While today’s NBC infront presentation brought good news for fans of struggling shows like Heroes and Parks and Recreation. Those who enjoy Life weren’t so lucky.
Life revolves around detective Charlie Crews (Damian Lewis), a man who served a dozen years for murders that he didn’t commit. He lost all that was dear to him but survives thanks to his studies of Zen philosophy. He eventually rejoins the LAPD but is a very different man. Others in the cast include Sarah Shahi, Adam Arkin, Brent Sexton, Donal Logue, Brooke Langton, Robin Weigert, Jennifer Siebel, Victor Rivers, and Jessy Schram.
The NBC drama debuted in September 2007 to 10.15 million viewers and a 4.1/11 rating/share of the 18-49 demographic. Later episodes sank to a low of 5.72 million and a 2/6. If not for the writers strike, NBC would have cancelled Life after one year. The execs instead decided to give it another try and renewed the series for a second season.
Unfortunately, the next round of episodes didn’t perform any better than the first. NBC needs fewer shows next season because of their Jay Leno experiment but, even if they didn’t, Life wouldn’t be coming back with such poor ratings.
NBC’s co-chair, Ben Silverman, made it official today and confirmed that Life won’t be coming back next season. Thankfully, the last episode of the series gave viewers some closure and answers to ongoing questions. These days, that’s a luxury that few other shows are given.
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471 Comments on "Life: Damian Lewis Series Cancelled, No Season Three"
life was a very good show you should bring it back don’t give up on something that is a good show yall should. Start season 3
This was a really good show. They put so many back that aren’t good. I Dont understand when its a good one why cancel? One of reasons I Dont watch TV anymore.
I agree with you this was a very good show. At time I be watching show. I hear they cancel it
I guess the number of viewers for excellent written and acted series such as “Life” is becoming a minority. Networks only look at numbers, they have no “gut” feeling to see when they DO
have a winner, something as good as Life. Networks seem to throw #### on the wall to see what sticks. Why not promote a show better… than just cancel it.
So true
This was a fabulous show with great acting and I think you really left us hanging! Need to know what happens with Reese and Crews! Super great! Would have easily flown if it wasn’t on Friday nights!
I finished the series….come on…give us one more season. It’s one of the few series that is really good.
I really like LIFE. Please reconsider season 3.
Another gd weekly drama cancelled. They keep the garbage and get rid of shows that are fun to watch. I sad Life will not be coming back maybe Netflix or hulu can pick it up and make a couple more seasons. Great show and the cast was perfect.
typical NBC programing, and they wonder why no one watches their
network?, duh?
I loved the show, so did my husband
I caught “Life” on Netflix and am terribly disappointed it was cancelled…
I cannot believe this cast and the storyline didn’t bet Raves.. Love Damian and Sarah Shahi,,, the entire cast was great both seasons…
Someone should pick this up and produce more,,, I could see 5 or 6 story lines that needed to be produced.
Where was Jessie Schram those 12 yrs…
Did Ted, Adam Arkin find Olivia in Italy???
Do Crews and Reese “hook up”????
Come Onnnnnnn,,,,,,
I love the series “Life”. It was a fun show and loved the dialog between cast members. This show should not have been cancelled and I will miss it.
You should cancel some of the idiotic shows that remain.
Watched the series on Netflix and loved it. I was searching on line to see if more series of Life were available and to my dismay discovered the series was cancelled by NBC. Maybe Netflix should use the same cast and create a follow up series.
Resolved things my ass. They left everything hanging. NBC are ******** for canning it and I haven’t watched an NBC series since.
I loved this series when it was on TV. Watched it back then and watching again on Netflix now. Love Damian Lewis.
I just found this show on Netflix and I’m Marathon watching it…never saw on tv….love the characters and theme…..TOOOO BAD, wish I could get more……enjoying every episode so far….season one