ITV Ignores Criticism and Renews Controversial Sitcom Piglets
- The sitcom Piglets focuses on trainee police officers and was released in July 2024.
- It faced significant criticism for its humorless content and offensive title.
- Despite the backlash, ITV renewed the show for a second season, possibly due to strong viewing figures.
The ITV sitcom Piglets, which depicts trainee police officers, has been renewed for a second season despite receiving harsh criticism at its initial release in July 2024. Critics, including Nick Hilton from The Independent, derided the show for its lack of humor and underdeveloped characters, calling it 'not funny' and a 'rush job.' The show's title, which includes a derogatory term for police, was condemned as 'highly offensive' by Tiffany Lynch of the Police Federation. Lynch stated that the title could incite negativity against police officers in a time of rising threats against them. ITV defended the show, claiming the title was meant to be a light-hearted play on words that highlights the innocence of young recruits. The decision to renew the show was likely influenced by its good viewing figures, despite the critical reviews.