I was wrong.
Last column, I wrote about the first five minutes of the “Pilot” episode of For Life in which we learned that Aaron Wallace was framed, unjustly convicted of being a drug kingpin, then, while still serving life sentence, became a licensed attorney in New York who practiced from prison. I explained how that would have worked. It wouldn’t.
I figured the show couldn’t possibly make another mistake until after its first act break. I was wrong. As I continued watching, I learned it had made another mistake in those first five minutes. Then yet another in its sixth.
Aaron had filed a new trial motion on behalf of Jose Rodriguez. Six years earlier, Jose was dating Molly Davison, a 15-year-old girl from a “good family.” In shows like this that’s code for she was white and privileged. Molly’s parents didn’t approve of the relationship.
Last column, I wrote about the first five minutes of the “Pilot” episode of For Life in which we learned that Aaron Wallace was framed, unjustly convicted of being a drug kingpin, then, while still serving life sentence, became a licensed attorney in New York who practiced from prison. I explained how that would have worked. It wouldn’t.
I figured the show couldn’t possibly make another mistake until after its first act break. I was wrong. As I continued watching, I learned it had made another mistake in those first five minutes. Then yet another in its sixth.
Aaron had filed a new trial motion on behalf of Jose Rodriguez. Six years earlier, Jose was dating Molly Davison, a 15-year-old girl from a “good family.” In shows like this that’s code for she was white and privileged. Molly’s parents didn’t approve of the relationship.
- 2/24/2022
- by Bob Ingersoll
- Comicmix.com
Five minutes. Couldn’t ABC’s big new legal drama For Life go just five lousy minutes without a major legal mistake? Is that too much to ask?
Yes, ah say yes, it is.
Sorry about the bad Foghorn Leghorn impersonation. I had to do a bad Foghorn Leghorn impersonation, because I can’t do a good Foghorn Leghorn impersonation. And, I had to say, “Yes,” twice, as there were two major legal mistakes in those first five minutes.
In those first five minutes, a flashback introduced us to Aaron Wallace, a black nightclub owner in New York City who was framed for drug possession. He was convicted of a crime that neither he nor a one-armed man committed and sentenced to prison.
The show then jumped nine years to the present. Aaron was now an attorney arguing a motion for a new trial in his first case. And arguing...
Yes, ah say yes, it is.
Sorry about the bad Foghorn Leghorn impersonation. I had to do a bad Foghorn Leghorn impersonation, because I can’t do a good Foghorn Leghorn impersonation. And, I had to say, “Yes,” twice, as there were two major legal mistakes in those first five minutes.
In those first five minutes, a flashback introduced us to Aaron Wallace, a black nightclub owner in New York City who was framed for drug possession. He was convicted of a crime that neither he nor a one-armed man committed and sentenced to prison.
The show then jumped nine years to the present. Aaron was now an attorney arguing a motion for a new trial in his first case. And arguing...
- 1/26/2022
- by Bob Ingersoll
- Comicmix.com
“For Life” embraced the world of 2020 when it returned for its second season. Star Nicholas Pinnock explains in an exclusive interview with Gold Derby (watch the video above) that the legal drama about a wrongfully-imprisoned African American named Aaron Wallace was uniquely suited to tackle timely subject matter like the Black Lives Matter movement and the Covid-19 pandemic. “It was really difficult to ignore what was going on in the world at the time and it seemed like a great opportunity to tie in some of the themes of isolation […] and also the discrimination towards different colors and cultures,” says the actor.
He continues, “It made sense that we could tie these things in and really connect with an audience that were sitting at home and they would have a better understanding of what was going on if they could see more of what Aaron had gone through and what...
He continues, “It made sense that we could tie these things in and really connect with an audience that were sitting at home and they would have a better understanding of what was going on if they could see more of what Aaron had gone through and what...
- 6/8/2021
- by Riley Chow
- Gold Derby
For Life star Nicholas Pinnock has a message for fans reeling from the show’s cancellation after two seasons: Don’t blame ABC.
In the wake of the legal drama’s axing on Friday, Pinnock — who starred as incarcerated legal champion Aaron Wallace in the series — took to Twitter early Saturday to identify the real culprit behind For Life‘s untimely demise (i.e. the show’s soft ratings).
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In the wake of the legal drama’s axing on Friday, Pinnock — who starred as incarcerated legal champion Aaron Wallace in the series — took to Twitter early Saturday to identify the real culprit behind For Life‘s untimely demise (i.e. the show’s soft ratings).
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- 5/15/2021
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
Network: ABC
Episodes: 22 (hour)
Seasons: Two
TV show dates: February 11, 2020 -- February 24, 2021
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, Mary Stuart Masterson, Boris McGiver, Felonious Munk, and 50 Cent.
TV show description:
A legal and family drama series, the For Life TV show is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Junior. The series follows the tale of Aaron Wallace (Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed lawyer while still in prison.
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Episodes: 22 (hour)
Seasons: Two
TV show dates: February 11, 2020 -- February 24, 2021
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, Mary Stuart Masterson, Boris McGiver, Felonious Munk, and 50 Cent.
TV show description:
A legal and family drama series, the For Life TV show is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Junior. The series follows the tale of Aaron Wallace (Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed lawyer while still in prison.
