BBC viewers have taken to social media after learning a huge TV show has been axed after two seasons.
BBC viewers have fumed after learning a major TV show has been axed after two seasons - despite its impressive ratings.
Max bosses recently announced that Tokyo Vice won't be returning for a third series. The crime drama show follows American investigative journalist, Jake Adelstein, who relocates to Tokyo and secures a job at a major Japanese newspaper, becoming their first foreign journalist.
Adelstein is taken under the wing of veteran detective Hiroto Katagiri and dives into the dark world of the yakuza - organised crime syndicates in Japan.
The series is based on the 2009 memoir by Jake Adelstein and features Divergent actor Ansel Elgort and Inception star Ken Watanabe.
READ MORE... BBC probe into Giovanni Pernice's conduct continues despite Strictly exit [LATEST]
Despite the story remaining unfinished on screens, Max bosses confirmed the sad news that it would not be returning. The statement began: "Over the last five years, Max has made sure we got to tell our story. They have supported us through thick and thin.
"Not only did they give us these two seasons, they said yes when we asked to end season one with a series of cliffhangers, and they said yes when we asked for two extra episodes so we could land the plane in the way J.T. had always envisioned."
The statement gave a glimmer of hope for viewers, suggesting the show could be taken over by a new company. They added: "We know there is more story to tell. Of course, we’ll see what the future holds, but we are indeed grateful to have been able to share this story on Max until now."
Kicking off in 2022, Tokyo Vice aired on BBC One in the UK and Max in the US, receiving an impressive 91% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Don't miss...
Man accused of stabbing Jay Blades' uncle to death pleads ‘not guilty’ [LATEST]
BBC Breakfast Carol Kirkwood's four-word reply as she's 'tormented' by co-star [LATEST]
BBC to air special tribute to Michael Mosley as Channel 5 show halted [LATEST]
Viewers were devastated over the news as they took to social media to vent their frustrations. One wrote: "Well s**t. Tokyo Vice was a really outstanding show."
Another penned: "Tokyo Vice cancelled? Why would I still pay for Max?" Reposting the cancellation announcement, a third added: "Very sad news. We highly recommend buying up all of @jakeadelstein's books tho; especially the latest book, #TokyoNoir."
A fourth fumed: "How the f**k is @Max going to cancel TokyoVice? Wtf is your deal? That is flat out just stupid considering all the garbage you keep on there. Gadamn. FINISH THE FU***NG STORY."
Echoing this, another agreed: "Definitely not happy. I have rewatched Tokyo Vice twice and it’s amazing. Loved it so much I got all of Jake’s books. It absolutely deserves a third season."
