The verdict is in. ABC has renewed its For the People TV show for a second season. Watch the announcement below. The Shondaland TV series comes from creator Paul William Davies — a veteran of the recently ended Scandal. Do not be surprised if there are casting changes and other tweaks made during the hiatus. When a show with ratings this low snags a renewal from the clutches of cancellation, there are almost always changes on the way.
An ABC legal drama, For the People stars Britt Robertson, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Ben Rappaport, Susannah Flood, Wesam Keesh, Regé-Jean Page, Ben Shenkman, Hope Davis, Vondie Curtis-Hall, and Anna Deavere Smith. The series is set at “The Mother Court,” i.e. the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. The story centers on six accomplished attorneys, who work on both sides of the law.
For the People Renewed for Season Two on ABC
Although the network hasn’t yet issues a renewal press release, it announced the renewal on social media. Check it out.
https://twitter.com/ForThePeopleABC/status/995068111052201984
For the People: A Look at the Ratings
The first season of For the People averaged a 0.66 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 2.64 million viewers. Of the 26 scripted ABC TV shows we’re tracking right now, it ranks 21st when sorted by either measure.
All told, today ABC renewed three dramas: For the People (season two); How to Get Away with Murder (season five), and Grey’s spin-off Station 19 (season two).
The network also renewed four comedies: American Housewife (season three); Black-ish (season five); Fresh Off the Boat (season five); and Splitting Up Together (season two).
What do you think? Did you watch the first season of the For the People TV series? Did you expect ABC to cancel or renew it for season two?
I really loved season 1 and am glad it has been renewed. Some shows need a bit of extra time to find their audience but I am sure that people will flock to it in season 2.
I just started watching this on demand and am really enjoying it I’m glad it’s been renewed
Really liked this show. It should be renewed along with Deception and The Crossing. 🙂
Looking forward to season 2… started slow but nice character progression, good writing, nice shift in how the law is portrayed… I likey.
Oh… I’m older than the targeted demographic… we appreciate sass, smart and seeing the learning curve in action… nice job!
This is a great show. I can’t wait to see what they do with season 2. I found it on Hulu at the end of the season, but next year I will watch from the beginning. I love the cast, the cases, and the way it makes you feel for the characters.
LOVE this show! Hands down my favorite. Please keep it on the air!!
Typical Shonda magic. Gets you sucked in with the characters. Also as per usual a very diversified cast.
Great gamble this show is really good!!!
Great drama, very refreshing
Please keep all the same cast. I absolutely love For the people. Very smart, funny & I entertaining. Please keep the episodes & even session’s coming. I never missed an episode from session one.
I love the show, it is very smart.
Given the slew of axed shows for next season, I am very happy that ABC decided to renew this little gem. I know the show needs a little tweak, but the cast has wonderful chemistry and I hope ABC will give it time to develop a following.
I loved the show I thought it took a while to get into it but I’m in hook line and sinker very happy they renewed it
I like the show, I do watch. I enjoy it.
It’s no Suits but it is still enjoyable enough.
Some of the characterisations are rather too stereotypical, with some weak dialogue that needs to be tightened up.