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- 5/15/2021
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The For Life TV show was a mid-season replacement and ended up as one of ABC's lowest-rated scripted series for the 2019-20 season. It was renewed for a second season anyway, likely with the expectation that the audience would grow in year two. How will the drama perform this time around? Will For Life be cancelled or renewed for season three? Stay tuned. Status Update Below.
The For Life TV show is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. and stars Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, and Timothy Busfield. The series follows the tale of Aaron Wallace (Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed lawyer while still in prison. Aaron litigates cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit. In season two, Aaron continues his battle against the...
The For Life TV show is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. and stars Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, and Timothy Busfield. The series follows the tale of Aaron Wallace (Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed lawyer while still in prison. Aaron litigates cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit. In season two, Aaron continues his battle against the...
- 5/15/2021
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Can Aaron's efforts prevail in the second season of the For Life TV show on ABC? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like For Life is cancelled or renewed for season three. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustration when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we invite you to rate all of the second season episodes of For Life here. Status Update Below.
An ABC legal drama, the For Life TV show is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. and stars Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, and Timothy Busfield. The series follows the tale of Aaron Wallace (Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed lawyer while still in prison. Aaron litigates cases for other inmates...
An ABC legal drama, the For Life TV show is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. and stars Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, and Timothy Busfield. The series follows the tale of Aaron Wallace (Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed lawyer while still in prison. Aaron litigates cases for other inmates...
- 5/15/2021
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
It looks like Aaron's journey likely won't continue into the 2021-22 television season. The For Life series has been cancelled so, there won't be a third season -- at least not on ABC.
Airing on Wednesday nights, the For Life TV show is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. and stars Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, and Timothy Busfield. The series follows the tale of Aaron Wallace (Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed lawyer while still in prison. Aaron litigates cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit. In season two, Aaron continues his battle against the political machine that once put him away undeservedly while trying to rebuild his life on the outside. He has the continued help from...
Airing on Wednesday nights, the For Life TV show is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. and stars Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, and Timothy Busfield. The series follows the tale of Aaron Wallace (Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed lawyer while still in prison. Aaron litigates cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit. In season two, Aaron continues his battle against the political machine that once put him away undeservedly while trying to rebuild his life on the outside. He has the continued help from...
- 5/15/2021
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
ABC placed five titles on the chopping block on Friday. Among the five were Kyra Sedgwick-starrer Call Your Mother and the Nicholas Pinnock-fronted legal drama For Life.
The two stars shared their reactions on social media Friday following the news.
Sedgwick broke the news that the sitcom, from Kari Lizer, will not return to ABC for a sophomore season on Twitter. In the same tweet, she thanked the series’ fan base and alerted them that the upcoming episode will be its last.
“You guys have been so wonderful to tune in every week, or every other week or every took weeks,” she said. “The rollout was nuts!”
Written and executive produced by The New Adventures of Old Christine creator Lizer, Call Your Mother centers on an empty-nester mom, Jean Raines (Sedgwick), who wonders how she ended up alone while her children live their best lives thousands of miles away.
The two stars shared their reactions on social media Friday following the news.
Sedgwick broke the news that the sitcom, from Kari Lizer, will not return to ABC for a sophomore season on Twitter. In the same tweet, she thanked the series’ fan base and alerted them that the upcoming episode will be its last.
“You guys have been so wonderful to tune in every week, or every other week or every took weeks,” she said. “The rollout was nuts!”
Written and executive produced by The New Adventures of Old Christine creator Lizer, Call Your Mother centers on an empty-nester mom, Jean Raines (Sedgwick), who wonders how she ended up alone while her children live their best lives thousands of miles away.
- 5/14/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Last year, a renewal decision came down to the wire on legal drama For Life, which was the last ABC to snag a pickup in June, at the height of the protests following the death of George Floyd.
There was no last-minute reprieve for the show this time, with ABC on Friday canceling it after two seasons. Sony Pictures TV, which co-produces For Life with ABC Signature, is expected to shop the series to other buyers including Hulu, where For Life, starring Nicholas Pinnock, has done well.
For Life, from creator/executive producer Hank Steinberg and executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, has proven timely with its exploration of racial inequality in the justice system. The show delivered on that by becoming one of the first scripted series to go into production during the pandemic in early fall despite its Season 2 order being originally for midseason. As a result, For Life...
There was no last-minute reprieve for the show this time, with ABC on Friday canceling it after two seasons. Sony Pictures TV, which co-produces For Life with ABC Signature, is expected to shop the series to other buyers including Hulu, where For Life, starring Nicholas Pinnock, has done well.
For Life, from creator/executive producer Hank Steinberg and executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, has proven timely with its exploration of racial inequality in the justice system. The show delivered on that by becoming one of the first scripted series to go into production during the pandemic in early fall despite its Season 2 order being originally for midseason. As a result, For Life...
- 5/14/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: For Life executive producer Isaac Wright Jr. – the inspiration for the ABC series about a falsely imprisoned man – has closed a deal with St. Martin’s Press to publish his upcoming memoir Marked For Life in 2022.
Written by Wright with Jon Sternfeld, the book, which Deadline hears was snagged by St. Martin’s in a competitive situation, will chronicle how Isaac was falsely convicted of being a drug kingpin, a story that inspired the ABC series. For Life, which ended its second season in February, is on the bubble at the network.
The nonfiction book, says St. Martin’s, will detail how Wright learned the law in prison to help other inmates and ultimately freed himself after more than seven years behind bars, bringing down the corrupt prosecutor that framed him as well as the cops and judges who enabled it.
