Jimmy McGovern had already started writing a second series of the show before it was canceled by the BBC. The second series was to introduce indigenous characters.
Russell Tovey stated on Twitter that it was a "sad day for drama" when Banished was cancelled by BBC Two.
The series premiered on 5 March 2015 and gained 3.4 million viewers, giving BBC2 a rare ratings victory over both BBC1 and ITV.
Banished was BBC2's second biggest new drama launch for several years, behind Wolf Hall (2015), which began in January with an overnight audience of 3.9 million.
Exterior shots were filmed in Australia, while interior shots were filmed in Manchester, United Kingdom.