Waterloo Road series 17 is officially over, and attention has already turned to who is — and isn’t — coming back for series 18.
Jon Richardson’s Darius became one of the revival’s most hated villains after debuting in series 16, but by the finale, his future looked bleak. And he’s not the only one facing an exit.
With a school merger looming and another series already confirmed, the BBC drama is heading for a major cast shake-up. Thanks to social media clues and on-screen goodbyes, several departures now seem all but certain.
Everyone who has left Waterloo Road after series 17
Darius meets his downfall in the series 17 finale (Credit: BBC)
Darius Donovan (Jon Richardson)
Richardson has not confirmed whether he’ll return, but Darius’ storyline strongly suggests his time is up.
The finale saw him arrested on campus after a string of crimes finally caught up with him, including embezzling school funds, stealing from Stella’s pension, covering up Hope’s death, and framing another teacher.
With Nisha pregnant, a brief cameo isn’t impossible — but a full return looks unlikely.
Luca bows out after an emotional arc (Credit: BBC)
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