DCI Banks Will Not Get Series 6, ITV Confirmed
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Basic information and storyline
DCI Banks is a British criminal drama TV series based on Peter Robinson’s novels. After the success of the pilot in September 2010, the show was picked up for a six-episode first series, which premiered in September 2011 on ITV. DCI Banks series 5 aired August 31, 2016. Executive produced by Andy Harries and Francis Hopkinson and produced by Left Bank Pictures, the show’s current series contains six one-hour episodes that are divided into two-part stories, with every two episodes sharing one storyline.
The thriller stars Stephen Tompkinson as the tenacious and sometimes stubborn DCI Banks. When a team of policemen answer a call reporting a domestic disturbance, they discover a horrific crime scene that will push Banks to his limits. Filmed in Yorkshire, the series also stars Andrea Lowe, Jack Deam, Caroline Catz, Danny Rahim, and Lorraine Burroughs.
Reviews and renewal
DCI Banks scored a win in the drama category in the regional Royal Television Society Yorkshire Programme Awards in 2013 and has been a favorite with ITV viewers for years. The show has a solid rating of 7.5/10 on IMDB and an international fanbase. New cast additions for the current season include Samuel Anderson as Vince, DCI’s new associate, Shaun Dingwall as Chief Superintendent Colin Anderson, Shaun Dooley as repeat offender Steve Richards, and Maimie McCoy (Richard’s spouse, Tamsin). 4.22 million viewers tuned in to see the premiere episode of DCI Banks series 6, so it is now crystal clear that DCI Banks is continuing to enjoy excellent viewer reception. Stay tuned, and we will inform you of any further developments in the series’ fate.
Latest news
UPDATED November 9, 2016: Following a successful five-year run ITV has decided not to recommission its popular criminal drama DCI Banks for the sixth series. The reasons for the cancelation were not revealed, and considering the solidly positive viewer reception and strong viewership ratings, the decision was unexpected. Farewell, DCI Banks, and thank you – it was a solid and all-around excellent show.
ITV bosses CANCEL DCI Banks after just five series: https://t.co/w1W6GHUVRx pic.twitter.com/WoJJKWjCe9
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) November 8, 2016
Episodes
| # | Name | Air Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | To Burn in Every Drop of Blood (1) | Aug 31, 2016 |
| 2 | To Burn in Every Drop of Blood (2) | Sep 7, 2016 |
| 3 | A Little Bit of Heart (1) | Sep 14, 2016 |
| 4 | A Little Bit of Heart (2) | Sep 21, 2016 |
| 5 | Undertow (1) | Sep 28, 2016 |
| 6 | Undertow (2) | Oct 5, 2016 |
| # | Name | Air Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | What Will Survive (1) | Mar 4, 2015 |
| 2 | What Will Survive (2) | Mar 11, 2015 |
| 3 | Buried (1) | Mar 18, 2015 |
| 4 | Buried (2) | Mar 25, 2015 |
| 5 | Ghosts (1) | Apr 1, 2015 |
| 6 | Ghosts (2) | Apr 8, 2015 |
| # | Name | Air Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wednesday's Child (1) | Feb 3, 2014 |
| 2 | Wednesday's Child (2) | Feb 10, 2014 |
| 3 | Piece of My Heart (1) | Feb 17, 2014 |
| 4 | Piece of My Heart (2) | Feb 24, 2014 |
| 5 | Bad Boy (1) | Mar 3, 2014 |
| 6 | Bad Boy (2) | Mar 10, 2014 |
| # | Name | Air Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Strange Affair (1) | Oct 10, 2012 |
| 2 | Strange Affair (2) | Oct 17, 2012 |
| 3 | Dry Bones That Dream (1) | Oct 24, 2012 |
| 4 | Dry Bones That Dream (2) | Oct 31, 2012 |
| 5 | Innocent Graves (1) | Nov 7, 2012 |
| 6 | Innocent Graves (2) | Nov 8, 2012 |
| # | Name | Air Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aftermath (1) | Sep 27, 2010 |
| 2 | Aftermath (2) | Oct 4, 2010 |
| 3 | Playing with Fire (1) | Sep 16, 2011 |
| 4 | Playing with Fire (2) | Sep 23, 2011 |
| 5 | Friend of the Devil (1) | Sep 30, 2011 |
| 6 | Friend of the Devil (2) | Oct 7, 2011 |
| 7 | Cold is the Grave (1) | Oct 14, 2011 |
| 8 | Cold is the Grave (2) | Oct 21, 2011 |
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Comments 12
What the hell are you smoking!
Bring back DCI Banks and keep some great TV going!
Making more room for reality rubbish are we?
I love the series! If possible please bring it back!