Marked For Life is expected to be the first...
Written by Wright with Jon Sternfeld, the book, which Deadline hears was snagged by St. Martin’s in a competitive situation, will chronicle how Isaac was falsely convicted of being a drug kingpin, a story that inspired the ABC series. For Life, which ended its second season in February, is on the bubble at the network.
The nonfiction book, says St. Martin’s, will detail how Wright learned the law in prison to help other inmates and ultimately freed himself after more than seven years behind bars, bringing down the corrupt prosecutor that framed him as well as the cops and judges who enabled it.
Marked For Life is expected to be the first...
- 5/13/2021
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
The 14th annual Television Academy Honors list is out, recognizing seven exceptional TV programs and their producers who used powerful and innovative storytelling to advance social change.
The list spans three documentaries, two dramas, an anthology series and a late-night comedy news show: For Life, I Am Greta, I May Destroy You, Little America, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, The Social Dilemma and Welcome to Chechnya. Read details on each program below.
Television Academy Honors annually celebrates programs across numerous platforms and genres that elevate complex issues facing society. This year’s honorees addressed racism, criminal justice, social justice, sexual assault, LGBTQ+ persecution, immigration and climate change — energizing, educating and challenging audiences around the world.
“During one of the most challenging years in television history, these seven extraordinary programs illuminated and championed some of the most critical issues facing our communities,” said Television Academy Chairman and CEO Frank Scherma.
The list spans three documentaries, two dramas, an anthology series and a late-night comedy news show: For Life, I Am Greta, I May Destroy You, Little America, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, The Social Dilemma and Welcome to Chechnya. Read details on each program below.
Television Academy Honors annually celebrates programs across numerous platforms and genres that elevate complex issues facing society. This year’s honorees addressed racism, criminal justice, social justice, sexual assault, LGBTQ+ persecution, immigration and climate change — energizing, educating and challenging audiences around the world.
“During one of the most challenging years in television history, these seven extraordinary programs illuminated and championed some of the most critical issues facing our communities,” said Television Academy Chairman and CEO Frank Scherma.
- 5/3/2021
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO’s ‘I May Destroy You,’ Comedy Central’s ‘The Daily Show’ Among TV Academy Honors 2021 Recipients
The Television Academy has unveiled recipients of its 14th Television Academy Honors, including HBO’s “I May Destroy You” and Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah.” The seven honorees also include “For Life,” “I Am Greta,” “Little America,” “The Social Dilemma” and “Welcome to Chechnya.”
“During one of the most challenging years in television history, these seven extraordinary programs illuminated and championed some of the most critical issues facing our communities,” said Television Academy Chairman and CEO Frank Scherma. “We are thrilled to be honoring programs and producers who are influencing social change around the globe.”
The Television Academy Honors are meant to single out “programs across numerous platforms and genres that elevate complex issues facing society,” the org said, Topics addressed in this year’s crop of programs include issues of racism, criminal justice, social justice, sexual assault, LGBTQ+ persecution, immigration and climate change.
Howard Meltzer,...
“During one of the most challenging years in television history, these seven extraordinary programs illuminated and championed some of the most critical issues facing our communities,” said Television Academy Chairman and CEO Frank Scherma. “We are thrilled to be honoring programs and producers who are influencing social change around the globe.”
The Television Academy Honors are meant to single out “programs across numerous platforms and genres that elevate complex issues facing society,” the org said, Topics addressed in this year’s crop of programs include issues of racism, criminal justice, social justice, sexual assault, LGBTQ+ persecution, immigration and climate change.
Howard Meltzer,...
- 5/3/2021
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Did Aaron Wallace make a difference?
He didn't know by the end of For Life Season 2 Episode 10, but most of us are confident in saying that he has, and it was a pleasure to witness it in action.
The sophomore finale of For Life wrapped things up with the Andy Josiah trial and conclusion.
In reality, the hundreds of cases that share similarities to that of Andy rarely have a satisfying conclusion or anything that resembles justice. Aaron knew he was fighting an uphill battle as the special prosecutor on this case, and it almost crashed and burned a few times throughout the trial.
Various factors had the potential to tank the case, including Aaron and his team. Aaron was too invested in this case, and it often clouded his judgment or prevented him from making the best decisions for the sake of the case.
Henry's occasional unscrupulous, back alley...
He didn't know by the end of For Life Season 2 Episode 10, but most of us are confident in saying that he has, and it was a pleasure to witness it in action.
The sophomore finale of For Life wrapped things up with the Andy Josiah trial and conclusion.
In reality, the hundreds of cases that share similarities to that of Andy rarely have a satisfying conclusion or anything that resembles justice. Aaron knew he was fighting an uphill battle as the special prosecutor on this case, and it almost crashed and burned a few times throughout the trial.
Various factors had the potential to tank the case, including Aaron and his team. Aaron was too invested in this case, and it often clouded his judgment or prevented him from making the best decisions for the sake of the case.
Henry's occasional unscrupulous, back alley...
- 2/25/2021
- by Jasmine Blu
- TVfanatic
The following contains spoilers from this Wednesday’s episode of For Life.
As the newly appointed special prosecutor, For Life‘s Aaron Wallace is doing everything he can to build a strong case against the white police officers who killed his unarmed Black client. Even if that means breaking the rules and initially making people from his own community angry with him.
