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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For us its a pitty to see that Life has been canceld. In Germany on VOX they are
stretching “Life” (they show the first 11 parts of the second session mixt with the first session),
just to keep people watching the show. I really think someone should catch up “Life”
to make at least a 3rd session.
greetings from Germany
How sad that NBC has cancelled Life. It is such a good show. I have even saved a few episodes on TiVo so can watch again. Just become involved in a drama, and it gets cancelled. Sad.
Life is much better than any other show out there…
24, NCIS and anything that can be remotely compared to Life is not half as good as Life.
It saddens me that Life has been cut so short…
I love this series so much that finding out NBC had gone and cancelled it (per their usual strategy of cancelling their quality shows) was not a surprise but it sure was very sad. I had hoped that maybe this show had gotten past the usual NBC curse since it had had a second season, but no. This show is definitely going to be missed and I am NOT HAPPY about its cancellation. The cast, cinematography and storylines were so thoughtful and different from the usual that it was very easy to get caught up in each show to the… Read more »
Folks, I´m living in Germany and here it is the same thing. I know a lot of people that LOVE “Life” and everybody is really pissed since it is officially said to be cancelled…
Does anybody know a mailaddress to which we all can write? I would be great if the studios could at least air an 1,5 hour conclusion in which all the open ends are closed up.
I think we should take a stand and not watch NBC for canceling LIFE This was a breath of fresh air in today’s reality world that really gets boring! Why even care about a show cause they will get canceled This one will really be missed!!!!
I loved this show. I hope this isn’t the last of it.
This was a very good show. I really hope USA or some other cable channel picks it up. I really liked the dynamic between Cruise and Reese and how the story line progressed with all the good little crimes being solved in between the main story line of Cruise. For once there was no stupid suppressed romantic feelings between the partners. This was a great show that should be on the air. I mean for goodness sakes look at what is on these days, is NBC really saying there is no room for a great show like this. I was… Read more »
This is why there is never anything good on TV anymore. Take a good show with a good story and MOVE it 3 times to 3 different nights then blame the low ratings on the show itself and cancel it, but hey all is not lost they got lots of reality shows and reruns that I dont know about you but I just love *sarcasm* This is also another reason why I’m never watching network TV anymore or actually watch any new shows that come on cause anything good always get canceled if god forbid its not a smash in… Read more »
i know this is no petition but I have to say something. this was the best show, I now alot of people who love it myself included, it makes me wonder seriously how ratings are compiled way to go nbc. i know how about moving leno, obrian, and whatever comes on next up two more hours then you wont have to worry about any prime time shows, but those three
i loved this show it has potential. i hope another network picks it up.
This was one of my favorite shows. It had a good story line. Really sorry to see it go while others (24) keep telling the same story over and over again. Is this the same studio keeping Knight Rider and trashing Life??
This is so stupid. Life was the best show EVER. Could you please tell me if any other channel will pick it up?
A different time and night would have made this series a huge hit! In two years it switched night and times three times. How can you expect it to go well when you never know when it will be on!
I dont understand how Shows like life and jericho get cancelled after just 2 seasons,both shows have great stories and they do not drag where as heroes and 24 lost desperate housewives they just keep going i mean how many time can jack save usa in a day?first hour bad guy gonna blow up sumthing last hour jack saves the day…