Why was Coupling canceled, British sitcom Coupling created by Steven Moffat aired on BBC Two and BBC Three from 2000 to 2004 for four series, and it was not exactly canceled due to low ratings but ended for creative and practical reasons. Show was popular and critically acclaimed, winning British Comedy Award, but creator Steven Moffat decided to end it after fourth series because he felt he had told stories he wanted to tell about relationships of six friends, and writing was demanding as show was based partly on his own relationship with wife Sue Vertue. Additionally, main actor Richard Coyle who played Jeff left after series three to pursue other roles, and although series four introduced new character Oliver, dynamic changed and some fans felt show lost momentum. Actress Jack Davenport who played Steve also had other commitments. Moffat went on to work on other projects like Doctor Who and Sherlock. BBC did not force cancellation, rather Moffat chose to conclude show after 28 episodes, with final episode in 2004. Some reports suggest declining viewership in series four and cast availability contributed, but primary reason was creator deciding to end series rather than continue indefinitely, leaving it on relatively high note rather than being abruptly canceled by network.
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