Most actors are sad when they get news that their show is cancelled, especially when it's been on the air as long as Grantchester has. But this isn’t the case for one PBS Masterpiece star. Rishi Nair, who plays crime-solving vicar, Alphy Kottaram, feels that the cancellation was the ‘right decision’ and has already made peace with Grantchester ending with its upcoming season, even if he hasn't been there since the beginning.
Though the actor initially had mixed feelings when he learned his third year as the fan favorite vicar would be his last, he cherishes the experiences he's been able to have on set. Nair is excited for fans to see what the remaining episodes have in store for his character. Fans will be able to stream the final season from anywhere following its recent premiere hitting the 2026 TV schedule. Though he described the news as ‘bittersweet,’ the actor shared a positive take with TV Insider, saying:
