(ABC/Byron Cohen)
A legal drama, For the People stars Britt Robertson, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Ben Rappaport, Susannah Flood, Wesam Keesh, Regé-Jean Page, Ben Shenkman, Hope Davis, Charles Michael Davis, Vondie Curtis-Hall, and Anna Deavere Smith. The Shondaland legal drama unfolds at “The Mother Court,” i.e. the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. The ABC TV series centers on six young attorneys, who work on both sides of the law. Whether they represent the defense or the people, these lawyers ply their trade, trying some of the most publicized cases, and in federal court, the stakes can be sky high.
Airing on Thursday nights, the second season of For the People is averaging a 0.51 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 2.98 million viewers. Compared to season one, that’s down by 19% in the demo and up by 17% in viewership.
Out of the 21 scripted ABC TV shows of the 2018-19 season, For the People is in 19th place in the demo and 17th place in total viewership.
Here’s Rappaport’s confirmation of the cancellation:
#ForThePeopleABC pic.twitter.com/0hMt0wd4aj
— Ben Rappaport (@Ben_Rappaport) May 10, 2019
The last episode of For the People airs on May 16, 2019.
What do you think? Do you enjoy the For the People TV show? Would you have watched season three of this ABC legal series?
I really like this show. I got to know the characters over these past seasons and enjoy their interaction. I’m sorry to see it go.
so surprised about this show I thought it was well done they should have given one more season, and I think it would have done well
It is a brilliant show, one of those shows that educates as well as having a set of great story arcs and likeable characters, and relevance to contemporary events. They broke new ground with the episode on the dad/boy immigration. Give this another season, please, or NF please pick it up.
I really liked the show.shocked to hear no more seasons
I really loved this show, this is so sad !! There are plenty of terrible shows that they could have cancelled , I love Miss Littlejohn
I can hardly believe it. This show was REALLY WELL DONE. Lots of relationships and ethical dilemmas. Darn it!
So disappointed. Really liked the show, stories, and cast.
why ????????? it was an incredible show…..I’m so disappointed
It is one of the best shows on TV, why not cancel boring shows like big brother and all the related dumb shows. Bad decision but you do not care what we think
That’s a pity! A good entertainment in a “easy” way.
For the people is a great show, I have really enjoyed it. I liked it after the first few minutes of it’s pilot episode. It was fresh, funny, quirky, the actors were right on time with their lines and the deliverance spot on. Their was real chemistry with the cast. Other than Hope Davis, and Regé-Jean Page, I thought the cast was perfect. I would have followed this show thru umpteen seasons. ABC…you really botched this. You tossed whiskey Cavalier into the seasons lineup, and it’s an ok show, but just another stereotyped he & she super spy show. For… Read more »
One of the best new shows last year. A refreshing look at our legal system from a different perspective. Good story lines and acting. Liked it better than where other Shondaland productions seem to end up with too many emotional interactions. They seem to become much more important than the story.
As usual, ABC’S making a mistake not renewing this great show!
I am so disappointed to hear that the show won’t be returning. I really enjoyed the characters, especially Sandra and Ms. Littlejohn.
I definitely would have watched more but they did themselves no favours with some of the episodes, going out of their way to make things worst case scenario, or unbelievable in certain parts.
Yes, I would have watched another season. It was a refreshing show that had warmth, comedy, good stories, and actors that fit so well together.
I would watch for a season if not more I enjoy the characters very much.