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The fascinating thing about this Wednesday’s installment of the ABC drama,...
As the newly appointed special prosecutor, For Life‘s Aaron Wallace is doing everything he can to build a strong case against the white police officers who killed his unarmed Black client. Even if that means breaking the rules and initially making people from his own community angry with him.
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The fascinating thing about this Wednesday’s installment of the ABC drama,...
- 2/11/2021
- by Mekeisha Madden Toby
- TVLine.com
This week on ABC’s For Life, Aaron Wallace’s continued fight for justice becomes painfully similar to real-life issues, when he decides to represent an unarmed Black man shot by the police.
In anticipation of the new episode — airing Wednesday at 10/9c, and kicking off a new story arc — executive producer 50 Cent said that the legal drama’s desire to be both socially relevant and respectful of the Black Lives Matter movement in a post-George Floyd America is crucial.
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In anticipation of the new episode — airing Wednesday at 10/9c, and kicking off a new story arc — executive producer 50 Cent said that the legal drama’s desire to be both socially relevant and respectful of the Black Lives Matter movement in a post-George Floyd America is crucial.
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- 2/2/2021
- by Mekeisha Madden Toby
- TVLine.com
For Life is tackling the Covid-19 pandemic when it returns from its winter hiatus. New episodes of the second season of the ABC series will arrive in late January.
Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, and Timothy Busfield star in the drama, which is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright, Jr. The series tells the story of Aaron Wallace (Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed lawyer while still in prison. Aaron litigates cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit. In season two, Aaron continues his battle against the political machine that once put him away undeservedly while trying to rebuild his life on the outside.
revealed more about the mid-season premiere in a press release.
“After...
Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, and Timothy Busfield star in the drama, which is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright, Jr. The series tells the story of Aaron Wallace (Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed lawyer while still in prison. Aaron litigates cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit. In season two, Aaron continues his battle against the political machine that once put him away undeservedly while trying to rebuild his life on the outside.
revealed more about the mid-season premiere in a press release.
“After...
- 12/24/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Vulture Watch
What awaits Aaron in this new phase of his life? Has the For Life TV show been cancelled or renewed for a third season on ABC? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of For Life, season three. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
Airing on the ABC television network, the For Life TV show is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. and stars Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, and Timothy Busfield. The series follows the tale of Aaron Wallace (Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed lawyer while still in prison. Aaron litigates cases for other inmates while fighting...
What awaits Aaron in this new phase of his life? Has the For Life TV show been cancelled or renewed for a third season on ABC? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of For Life, season three. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
Airing on the ABC television network, the For Life TV show is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. and stars Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, and Timothy Busfield. The series follows the tale of Aaron Wallace (Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed lawyer while still in prison. Aaron litigates cases for other inmates while fighting...
- 11/20/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Free at last, our boy is finally free at last!
Well, not without a caveat, of course. For Life Season 2 Episode 1 felt like a chapter came to a close. But it also has paved a path of endless possibilities and surprises.
Where does Aaron Wallace go from here?
For Life was a quiet, breakout hit, and the first season was such an underrated gem of a series. My only hope is that more people have happened across this show and are as committed to it as I am.
The premiere managed to wrap up all the loose threads that were dangling in the finale. Aaron is exonerated, and he's out of prison.
It's a shock that they pulled off this feat before the end of the hour. You would expect it to take a few installments to get Aaron to this point and defeat Maskins.
However, the early release means...
Well, not without a caveat, of course. For Life Season 2 Episode 1 felt like a chapter came to a close. But it also has paved a path of endless possibilities and surprises.
Where does Aaron Wallace go from here?
For Life was a quiet, breakout hit, and the first season was such an underrated gem of a series. My only hope is that more people have happened across this show and are as committed to it as I am.
The premiere managed to wrap up all the loose threads that were dangling in the finale. Aaron is exonerated, and he's out of prison.
It's a shock that they pulled off this feat before the end of the hour. You would expect it to take a few installments to get Aaron to this point and defeat Maskins.
However, the early release means...
- 11/19/2020
- by Jasmine Blu
- TVfanatic
For Life‘s wrongfully incarcerated Aaron Wallace is now a free man, thanks to some smooth moves that he, friends and frenemies made during the ABC drama’s Season 2 premiere.
At the close of Season 1, after Wallace (played by Nicholas Pinnock) as his own lawyer successfully argued for a retrial, arch nemesis Glen Maskins (Boris McGiver) privately urged the convict to drop any further legal action. In trade, the newly minted Attorney General would assure Wallace’s release from prison (though with a felony record and thus the inability to practice law), drop the charges against prison pal Jamal, and...
At the close of Season 1, after Wallace (played by Nicholas Pinnock) as his own lawyer successfully argued for a retrial, arch nemesis Glen Maskins (Boris McGiver) privately urged the convict to drop any further legal action. In trade, the newly minted Attorney General would assure Wallace’s release from prison (though with a felony record and thus the inability to practice law), drop the charges against prison pal Jamal, and...
- 11/19/2020
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Season 2 of ABC’s “For Life” will incorporate the Black Lives Matter protests that swept the country following the death of George Floyd earlier this summer, showrunner Hank Steinberg said in a call with reporters to discuss the new season.
“I think for all of us, the events of this summer really pushed the content of our show even more into the zeitgeist,” Steinberg said. “And now we’re going to find a way to integrate Aaron Wallace into the reality of events that happened over the summer and have his journey segway into what’s happening in the real world.”
