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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Ready for more! Damian Lewis and his fellow actors do an amazing job of keeping the viewer entertained. The show has a great storyline and a terrific cast. The good guys are believable and the bad guys are tough. We need more crime fighting seasons with the original cast from LIFE
Please pick up life again. Ive watched quite I few shows, and LIfe is as good, or better then most, with a ton of ways to thicken the plat. Its was done the way it was to promote more series (im guesting 6-7 or seasons) the actor is witting and Sarah is a goddess.
The cop action is great. Love the suspense and intrigue. I’m ready for more.
Eating on season 3 of LIFE. Damian Lewis is a terrific actor. This show is mesmerizing and I’ve told all of my friends to watch it.
Life must not end! I need more of Damian lewis
Season 3 please!! Can’t get enough of this show
We need more Damian Lewis!! I want a season 3 of LIFE
Why must they cancel the good shows??? I’m so disappointed there is no season 3. Netflix please be loyal to your customers and pick up this show and continue the work of Damian Lewis!!!!!!
We need more of LIFE! Bring on season 3!!
Thank you Netflix for airing LIFE!! We need season 3 so we can keep going with the storyline…. Bring back the actors and keep up the great work!!
Why was this show cancelled???? My friends and I meet every week to catch up on Damian Lewis and his crime solving team. Netflix please bring back LIFE!!!! We are faithful followers and want to see what transpires between Cruise and Reese!!!
Netflix where is season 3!!! Bring us more of Damian Lewis.
I need more of this show! Damian Lewis is an amazing actor! The story line is captivating and I can’t get enough of it!
Unforunately poor advertising and time slots can cause even the best shows to get poor ratings. Maybe Netflix could buy rights to add a season or 2. It’s not too late to fix this error. I never knew that the show existed until Netflix played it.
ANY NETWORK that doesn’t see the superb acting in the Netflix series, LIFE does not not belong in the television business!! The diversity of Damian Lewis acting is like nothing I have ever seen before. The amazing back stories going on in this show are second to none. All of the other actors/actresses complete the never ending intrigue of this show. I have NEVER watched a series so diverse in its plots, acting, actors, and sub-plots in my life! IF NETFLIX DOES NOT BRING “LIFE” BACK FOR A THIRD SEASON WITH THE SAME CAST, I AM CANCELING MY SUBSCRIPTION. WHAT… Read more »
Watching Life on Netflix and what a great series!! Just read that it was cancelled after two seasons. Didn’t know it even existed in 2007. It’s worth a watch.