Sky comedy series Brassic has concluded after seven seasons, leaving fans puzzled by the absence of three fan-favourite characters in the finale: Erin, Cardi, and Carol.
Michelle Keegan, who plays Erin, was pregnant during production in late 2024 and early 2025. She filmed early scenes but missed the finale, returning after giving birth to daughter Palma for her final appearance. In the penultimate episode, Erin shares a heartfelt phone call with Vinnie, offering a romantic moment. Keegan has not ruled out a future return, saying, 'I love this show and for me it’s felt like home.'
Cardi and Carol, played by Tom Hanson and Bronagh Gallagher, barely feature in the final season. Their absence is explained via a video call early on, stating they are in Ireland working on their marriage. Both actors had other commitments: Hanson was filming Irish series These Sacred Vows, while Gallagher worked on Netflix's How to Get to Heaven from Belfast and toured with her band.
Co-star Ryan Samson, who plays Tommo, said, 'We really missed them. I love the pair of them so much, and it was really sad that they weren’t there.' He added that after seven years, they wanted to pursue other projects.
Other favourites returned for the final season, including Dominic West as Dr Chris. West praised Joe Gilgun, saying, 'Joe is the funniest man I have ever met... Brassic is like an extended version of that, he’s one of the great actors of this country.' He added, 'I’m going to miss it. I can’t quite believe it’s the last series.'
Brassic seasons 1-7 are available to stream now on Sky.
