It looks like Aaron’s journey likely won’t continue into the 2021-22 television season. The For Life series has been cancelled so, there won’t be a third season — at least not on ABC.
Airing on Wednesday nights, the For Life TV show is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. and stars Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, and Timothy Busfield. The series follows the tale of Aaron Wallace (Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed lawyer while still in prison. Aaron litigates cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit. In season two, Aaron continues his battle against the political machine that once put him away undeservedly while trying to rebuild his life on the outside. He has the continued help from the people who supported him — his family, wily one-time public defender Henry Roswell (Busfield), and his former prison warden, Safiya Masry (Varma).
The second season of For Life averaged a 0.35 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 1.81 million viewers in the live+same day ratings. Compared to season one, that’s down by 38% in the demo and down by 26% in viewership. It is the lowest-rated scripted show on the network for 2020-21 and finished airing its 10 episode season in late February.
Sony Pictures TV co-produces the drama series with ABC Signature and is expected to shop a possible third season to other outlets. For Life, has reportedly performed very well on Hulu, the streaming service which has released episodes the day after their linear release.
What do you think? Do you enjoy the For Life TV series? Are you sorry that it’s been cancelled? Were you looking forward to watching the third season on ABC?
I cannot believe this show was cancelled. I a. So disappointed. I loved this show.
I enjoyed For Life. Why was it cancelled?
I truly hope this show gets picked up so it can continue. It’s one of the best shows out there—with heart, grit and a true reflection of current and pressing social issues. Thank you to the cast and creators!!! Hope to see you in many more seasons.
For Life was one of the best shows on tv which I really enjoyed. Hope someone picks it up!
I’m very disappointed that the For Life TV series has been canceled. But I am hopeful that another TV station will pick it up. It is a very eye-opening and educational program as to what’s really going on in the world today.
I really hope that this ahow “For Life” continues. This was such heartfelt show, the reality of life, times that we are currently living in. Corruption in the system, injustice with the COMMINUTY especially African Americans, Hispanics, etc. Out of many TV programs that were being aired, this was definitely one NOT to cancel. Hope it does continue on Prime, Hulu, Discovery, I eill be one of their #1 faithful followers.
I really hope that it ends up on Hulu. This show was real and authentic. First it was All Rise, then it was Rebel, now it’s For Life. Whatever ABC considers good TV is not good tv at all.
Right I enjoyed Rebel too. I don’t know they didn’t renew it.
I am so disappointed that For Life has been cancelled. I hate getting involved in these awesome shows, with a great storyline, for them just to get cancelled. There’s plenty of garbage TV and this one was a good one, a true story with great actors. Cancel Bachelor and Bachelorette, now that’s garbage drama TV.
i am very sad that For Life is cancelled on ABC. great story very well written deserves another shot!!!!
I am very sad that For Life is cancelled on ABC. It was very well done, told a great story, and deserves another shot!!
I love the story line it would be sad for it to end on season 2 episode 10 …I have a couple of friends who love the show but weren’t sure season two was out but am sure they would definitely love it… please keep making more episodes from Uganda
I am still watching season 2 and absolutely love this show. I just googled the show to see that it has been cancelled and no season 3 is very disappointing. I know this is based on a true story which makes it more interesting and eager to watch more. The actors are talented and relatable. Hopefully this show will be back!
I agree with the other comments on canceling good shows and keeping garbage shows. This is was an excellent series that I could not wait and was still waiting on the return and just found out it was canceled. Please re consider to bring it back
As soon as a good show with purpose comes it’s gone I’m sad
One of the best shows on TV! They always cancel the best shows but give you 6, 7, 8 seasons of crap! Please reconsider. It will surely be missed.