Netflix removing 7 classic TV shows including ‘best British drama in years’-Ruth Lawes-Entertainment – Metro

Several top British dramas are being removed from Netflix (Picture: ITV/Channel 4/BBC)

All good things must come to an end, and that is certainly true of TV shows on Netflix.

The global streaming platform may have added extraordinary content in recent weeks, including the ground-breaking Adolescence, but this month, seven top titles are being removed from its library.

Among those getting booted off Netflix are a British comedy series with a cult following, a Spanish-language show about a real-life boxer who murdered his wife and a beloved anime series.

Viewers are likely to be most disappointed by the culling of sci-fi crime drama Life On Mars, which was so popular it led to the production of an equally successful spin-off.

However, they still do have just over two weeks to watch the TV show that has been called ‘the best British drama I have seen in years’ by Google reviewer Scotland Scotland.

Here are the 7 titles you need to binge-watch before they disappear from Netflix.

Life on Mars

Life on Mars follows Manchester police officer Sam Tyler (John Simm), who is shocked to discover he has travelled back in time from 2006 to 1973 after a near-fatal car accident.

In the 70s, Sam works the same job in the same location, but this time under the command of Detective Chief Inspector Gene Hunt (Philip Glenister).

The BBC series originally ran for two seasons from 2006 until 2007 and later produced spin-off drama, Ashes to Ashes.

Last day to watch: April 19

Hatton Garden

British acting legend Timothy Spall leads the cast of ITV’s drama Hatton Garden, based on the ‘most spectacular’ British crime of the decade.

The show charts the real-life jewellery, gold and cash burglary at the heart of London’s diamond district executed by an elderly gang of career criminals across the Easter Bank Holiday weekend in April 2015.

The TV adaptation aired four years later for one season.

Last day to watch: April 30

The IT Crowd

Starring Chris O’Dowd, Richard Ayoade, Katherine Parkinson and Matt Berry, The It Crowd revolved around the IT department of the fictional Reynholm Industries in London.

Considered a staple of British comedy programming, the sitcom ran for seasons from 2006 until 2013 on Channel 4, ending on the famous line: ‘Try turning it off and on again’.

Last day to watch: April 25

The Missing

First airing on the BBC in 2014, the first season of The Missing, starring James Nesbitt and Tchéky Karyo, followed the investigation into the disappearance of a young boy in France.

The second season also centred on the investigation of a missing young person, but this time in Germany and with David Morrissey and Keeley Hawes playing the parents.

Three years after The Missing ended in 2016, the BBC commissioned a spin-off, Baptiste, based on Karyo’s detective character.

Last day to watch: April 12

Man Down

Created, co-written and starring Greg Davies, Man Down sees the comedian play a man in his 40s who is living with his parents and suffering a midlife crisis.

The Channel 4 sitcom aired for four seasons and 26 episodes from 2013 until 2017.

Last day to watch: April 17

Seraph of the End

Anime TV series Seraph of the End follows the child survivors of a deadly viral plague, but they face another obstacle as they become prey for the vampires taking over the world.

The adaptation is based on the Japanese dark fantasy manga series of the same name, written by Takaya Kagami and illustrated by Yamato Yamamoto.

Last day to watch: April 15

Monzón: A Knockout Blow

Spanish-language TV series Monzón: A Knockout Blow tells the true story of Argentine boxing champion Carlos Monzón (Jorge Román), as well as the investigation into the death of his wife Alicia Muniz (Carla Quevedo).

In 1988, Monzón was charged with killing Muniz and sentenced to 11 years in prison. He died seven years later in a car crash on his way back to prison after receiving weekend furlough.

The TV miniseries ran for one season in 2018.

Last day to watch: April 16

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