Class writer Patrick Ness has ruled himself out of writing any more Class, even if the show is recommissioned for a second season, something he describes as being “a faint hope”
Writing on Twitter, Ness said it was a decision made with “unbelievable regret,” and praised the experience:
It has been the MOST amazing experience. I loved it, and I am so proud of the show and what we made. My heart just bursts with happy.
— Patrick Ness (@Patrick_Ness) June 4, 2017
And that's just TV and how it goes! Not even the littlest bit bitter. What an amazing experience.
— Patrick Ness (@Patrick_Ness) June 4, 2017
Ness praises both BBC Three and BBC America for their support with the show, while highlighting issues with scheduling which many believe led to lower ratings than would have been expected for a show that received praise from the press and fans alike
I remain baffled by the sched decisions of BBC1, which were odd for a critically-acclaimed show. But again, I'm so grateful for the chance!
— Patrick Ness (@Patrick_Ness) June 4, 2017
Patrick also praises the fans and their support during his time with the show
So thank you all SO MUCH for the love and support for Class, all the tweets and love for the cast, all the videos! Amazing.
— Patrick Ness (@Patrick_Ness) June 4, 2017
I'm super-super sad and i fought hard to be making it right now, trust me! I'm a feisty little mofo. 🙂
— Patrick Ness (@Patrick_Ness) June 4, 2017
The show had been beset from the outset by poor scheduling and promotion, Episode One which featured Peter Capaldi received 660,000 views on the BBC iPlayer with ratings staying low throughout the show’s run, despite a positive reaction from many sections of the press and being nominated for TV Programme of the Year by the Diversity in Media Awards. None of Class‘ eight episodes made it into the weekly top 50 on-demand shows.
send this show to Geneva to be peacefully euthanised.
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I like class it’s Amazing it’s Just like Doctor Who series I’ve watched class it’s good and I like it
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It’s nothing like Doctor Who
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Thank God it was horrible
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One up. One down. End of an inning.
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Incorrect.
He’s leaving. He stated that there may be a second series, but he will have no involvement whatsoever.
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Poor scheduling my arse. It was terrible tv and embarassment to the Whology
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It was boring
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This. Quill was the only redeeming thing about the series.
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Hate to say it but it’s best for this show to retire. I like spin offs but this one didn’t work
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It’s hard too many twists and turns….
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Jose
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Sorry for those who love it, as we all have our own tastes, but for me i watched 10 minutes and changed the channel
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