The Sinner cancelled: Why is The Sinner ending after season 4?

THE SINNER has been a huge hit since it started airing on the USA Network and fans were heartbroken to learn it is coming to an end. Why is The Sinner ending after season 4?

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The Sinner season four has been airing on the USA Network and there are still a few episodes to go in the current season. The extended series finale will air on December 1 and this is the last fans will see of Bill Pullman asDetective Harry Ambrose. They are keen to know why the series is coming to an end.

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Why has The Sinner been cancelled?

The popular police procedural anthology series first launched back in 2017 and it proved a huge hit both in the US and the UK on Netflix.

Whilst the storyline changes with each season, Detective Harry Ambrose has remained a leading light throughout all four seasons.

In the latest outing, he has continued to find out why atrocious murders were carried out.

Fans have loved the show's premise, but due to a change in the way people watch linear series, it puts ratings at risk.

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The Sinner: Bill Pullman season 4

The Sinner: Season 4 is the last in the series (Image: USA NETWORK)

The Sinner: Harry Ambrose

The Sinner: Bill Pullman has played Harry Ambrose for 4 seasons (Image: USA NETWORK)

To keep a scripted series on a linear ad-supported cable network has become more challenging as streaming platforms have become more popular.

Derek Simonds, who created the series, said:"It's been a huge pleasure and a privilege to be able to tell the kind of stories we have on The Sinner these past four seasons.

"UCP and USA have been ideal partners and continually supportive of our creative goals, and I'm so pleased to complete Harry Ambrose's dramatic series-long arc as we intended in this final season.

"A huge thank you to my partner-in-crime, Bill Pullman, and to the talented actors, writers, directors, and crew who gave their all to help realize this show. It's been an incredible journey."

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The Sinner: Bill Pullman

The Sinner: Season 4 focussed on a whole new investigation (Image: USA NETWORK)

The official Twitter account for the series shared the news, saying: "#TheSinner will be concluding its run on @USA_Network at the end of this season culminating with an extended finale on Wednesday, December 1 at 10/9c."

Fans took to the comments to share their thoughts on the sad update, with Barbara Schaffer saying: "An Oscar, an Emmy a Grammy And whatever else you can come up with. Bill Pullman.

"Deserves every award afforded a person for this character and 4 seasons of great great fun. We thank you sir. I'm watching Miracle Day/Torchwood Your guest star role stupendous." [Sic]

Sarah added: "Truly an amazing show, thank you for everything. Harry Ambrose is one of my favorite characters of all time & I'm gonna miss it soooooo much :'( let's hope bill pullman can get an emmy this season, he's long overdue." [Sic]

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The Sinner: Harry Ambrose with a knife

The Sinner: Harry Ambrose in the season 4 trailer (Image: USA NETWORK)

Evila commented: "ALREADY?! Damn, was hoping for a continuation. Oh well. This series has been one of the best I've seen! Talented actors, great cinematography, great stories for all the actors involved in each season."

Yaaas Queen added: "#theSinner may your legacy live on, Mr. Harry Ambrose."

LadybugLizzie joined in, saying: "I'm so sad right now. This series is so good! I'm sad to see it end but I'll continue to tune in. #TheSinnerUSA #TheSinner."

Finally, Dawn shared: "Have loved watching The Sinner sad that it has come to the end of its story. Thank you."

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    Each season has consisted of eight episodes and the final season will follow the same format.

    The episodes have been airing on Wednesdays and will continue to do so until the finale on December 1.

    Viewership ratings have dropped since season three, with the first series pulling in the biggest audience.

    Fans in the UK should be able to have access to the final season soon after it has finished airing in the US.

    The Sinner season 4 airs on Wednesdays on USA Network.