The BBC has cancelled the sitcom The Power of Parker after two series, leaving viewers hanging on a cliffhanger. The show, which starred Game of Thrones actor Conleth Hill as wannabe business guru Martin Parker, will not return for a third series, the broadcaster confirmed.
The decision comes despite the second series ending on two major cliffhangers. The final scene saw detective Ash (Navin Chowdhry) uncover a photograph of Martin escaping an armed robbery, while Martin was preparing for arrest on an attempted murder charge. Meanwhile, a severely wounded Sandy (Steve Pemberton) emerged with video evidence and threatened to inform police unless handed substantial sums.
The Power of Parker, written and created by Car Share's Sian Gibson, also featured Gibson as Martin's mistress Kath and Rosie Cavaliero as his wife Diane. The first series debuted in July 2023, and the second aired in May 2025, set two years later in 1992.
According to reports, the show was axed due to disappointing viewing figures. A source told The Sun: "The ratings just didn't deliver enough bang for buck and it was decided the series would be chopped to make way for new formats."
A BBC spokesperson said: "There are no plans for a third series of The Power of Parker. We'd like to thank Paul Coleman, Sian Gibson and the team at Boffola Pictures for bringing the show to our screens." Both series remain available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
