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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I just can’t believe this show didn’t make it! Perhaps another season would have helped bring in more viewers, maybe even a Lifetime movie that led into a Season 2? It’s called branding! This show had great elements! A cop series w/ great story lines, family drama and romance! What more could a girl ask for? I think Lifetime got this one wrong. Ugh!
I can’t believe they did this. I’m so sick on networks making shows and getting people into them and boom gone. I was waiting and waiting to see how she wants to be with but now I’ll never know. I loved Abby and her family. It would have turned out to be a great show!!!!! Bring it back!!
I absolutely love this show! It was my favorite on TV while it was on. I can’t believe that they cancelled it. Honestly, I don’t think that the lack of viewers was due to the show, but more so due to the lack of advertising. The only reason that I knew about it, was that I watch lifetime for some of my other fav shows. I didn’t really know anything about the show when I watched the pilot, but fell in love with it and got many of my friends hooked on it. Now, I don’t feel like watching Lifetime… Read more »
I really was getting into this show. Rachel is another Meg Ryan. Why not drop some of the realty program, they are all the same.
I cannot believe they cancelled “Against the Wall”. I love that show and was really looking forward to another season. I am so tired of my shows getting cancelled!!!!
This is just GREAT!! Just as I get really into another good show, it gets cancelled!!!!! WHY?????? I’ve lost Combat Hospital now this, what is it they want us to watch, more reality shows…What the heck!!!
How could they canceled against the wall that was my favorite show if they knew they were going to cancel it why couldn’t they show who she called and was in love with!! I’m so mad!
I am so upset that Lifetime has cancelled “Against the Wall”. I really liked this show and I couldn’t wait to see who Abby was going to choose. Guess we will never know now. I wish Lifetime would reconsider this decision.
im also bummed about it i loved against the wall iv been waitin for them to come back on but it never did i hope lifetime will reconsider and put it back on the air i was totally excited to see who she picked as well plz plz air it again
I have been waiting for the new season of Against the Wall to start. Now I read it has been cancelled. They should get rid of some of those reality shows and put this show back on. Go to Fox and tried to get them to show it
I am really Sad that Against the Wall is not coming back. I really loved the show! I wish they would reconsider. the story line can go along way, it was a very unique take on the life of a family of police officers. A refreshing change from the normal detective series out there. I think Lifetime is wrong to remove this show!!!!!! and yes I want to know who is at Abby’s door when she opens it? Lifetime sucks for cancelling and not giving us closure!
I was really bummed to hear that Lifetime canceled Against the Wall, it was such a great show. and it left me on my toes. now i will never know who she picks. i think Lifetime should reconsider and put the show back on.
I can not believe that lifetime dropped against the wall like that. What the hell iv been waiting for season two and to see who abby picked. I cant believe that there going to do this to there own viewers. I hope they change there minds
I am so upset that Lifetime has cancelled “Against the Wall”. You finally find something on TV to watch and get interested in the show… BAM…. it’s gone!!! I couldn’t wait to see who Abby was going to choose. Guess we will never know now. SO SAD – Lifetime – you need to reconsider your decision. : (
Against The Wall was/is a great show and should be renewed. Far better than the new series The Client List. Seriously???