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Vulture Watch
What awaits Aaron in this new phase of his life? Has the For Life TV show been cancelled or renewed for a third season on ABC? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of For Life, season three. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What’s This TV Show About?
Airing on the ABC television network, 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).
Season Two Ratings
The second season of For Life averaged a 0.35 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 1.81 million viewers. Compared to season one, that’s down by 38% in the demo and down by 26% in viewership. Find out how For Life stacks up against other ABC TV shows.
For Life has been cancelled, so there will not be a third season. Could the series return someday? Stay tuned for further updates.
Telly’s Take
Will ABC cancel or renew For Life for season three? Last season, this show was ABC’s lowest-rated scripted series to be renewed. The numbers haven’t gotten any better but it’s a very topical show right now. It seems likely to be cancelled, especially since ABC doesn’t own the show outright. However, it’s reportedly done well on Hulu (which Disney controls) so it could move there for year three. I’ll update this page with breaking developments. Subscribe for free alerts on For Life cancellation or renewal news.
5/14/21 update: For Life has been cancelled so there won’t be a third season on ABC.
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What do you think? Were you hoping that the For Life TV show would be renewed for a third season? Are you sorry that ABC cancelled this TV series, instead?
I have been waiting for this show to come back. I can’t believe they canceled it. Hoping it still may return.
Yes, hoping it would return.
One of then best shows ever I look foreword to it every week it jut seems that at u liked it they take it off so dusapoionted
CANCELLED????? NOOOOOOOOO. Why are all the best real-life scenario shows cancelled after you get viewers hooked?
I honestly loved how the show depicted real life situations and showed a black man in a positive way and position. It gave motivation and encouragement to people who doesn’t have all the money and power but has love, respect and integrity. I would hope there would be a changed heart to put the show back on.
Honestly , absolutely one of the best shows/series I have ever seen in My whole life … and so much realism in each episode , because it is based on a dynamic/real true life story of a resourceful man who struggles for his eventual justice . And this man really searches for so much justice for many others left behind by a careless prejudiced system that is so ambitiously and purely exposed for what it has always been … a mess at best !!!
One of the best series ever! Why would you cancel this show- Jesus take the wheel!
I hope they have a change of heart. I loved both seasons
What the hell!?!?!? That was an awesome show! Why would you cancel it???? I’m p***ed!!!
Plz plz let there be more seasons…….