A BBC drama now available to watch on Netflix has fans hooked, a decade after its TV debut. Viewers have even criticised producers for axing the show after only one season, with one even labelling the decision as “stupid”.
Cuffs, a police show created by Julie Geary, follows a group of fictional front-line officers in the Brighton/Sussex area. It stars Ashley Walters, Jaob Ifan, Peter Sullivan, Amanada Abbington, Shaun Dooley, Paul Reay, Eleanor Matsuura and Alex Carter. Despite it being released on BBC One in October 2015, the show has hit the spotlight again as it is currently Netflix‘s top 6 series today.
The Netflix synopsis reads: “Keeping up with the demands of frontline policing alongside the pressures of their personal lives is a constant struggle for these Brighton officers.”
The series has a 7.3-star rating on IMDb, where fans have praised it highly.
One wrote: “I came across this show by accident, having not even heard of it prior to my first encounter, and it took only a short time for it to be one of those ‘not to be missed’ among the dearth of good television that blights us currently.
“The cast is ‘magic’ and works so well together. The interplay between characters is excellent and never overdone. The characters are well developed and believable, and don’t go around blasting all and sundry.”
A second called it a “jewel of a show”, adding that “it is certainly the best show in this genre we have see. Never a dull moment”.
Another said, “A fantastic show!! Casting did a terrific job, the actors are so good, perfect! The story lines are good very real to life, I can imagine that is just what it is like out there on the front lines for the police.
But many weren’t happy that the show got the axe after just eight episodes.
The fan added: “I am so disappointed there is only one series. Why were more not made? Whoever made the stupid decision to end this excellent series should be fired!!”
Another who said it was a “real shame it wasn’t renewed” dubbed the show “one of the best” British crime and police dramas over the past 10 years.
A BBC spokesperson said at the time of the axe: “We are very proud of Cuffs and would like to thank all those involved, but in order to create space for new shows and to keep increasing the range of BBC One drama, the show will not be returning for a second series.”
Fans were so disappointed with the decision that they created a petition to bring it back. The petition on change.org, which is now closed, had a huge 11,917 supporters, reports Daily Mail.
Actress Amanda also took to her X account at the time to share her thoughts over the axe.
She wrote: “End of an era. And we are all gutted. Thanks to a wonderful cast, crew and fans. No series two. Sad day.”
In another tweet, she said: “Thanks for all your support and tweets regarding #cuffs. You’re all so great. Bless ya. We will miss it so much.”
