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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How could you dump Damian Lewis? And Life’s superb writers? Please bring him/them/it back for Season Three. He is world renowned and worth it. The PBS “Life” confused people.
Really, the judgement (moving Leno to 10? Where intelligent adult dramas live? You can’t show Law & Order SVU at 9, etc.) ensures more cable purchases. Luckily, there are dvds of both Seasons, with extras, but they only leave me wanting more.
LIFE was a quirky, well written series and I am waiting for its return! it was the highlight of the week……why cancel it? Bring it back! It was a victim of the Jay Leno mess, and I would rather watch LIFE 5 nights a week, then Jay. The characters were so fun to follow……come on! Give us some LIFE!
I miss LIFE
why?????? i love charlie!!!!!!!!!!! of coarse my favorite was roman… but he died. anyways IT WAS A GREAT SHOW AND I GET ALL MY FAVORITE SAYINGS OFF OF IT!!! i love fruit.. BRING IT BACK!!!
In my opinion: Life was on of the best tv shows i have ever seen… A third season would be appreciated by a lot of fans. give us a third season NBC!!
NBC,
WTF – Life was a very good show with some very good acting. You corporate execs have no clue.
This is one of the shows I looked forward to watching ever week. NBC you suck I hope another network gives the show a chance. Charlie Cruise character is very funny and interesting and there is alot more story yet. Bring it back please.
NBC you suck! Life is a great show and beats dross like “Heroes” hands down. Finish what you started.
NBC you suck! Life was a great show, bring it back!
I’m so into this show right now and im not the only one, finish your work !!
This is an amaaazing show that is watched all over the world since i came accross it on the principal french channel ! Please do your work and give it a great final !
This show was great. I do not watch much tv and did not know about this show, but when a friend showed it to me, I was hooked. Now, I got a bunch of people here at my command loving it and wanting more, but nothing that I can do about that.
I was just googling, wondering why the heck season 3 hasn’t been on yet and here I am… I have been eagerly waiting all year for it, even more then House so saaad 🙁
this show was ahmazing you guys blow!
In Australia there are thousands of viewer who are VERY interested in seeing a Season 3 ( finale) of ” Life” Dectective Charlie Crews. Please make this possible. Why not finish what you have started.
James