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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Great Show, you guys should bring it back…
Just saw this for the first time. Great show. Bring it back!!
I really love this show, particularly Australian actress Rachael Carpani. I understand that studios have to make tough decision but the least you could do is tell us who Abby chooses. Please put it back on.
I loved that show against the wall and have been looking for the season one DVD
I loves this show. The cast was perfect and it was an awesome view into the lives of what felt like a real family. It showed that people in law enforcement are just like everyday people in real life as well. Please find someone to bring it back with the orginal cast. I think maybe a day and time change would help. Please please please.
Really pissed off, have been waiting for the return of this series. Love Rachael as an Actor and a beautiful young lady. Looked forward to this show every week. Bring this show back. Fed up of shows being cancelled. Is it available on DVD?
Loved it 🙁 bummer! Good show they should bring it back, too many reality shows now!
I’m so angry! They always stop the great shows!! I loved against the wall!!
Bring it back!!!!
nao gostei que acabou eu queria ver a segunda temporada muito mesmo voltaaaaaaa. logo a segunda temporada
i liked it and would like more seasons!
I am upset that Against the Wall is not returning for a second season. It was a good show.
No way! Bring against the wall back for second season! The best show that that I has seen that late at night! Couldn’t wait to see the next episode! We didn’t even get to see who Abby chose to be with! There wasn’t any warning given that it was the end of season one! Absolutely love this show! Nice to see an Aussie have a lead role in US drama! This is crap! Everytime lifetime has a new show, the next you hear of it without warning is cut! This isn’t fair on fans of the show that love watching… Read more »
Seriously sucks I love Against The Wall….
I am upset that Against the Wall is not returning for a second season, I really enjoyed the show especially with a fellow Aussie playing the lead role. I don’t think stations publise new shows enough to ensure that they get a fair go. Really disappointed!