(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 looooooooooved this show and i’m so heartbroken by this news 🙁
Loved this show! We were looking forward to a third season.
So sad to see that the show has been cancelled. Loved it and could not wait for the next episode. Such a humane drama. Plz bring it back.
This program is well written and well produced. Just as it is reaching its stride, ABC pulls it. Why? This is a program to think about, that is more than pertinent to today’s America. I’ll bet the numbers in an older viewing audience are much higher. I use it to teach students about the legal system. ABC needs thought-provoking scripted dramas rather than brainless reality. Please reconsider.
It is a shame to see this show canceled. Every episode made me cry, laugh and really feel!! One of the greatest shows to come along since West Wing and Law and Order!!! Very very sad!!!!
This legal drama has been one of the most well wriiten, relatable show I’ve seen. Sad to see it leave
LOVE this show and SO sad to see it was cancelled!! I have not ever written like this to ask for a show to come back, but please!!!
Dumb to cancel a smart, well-put-together legal drama, unlike any others done before.
I feel this was a very passionate and good show. The stupid comedies last longer than good heartfelt shows
So sad – loved this show – it had a slightly different slant than the other Legal dramas.
So happy to re-connect with ‘Nancy McNally’aka -Anna Deavere Smith – she’s a treasure!!!
Go Shonda – can’t you persuade the ‘powers that be?’
I live in Canada and I really looked forward to my Thursday night viewing of “For the People.” It is a quality show–very intelligent and cleverly cast. I hope ABC will rethink it’s decision to cancel the series; there aren’t very many intelligent shows left to watch.
Oh my gosh!!! I can’t believe “For the People” has been cancelled! It is absolutely the best show! Why is this happening?
The actors are fabulous and they have chemistry between them that makes the show so special. Please reconsider!
I have never written to share my feelings but this is so awful. We need For the People to come back. It’s so moving with the great stories. I’m on the edge of my seat watching this show. Please have a season three!
Please! Thank you. (Boo goo, I’m so sad.)
I absolutely love this show and am so sad to see it go. I am really getting tired of good, quality shows being cancelled (Code Black for another) in favor of the insipid reality shows that are permeating TV these days. I hope that another network will see the quality of the writing and acting and pick it up.
We may not be in the right demographics but we’ve not missed a show. The writing is crisp and acting created characters we cared about. We hope you will change your minds.
I love For the People and am sorry to see it go. Perhaps it can be picked up by another network???