ITV axe primetime drama starring Martin Clunes after just one series
Out There premiered earlier this year and saw Clunes play the role of a father trying to protect his son after getting involved in a network of drug dealers.
Last week, Clunes spoke about the series' future, sharing: "We were keen on doing a second series but ITV aren't, it seems.
"It didn't quite pull the numbers they wanted, unfortunately."
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According to The Sun, the low viewing figures were a surprise as Out There was produced by production company Buffalo Pictures, which has had past success.
Buffalo Pictures has previously worked on hit shows, Manhunt and Doc Martin, which Clunes starred in.
Confirming that Out There would not return, an ITV spokesperson said: "We are really proud of Out There and would like to thank Martin and the production team for delivering a brilliant series.
'We do always hope to see our series return, and we are sorry we didn't get this drama to connect with a big enough audience to see that happen.'
Out There was a six-part series that explored the problem of drug dealers working in rural areas and crossing county lines.
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On the show, Clunes played Nathan Williams, a man who runs a farm which has been in his family for generations.
Alongside Clunes, the series starred Louis Ashbourne Serkis, who is the son of actors Andy Serkis and Lorraine Ashbourne.
The ITV series also starred Mark Lewis Jones, who is best known for appearing in Keeping Faith, The Lighthouse, Gangs of London and The Good Liar.
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