Is the BBC’s ‘World on Fire’ Getting a Third Season?

Season 2 of World on Fire, the BBC’s gripping World War II period drama, is now available to stream in full on BBC iPlayer in the U.K. and PBS Masterpiece in the U.S. But has it been renewed for season 3?

World on Fire brings the harrowing events of the Second World War to life through various international perspectives. The series depicts the struggles of troops in the North African desert, it explores the devastating effect of the war on Britain, the darkness of Nazi Germany, and the resistance efforts in France. Viewers are also introduced to American journalists, Indian soldiers in the British army, working women, medical personnel, and the spies who risked their lives in the shadows. There’s so much left to explore, however, and a third season would certainly be most welcome.

Has World on Fire been renewed for season 3?

Unfortunately, World on Fire has been canceled by the BBC after two seasons. No clear reason for the cancellation has been provided by the broadcaster. PBS Masterpiece executive producer Susanne Simpson revealed the news at the Television Critics Association press tour on Monday, February 12.

Before the cancellation announcement, series creator Peter Bowker revealed to RadioTimes.com that he already had an outline for season 3. More than that, however, he said that he had plans for six seasons of the show in total. Six seasons would have made sense—the first season of World on Fire took place in 1939, the second in 1940, and World War II officially ended in 1945. Each season could, therefore, have potentially covered roughly one year of the war.

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