ITV has called time on Andrew Lincoln’s hard-edged thriller Coldwater, despite a star-studded cast and a major cliffhanger.  

The six-parter featured the This Life actor as John, who moved his family to rural Scotland after a traumatic incident in London. 

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ITV has axed Andrew Lincoln’s thriller Coldwater after just one series – despite its cliffhanger ending and star-studded cast Credit: ITV

The drama also starred Trainspotting’s Ewen Bremner Credit: ITV

John fell under the spell of psychotic killer Tommy, played by Trainspotting’s Ewen Bremner.

An ITV spokesman said: “We’re hugely proud of Coldwater and everyone involved in making it. 

“While there are  no plans for a further series, we loved bringing this story to screen.” 

The series finished when Tommy disappeared, leaving John and his family terrified by his possible return. 

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Writer David Ireland  said:  “I do find the characters really fascinating and it would be great to keep them going for a few more seasons.” 

The series began with almost 3.9million viewers in September, but fell to 1million. 

At the show’s launch, ITV Head of Drama Polly Hill added: “We are very excited for ITV to be the home for this brilliant new thriller exploring masculinity, religion and ultimately murder.

“David’s scripts are wonderful, and original and have attracted an incredible cast led by Andrew Lincoln.

It promises to be a really unmissable drama and I am delighted to be working with Jane Featherstone again and her brilliant team at Sister.”