Season 1 of the drama followed the wrongfully convicted prisoner-turned-litigator Aaron Wallace (played by Nicholas Pinnock) as he fought for his own freedom. Season 2, which premieres Wednesday, will continue to tackle relevant social issues, including the Covid-19 pandemic and the renewed protest movements fighting police brutality and racial injustice.
“That’s really exciting,...
“I think for all of us, the events of this summer really pushed the content of our show even more into the zeitgeist,” Steinberg said. “And now we’re going to find a way to integrate Aaron Wallace into the reality of events that happened over the summer and have his journey segway into what’s happening in the real world.”
Season 1 of the drama followed the wrongfully convicted prisoner-turned-litigator Aaron Wallace (played by Nicholas Pinnock) as he fought for his own freedom. Season 2, which premieres Wednesday, will continue to tackle relevant social issues, including the Covid-19 pandemic and the renewed protest movements fighting police brutality and racial injustice.
“That’s really exciting,...
- 11/18/2020
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
It is no spoiler at all that Aaron Wallace is released from prison in the Season 2 premiere of ABC’s For Life — the on-air promos as well as publicity photos loudly trumpet the fact. But how exactly the prisoner/lawyer pulls off said liberation remains to be seen, when the ABC series returns this Wednesday at 10/9c.
For Life is inspired by the real-life story of Isaac Wright, Jr., a Newark, N.J. man who was wrongly convicted on drug charges and sentenced to life in prison in 1991. While behind bars, Wright worked as a paralegal and helped to overturn...
For Life is inspired by the real-life story of Isaac Wright, Jr., a Newark, N.J. man who was wrongly convicted on drug charges and sentenced to life in prison in 1991. While behind bars, Wright worked as a paralegal and helped to overturn...
- 11/16/2020
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Disney+’s Lego Star Wars Holiday Special has enlisted some franchise vets: Kelly Marie Tran (aka Rose Tico), Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian) and Anthony Daniels (C-3Po) will reprise their roles for the animated program, debuting Tuesday, Nov. 17.
Additionally, Star Wars: The Clone Wars‘ Matt Lanter (Anakin Skywalker), Tom Kane (Yoda, Qui-Gon Jinn), James Arnold Taylor (Obi-Wan Kenobi) and Dee Bradley Baker (clone troopers) will also lend their voices.
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Additionally, Star Wars: The Clone Wars‘ Matt Lanter (Anakin Skywalker), Tom Kane (Yoda, Qui-Gon Jinn), James Arnold Taylor (Obi-Wan Kenobi) and Dee Bradley Baker (clone troopers) will also lend their voices.
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- 10/15/2020
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Season Two of the legal drama TV series "For Life", based on a true story, stars Nicholas Pinnock as 'Aaron Wallace', a former club owner framed and convicted of drug trafficking, serving a life sentence with no possibility of parole, until he earns a license to practice law, working to help his fellow inmates in court, while scoring points for his own early release, airing November 18, 2020 on ABC:
"...'the series is loosely based on the true story of 'Isaac Wright Jr.', who was imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. While incarcerated, he became an attorney and helped to overturn the wrongful convictions of twenty of his fellow inmates, before finally proving his own innocence..."
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"...'the series is loosely based on the true story of 'Isaac Wright Jr.', who was imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. While incarcerated, he became an attorney and helped to overturn the wrongful convictions of twenty of his fellow inmates, before finally proving his own innocence..."
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- 10/15/2020
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Aaron Wallace is back.
For Life, the 50 Cent produced hit drama inspired by the real-life story of Isaac Wright Jr. returns on November 18 for its sophomore season.
And not only did ABC drop For Life Season 2's key art, but it also released a trailer to get you pumped for the new season.
When we left Aaron Wallace, a judge granted Aaron his retrial. It's his first major step toward freedom after his imprisonment nine years ago for a crime he didn't commit.
However, the newly appointed Attorney General and the man deadset on making Aaron's life hell, Maskins, halted Aaron's transfer.
The season ended with Aaron trapped in prison with a bunch of inmates (among others) who had it in for him.
The trailer for season two gives off a more hopeful tone as we catch our first glimpse of Aaron outside of the prison walls.
He shares a...
For Life, the 50 Cent produced hit drama inspired by the real-life story of Isaac Wright Jr. returns on November 18 for its sophomore season.
And not only did ABC drop For Life Season 2's key art, but it also released a trailer to get you pumped for the new season.
When we left Aaron Wallace, a judge granted Aaron his retrial. It's his first major step toward freedom after his imprisonment nine years ago for a crime he didn't commit.
However, the newly appointed Attorney General and the man deadset on making Aaron's life hell, Maskins, halted Aaron's transfer.
The season ended with Aaron trapped in prison with a bunch of inmates (among others) who had it in for him.
The trailer for season two gives off a more hopeful tone as we catch our first glimpse of Aaron outside of the prison walls.
He shares a...
- 10/15/2020
- by Jasmine Blu
- TVfanatic
In today’s TV news roundup, NBC released a trailer for the fifth season of “This Is Us,” and HBO Max renewed “Craftopia” for a second season.
Casting
Kathleen Turner will reprise her role in the third and final season of Netflix’s “The Kominsky Method.” The actor returns in her role of Roz Volander, a skilled doctor who has a volatile relationship with Sandy Kominsky (Michael Douglas). In the upcoming season, Roz will join her daughter Mindy (Sarah Baker) in Los Angeles. Turner is represented by Buchwald and Culture Group.
