Nicola Walker dealt huge blow as fan-favourite role is axed despite major cliffhanger: ‘Let them finish properly!’

Nicola Walker fans will be disappointed to learn a drama which left viewers on a cliffhanger isn’t likely to return.

Annika, which debuted in 2023 on U&Alibi and went on to air on BBC One and iPlayer, left fans in suspense with its series two conclusion.

Unforgotten star Walker starred as titular character Annika, with the series based on the BBC Radio 4 audio drama.

The series saw Walker often breaking the fourth wall and speaking directly to the audience.

**ARE YOU READING THIS ON OUR APP? DOWNLOAD NOW FOR THE BEST GB NEWS EXPERIENCE**

An IMDB synopsis for the show reads: “Witty, enigmatic DI Annika Strandhed heads up the Marine Homicide Unit, tasked with solving murders in and around the Scottish waters.”

it also starred Jamie Sives and Katie Leung. The series two ending being left open will likely leave viewers frustrated as the series wrapped up with a huge twist.

The final scenes saw Annika investigating the murder of former detective, Jacqueline Drummond, who died of smoke inhalation after someone set fire to her barge.

As the team delved into the case, they finally got a strong lead as to who the killer could be – Annika’s own father.

Her father, Magnus, had been staying with Annika for a while, and it seemed he’d been in town trying to ensure his involvement in Jacqueline’s brother’s death, which was considered to be a diving accident, never came to light.

In the final scene, Annika, upon realising the shocking truth, turned to the camera and pleaded: “Help me” before the credits rolled.

Unfortunately, fans may never learn the outcome of the plot, with new episodes unlikely.

Responding to the recent update, fans expressed their annoyance at not getting an ending to the series.

Writing on X, one penned: “Unfinished stories and two series then cancellations seems to be getting too frequent now in drama on all channels. As I keep saying, it begs the question, why should viewers invest their time?”

A second wrote: “Loved #annika,” along with a crying face emoji.

Someone else added: “I tend to think they’d get better results if they made fewer shows and let them finish properly.

“I’ve pretty much given up on starting new shows on paid subscription services as it’s not worth the time & money.”

“So just finished episode 6, surely that can’t be it, why finish it there #annika,” another complained.

Others who have recently discovered the series after the latest episodes landed on BBC iPlayer shared their thoughts about Annika breaking the fourth wall.

LATEST DEVELOPMENTS

Brandon Blackstock dead: Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband dies at 48 following singer’s emotional postHarriet Cowan echoes Jeremy Clarkson as she hits out at Labour government amid tax raidBBC MasterChef winner ‘gobsmacked’ over John Torode axe and admits ‘felt awful for him’

“FFS #Annika stops talking to the camera it is so annoying,” one shared, with one more posting: “Love #nicolawalker but why does she talk to the camera in #Annika soooo annoying, no need.” (sic)