ITV axes Monroe

ITV1’s medical drama Monroe has reportedly been axed by the broadcaster.

Monroe stars James Nesbitt as maverick neurosurgeon Dr. Gabriel Monroe and was created by Blackpool and Occupation writer Peter Bowker. Sarah Parish and Tom Riley also appear in the series alongside the Irish actor.
The drama debuted in March 2011 to a strong audience of 6.8 millon viewers but figures have recently fallen as low as 3.5 million for the show’s second series.
According to Broadcast the series will not return for a third outing next year.
Nesbitt previously stated that the show appeals to viewers because it aims to tell “human stories”.