Renewals
HBO Max has renewed its competition series “Craftopia” for a second season, set to debut in 2021. The eight-episode season, titled “Craftopia: Holiday Showdown” will feature new contestants and inventive challenges. The show is hosted and executive produced by crafting expert Lauren Riihimaki, and Rhett Bachner and Brien Meagher also executive produce for B17 Entertainment with Claire Kosloff signed on as showrunner.
Casting
Kathleen Turner will reprise her role in the third and final season of Netflix’s “The Kominsky Method.” The actor returns in her role of Roz Volander, a skilled doctor who has a volatile relationship with Sandy Kominsky (Michael Douglas). In the upcoming season, Roz will join her daughter Mindy (Sarah Baker) in Los Angeles. Turner is represented by Buchwald and Culture Group.
Renewals
HBO Max has renewed its competition series “Craftopia” for a second season, set to debut in 2021. The eight-episode season, titled “Craftopia: Holiday Showdown” will feature new contestants and inventive challenges. The show is hosted and executive produced by crafting expert Lauren Riihimaki, and Rhett Bachner and Brien Meagher also executive produce for B17 Entertainment with Claire Kosloff signed on as showrunner.
- 10/14/2020
- by Janet W. Lee
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: For Life‘s Aaron Wallace is embarking on a new chapter, and the key art for Season 2 of the ABC drama series reflects that.
It features Wallace (Nicholas Pinnock) outside the prison fence with the tagline, “Never stop fighting.” (see it below)
The slogan also is at the heart of the first Season 2 trailer for the Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson-executive produced series. In it, Wallace promises a fellow inmate that he will never forget his experience behind bars as he walks to freedom. The trailer also provides a glimpse at his post-prison life. (watch it above)
Inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr., who was wrongfully convicted but got his conviction overturned while in prison and became a licensed attorney, For Life’s first season followed Wallace (Pinnock) as he represented himself and other inmates in court.
As creator/executive producer Hank Steinberg told Deadline in a July interview,...
It features Wallace (Nicholas Pinnock) outside the prison fence with the tagline, “Never stop fighting.” (see it below)
The slogan also is at the heart of the first Season 2 trailer for the Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson-executive produced series. In it, Wallace promises a fellow inmate that he will never forget his experience behind bars as he walks to freedom. The trailer also provides a glimpse at his post-prison life. (watch it above)
Inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr., who was wrongfully convicted but got his conviction overturned while in prison and became a licensed attorney, For Life’s first season followed Wallace (Pinnock) as he represented himself and other inmates in court.
As creator/executive producer Hank Steinberg told Deadline in a July interview,...
- 10/14/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Update Sunday Am: Filming on ABC’s For Life won’t resume Monday as previously scheduled after multiple positive test results for individuals working on the series late last week. To comply with local government guidelines and to ensure the safety of the cast and crew, For Life producer Sony Pictures TV has made a decision to suspend filming for two weeks.
The drama’s cast and crew have been notified of the extended production hiatus, which comes after shooting was paused early on Friday over what the studio described at the time as “inconsistent test results.”
New York, where For Life films, has strict Covid quarantine rules. French tennis player Benoît Paire was forced to withdraw from the recent U.S. Open after a positive Covid test and self-isolate for two weeks even after producing multiple negative followup results. Players who had been in contact with him also had...
The drama’s cast and crew have been notified of the extended production hiatus, which comes after shooting was paused early on Friday over what the studio described at the time as “inconsistent test results.”
New York, where For Life films, has strict Covid quarantine rules. French tennis player Benoît Paire was forced to withdraw from the recent U.S. Open after a positive Covid test and self-isolate for two weeks even after producing multiple negative followup results. Players who had been in contact with him also had...
- 9/13/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
New York is officially back in the TV production business. Cameras have started rolling ABC’s drama series For Life, starring Nicholas Pinnock, and HBO Max’s limited series The Flight Attendant, headlined and exec produced by Kaley Cuoco.
For Life, from Sony Pictures Television, is believed to be the first series to return to production in New York; it started shooting its second season August 26. Executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson posted an image of Pinnock wearing a mask on the set Saturday. (You can see it below.)
The Flight Attendant, from Warner Bros TV, resumed filming today. Star/executive producer Cuoco shared the news on Instagram next to images of her and her co-star Michiel Huisman, both wearing masks. (You can check them out below the post.)
New York allowed for film and TV production op get going again last month when the city entered Phase 4 of its reopening.
For Life, from Sony Pictures Television, is believed to be the first series to return to production in New York; it started shooting its second season August 26. Executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson posted an image of Pinnock wearing a mask on the set Saturday. (You can see it below.)
The Flight Attendant, from Warner Bros TV, resumed filming today. Star/executive producer Cuoco shared the news on Instagram next to images of her and her co-star Michiel Huisman, both wearing masks. (You can check them out below the post.)
New York allowed for film and TV production op get going again last month when the city entered Phase 4 of its reopening.
- 8/31/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
For Life is not an easy sell as a broadcast drama. Inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr., who was wrongfully convicted but got his conviction overturned while in prison and became a licensed attorney, the series’ first season was set in prison. It followed Aaron Wallace (Nicholas Pinnock) as he represents himself and his fellow inmates in court, while also exposing injustices and racial profiling in the American legal system as well as the flaws in the prison system.
