Popular Sky comedy series ‘is axed after two series’

A popular Sky comedy show has been canceled after two series, despite plans for a third already in full swing.

Sky Comedy show Bloods has been scrapped, reports The sunwho claim that producers are ‘gutted’ about the unexpected decision.

The series stars BAFTA nominee Samson Kayo (Our Flag Means Death) and Golden Globe nominee Jane Horrocks (Absolutely Fabulous).

Bloods follows tough loner Maleek (Kayo) and all-too-friendly divorcee Wendy (Horrocks), a pair of paramedics and their colleagues from the ambulance station.

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In the latest series, viewers saw Wendy and Maleek’s friendship explode when she accused him of drinking on the job.

The show’s cast also includes Lucy Punch (Motherland) as station boss Jo and Julian Barratt (Mighty Boosh) as Lawrence.

Adrian Scarborough (Gavin and Stacey) and Aasiya Shah (Raised By Wolves) as Gary and Kareshma, Kevin Garry (Ted Lasso) and Sam Campbell as duo Darrell and Darryl.

Bloods tells the story of two people from very different worlds who come together to save lives, according to co-creator and star Samson.

Samson plays Maleek, a young non-conformist eager to go it alone, who is paired with Wendy (Jane), an all-too-friendly divorcee from Nottingham.

Despite their obvious differences – a source of much of the comedy on the show – their friendship and partnership blossoms as the series progresses.

“Maleek is literally that kind of guy who is a lone ranger,” Samson previously said. He’s one of those people who thinks he can do everything himself.

“He’s actually quite shy under all the bravura. But he’s also very good at his job and he knows the country well, especially since he grew up in that part of London.

‘He’s a sweet character once you settle for him. It helps that Wendy comes in and gives him some home truths.’

Despite Maleek initially writing her off as “old” and nicknamed her “Emmerdale,” Wendy was quite the dark horse in the first drag sequence, clearly enjoying her newfound freedom after leaving her mysterious old life up north behind. had left.

“She decided to make a brave choice and move to another city without knowing anyone,” Jane said at the time.

“She loves the experiences and the adventure of not knowing what’s around the corner and just taking a leap of faith.

“And she’s a bachelor in the bedroom!” Sexually she wants to be a little freer. She surprises Maleek in one of the episodes because he talks about wanting a girlfriend, when she just continues to have one night stands.

‘Sex just happens to her because she’s open to it. She is open to the experience because she is open to life.’