Lifetime has decided that neither of its freshman dramas are worthy of a second season. The cable channel cancelled The Protector in September and they’ve now canned Against the Wall as well.
Against the Wall stars Rachael Carpani as Abby Kowalski, a single cop who joins the Chicago department’s internal affairs division. The series’ co-stars include Andrew Walker, Brandon Quinn, Chris Johnson, Daniel Kash, James Thomas, Kathy Baker, Marisa Ramirez, Mayko Nguyen, Steve Byers, and Treat Williams.
Debuting on July 31st, the show attracted a mediocre 1.8 million viewers with a 0.5 rating in the 18-49 demographic, about on par with The Protector. Unfortunately, the numbers didn’t improve throughout the season. The 12th and 13th episodes (now the show’s last) aired on October 23rd. They each drew 1.4 million viewers and 0.4 demo ratings.
Lifetime recently ordered 10 more episodes of successful (and likely ending) Army Wives and also has Drop Dead Diva to help launch new shows. The cable channel has ordered The Client List, with Jennifer Love Hewitt reprising her role from the successful movie. Lifetime also has a few pilots on tap like Modern Love starring Eric Stoltz, American Housewife with Melanie Griffith, and Sworn To Secrecy, a movie and back-door pilot that stars Neve Campbell.
What do you think? Are you sorry that Against the Wall won’t be back for a second season? Why do you think the drama didn’t catch on?
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One if the best shows on TV, not only Lifetime. It addressed all the issues a family has. They need to give it a chance for god’s sake.
I loved against the wall and have been waiting for the new season!! How disappointing!!
I loved the show, every time I get into a show they cancel it. I would like to know who Abby picks damn it sucks please bring the show back……..
What? I loved this series and am so bummed it’s been canceled. At least end the show with a conclusion with Abby love interest. Just like Lifetime to cancel good shows once the viewers have gotten totally involved. Bad choice Lifetime!!!
I’m upset that there will be no season 2. I was really looking forward to a 2nd season. Why would Drop Dead Diva and other shows continue when they’re not as good as Against the Wall. What a bummer!!!!
I am totally bummed.. I love against the wall and.watched it faithfully every week.. I want to see it back for a second season.. Why do they always get rid of the best shows on tv…bring it back so we can find out who abby chose…please
Against the Wall, no second season SUCKS…this show was awesome…..Drop dead diva…really, are you kiddin me. This show needs to go away and Against the Wall needs to be put on with the second season…
I am truely disturbed by the fact that Lifetime has decided to cancel Against the Wall. This was one of the best tv series on television.
Patty
This was such a good show. My husband actually got into this show too. I agree with alot of the other comments that LIFETIME did not even give this show a chance. Most programs get at least 2 seasons before they cancel them. Also maybe try to put the show on in the fall..It started in the middle of summer. Also maybe advertise the show more. I didnt know anything about the show I found it on Lifetime just flipping through channels. Please bring Against the Wall back for season 2…
This is such heart renching news… Ive been looking forward to this for months.. Keep looking for it to show up and it hasnt, very upset we dont get to see who abby pics… I vote for at least one more episode as well! Not fare to those who did keep up on the series and enjoyed it 🙁
It stinks I was looking 4ward to seeing more of against the wall… Wish they would of put that show back on….
I think we should at least get one more episode to see who Abby picks. I thought the show was great and I am sorry it has been cancelled.
I am so disappointed and mad!! Lifetime needs more great TV series like Against the Wall. It’s definitely not fair to the viewers and actors who did such a great job at making this show get in touch with real life family issues and events. Very upset were not gonna know who Abbey picks!! 🙁
Ugh! Can’t believe it was so looking forward to season two!!!!!
You should think twice about canceling this show. Maybe add to a differant night . We made time to watch this show… it’s a sham
I am SO UPSET!!!!!!! My husband and I absolutely LOVED this show! I have always loved Lifetime, they are not on my list anymore. Not only did they cancellation this show, but my show Army Wives also. BOOO!!!!!!!!