The series, from creator/executive producer Hank Steinberg and executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, was a modest linear ratings performer but drew solid digital viewership, earning a Season 2 renewal in the weeks following the death of George Floyd when the themes explored in the show became part of the national conversation.
In an interview with Deadline, Steinberg and Jackson discuss For Life‘s increased timeliness and the bigger responsibility that comes with it.
The series, from creator/executive producer Hank Steinberg and executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, was a modest linear ratings performer but drew solid digital viewership, earning a Season 2 renewal in the weeks following the death of George Floyd when the themes explored in the show became part of the national conversation.
In an interview with Deadline, Steinberg and Jackson discuss For Life‘s increased timeliness and the bigger responsibility that comes with it.
- 7/9/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr, ABC’s freshman legal drama For Life follows Aaron Wallace (played by Nicholas Pinnock), a prisoner who takes on the justice system by becoming a lawyer, fighting cases for other inmates while trying to overturn his own wrongful conviction.
When executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson was first introduced to Wright, he knew he had stumbled on something unique.
“I was blown away by it,” Jackson said during Deadline’s Contenders Television virtual event, where he was joined by executive producer and creator Hank Steinberg just before the news that the network had renewed the show for a second season. “I had never heard of a situation like that where you represented yourself and get back 70 years plus life.”
He felt that Wright — who was wrongfully convicted and sentenced to life in prison in 1991, eventually working as a paralegal to help other inmates...
When executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson was first introduced to Wright, he knew he had stumbled on something unique.
“I was blown away by it,” Jackson said during Deadline’s Contenders Television virtual event, where he was joined by executive producer and creator Hank Steinberg just before the news that the network had renewed the show for a second season. “I had never heard of a situation like that where you represented yourself and get back 70 years plus life.”
He felt that Wright — who was wrongfully convicted and sentenced to life in prison in 1991, eventually working as a paralegal to help other inmates...
- 6/20/2020
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Can one make a difference in the first season of the For Life TV show on ABC? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like For Life is cancelled or renewed for season two. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustration when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we invite you to rate all of the first season episodes of For Life here. *Status Update Below.
An ABC legal and family drama, the For Life TV show is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. and stars Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, Mary Stuart Masterson, Boris McGiver, Felonious Munk, and 50 Cent. The series follows the tale of Aaron Wallace (Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed...
An ABC legal and family drama, the For Life TV show is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. and stars Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, Mary Stuart Masterson, Boris McGiver, Felonious Munk, and 50 Cent. The series follows the tale of Aaron Wallace (Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed...
- 6/16/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Tuesdays at 10:00 Pm continues to be a rough timeslot for the alphabet network. Many ABC shows have been cancelled in that timeslot over the years and the most recent occupant, Emergence, didn't draw strong ratings either. Now, the alphabet network is trying a different kind of legal drama. Will that work? Will For Life be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned. *Status Update Below.
A legal and family drama series, the For Life TV show is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. and stars Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, Mary Stuart Masterson, Boris McGiver, Felonious Munk, and 50 Cent. The series follows the tale of Aaron Wallace (Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed lawyer while still in prison. Wright litigates cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn...
A legal and family drama series, the For Life TV show is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. and stars Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, Mary Stuart Masterson, Boris McGiver, Felonious Munk, and 50 Cent. The series follows the tale of Aaron Wallace (Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed lawyer while still in prison. Wright litigates cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn...
- 6/16/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The cop show is almost as old as television itself. The earliest police dramas birthed the idea of a narrative in which good (police) and bad (criminal) were clearly defined.
But fast-forward to the present and mass protests across the United States following the deaths of Black men and women including George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Michael Brown Jr. at the hands of police officers, and the role that cop shows — both fictional and nonfictional — play in forming ideology and normalizing police brutality is under heightened scrutiny.
Paramount Network recently canceled the long-running series “Cops” after more than 30 years and 33 seasons. Then A&e followed suit by axing “Live Pd,” one of its highest-rated shows. The cast and showrunner of “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” made a very public donation of $100,000 to the National Bail Fund Network on June 2, in a move condemning Floyd’s killing. That same day, Dick Wolf, king of the modern cop show,...
But fast-forward to the present and mass protests across the United States following the deaths of Black men and women including George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Michael Brown Jr. at the hands of police officers, and the role that cop shows — both fictional and nonfictional — play in forming ideology and normalizing police brutality is under heightened scrutiny.
Paramount Network recently canceled the long-running series “Cops” after more than 30 years and 33 seasons. Then A&e followed suit by axing “Live Pd,” one of its highest-rated shows. The cast and showrunner of “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” made a very public donation of $100,000 to the National Bail Fund Network on June 2, in a move condemning Floyd’s killing. That same day, Dick Wolf, king of the modern cop show,...
- 6/16/2020
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
ABC on Monday night announced the status of its remaining bubble series, and while it was good news for one of them, it was bad news for the other.
The Baker and the Beauty has been canceled after a nine-episode freshman season.
Based on the Israeli series, the series starred Victor Rasuk as Daniel Garcia, a regular Joe who works at his parents’ Cuban bakery in Miami.
On the night that his girlfriend Vanessa proposes to him by singing Taylor Swift’s “Love Story” in the middle of a fancy restaurant, Daniel bumps into the beautiful Noa Hamilton (Dynasty‘s Nathalie Kelley), a model-turned-fashion mogul who is coming off a highly publicized split with her cheating actor boyfriend.
An unlikely romance between the baker and the beauty kicks off, but unfortunately, the series went largely ignored in traditional ratings.
It averaged around 2.5 million viewers and a 0.5 rating in the all-important 18-49 demographic.
The Baker and the Beauty has been canceled after a nine-episode freshman season.
Based on the Israeli series, the series starred Victor Rasuk as Daniel Garcia, a regular Joe who works at his parents’ Cuban bakery in Miami.
On the night that his girlfriend Vanessa proposes to him by singing Taylor Swift’s “Love Story” in the middle of a fancy restaurant, Daniel bumps into the beautiful Noa Hamilton (Dynasty‘s Nathalie Kelley), a model-turned-fashion mogul who is coming off a highly publicized split with her cheating actor boyfriend.
An unlikely romance between the baker and the beauty kicks off, but unfortunately, the series went largely ignored in traditional ratings.
It averaged around 2.5 million viewers and a 0.5 rating in the all-important 18-49 demographic.
- 6/16/2020
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
The case will continue on For Life. ABC just announced they've renewed the dramatic TV show for the 2020-21 season.
Based on the true story of Isaac Wright Junior, the drama series follows the tale of Aaron Wallace (Nicholas Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed lawyer while still in prison. The cast also includes Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, Mary Stuart Masterson, Boris McGiver, Felonious Munk, and 50 Cent.
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Based on the true story of Isaac Wright Junior, the drama series follows the tale of Aaron Wallace (Nicholas Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed lawyer while still in prison. The cast also includes Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, Mary Stuart Masterson, Boris McGiver, Felonious Munk, and 50 Cent.
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- 6/16/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
ABC has ordered a second season of midseason legal drama series For Life. The show, from creator Hank Steinberg, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Sony Pictures TV and ABC Studios, was one of two freshman series left on the bubble by ABC after it made the bulk of its renewals and cancellations last month. The other, The Baker and the Beauty, has been canceled.
Following a modest ratings start, For Life, Inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. who was wrongfully convicted as drug kingpin but got his conviction overturned while in prison and became a licensed attorney, quickly developed a following. Its prospects were boosted by solid digital viewership despite soft linear numbers. Additionally, the network brass have been big fans of series’ star Nicholas Pinnock and believed in the show’s potential, though some adjustments to the concept are expected for Season 2.
Already considered a solid contender for renewal,...
Following a modest ratings start, For Life, Inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. who was wrongfully convicted as drug kingpin but got his conviction overturned while in prison and became a licensed attorney, quickly developed a following. Its prospects were boosted by solid digital viewership despite soft linear numbers. Additionally, the network brass have been big fans of series’ star Nicholas Pinnock and believed in the show’s potential, though some adjustments to the concept are expected for Season 2.
Already considered a solid contender for renewal,...
- 6/16/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
“For Life” has been renewed for a second season at ABC, Variety has learned, while “The Baker and the Beauty” has been canceled after one season.
Inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr., “For Life” is a fictional serialized drama about an imprisoned man, Aaron Wallace (Nicholas Pinnock), who becomes a lawyer litigating cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit.
“It has been a profound honor working with Isaac Wright, Jr. and Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson to create a show that, through the prism of Isaac’s experience in our broken criminal justice system, has been able to highlight the racial inequality that plagues this country,” said series creator Hank Steinberg. “The show’s renewal will allow us to continue to do that and I am extremely grateful to Sony Pictures Television and ABC for all of their support.
Inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr., “For Life” is a fictional serialized drama about an imprisoned man, Aaron Wallace (Nicholas Pinnock), who becomes a lawyer litigating cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit.
“It has been a profound honor working with Isaac Wright, Jr. and Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson to create a show that, through the prism of Isaac’s experience in our broken criminal justice system, has been able to highlight the racial inequality that plagues this country,” said series creator Hank Steinberg. “The show’s renewal will allow us to continue to do that and I am extremely grateful to Sony Pictures Television and ABC for all of their support.
- 6/16/2020
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
ABC has renewed the freshman legal drama “For Life” for a second season and opted not to move forward with a second season of “The Baker and the Beauty,” the network announced Monday.
Created by Hank Steinberg and produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, “For Life” debuted back in February and wrapped its freshman run last month. The series is a fictional serialized legal and family drama about an imprisoned man, Aaron Wallace, who becomes a lawyer litigating cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit. It is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr.
“The Baker and the Beauty” debuted back in April and starred Victor Rasuk and “Dynasty” alum Nathalie Kelley as a baker who falls in with an international celebrity and fashion mogul after they meet during a wild night out in Miami.
Also Read: ABC Cancels 'Bless This Mess,...
Created by Hank Steinberg and produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, “For Life” debuted back in February and wrapped its freshman run last month. The series is a fictional serialized legal and family drama about an imprisoned man, Aaron Wallace, who becomes a lawyer litigating cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit. It is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr.
“The Baker and the Beauty” debuted back in April and starred Victor Rasuk and “Dynasty” alum Nathalie Kelley as a baker who falls in with an international celebrity and fashion mogul after they meet during a wild night out in Miami.
Also Read: ABC Cancels 'Bless This Mess,...
- 6/16/2020
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Aaron Wallace’s case isn’t closed just yet: ABC has renewed its legal drama For Life for a second season, TVLine has learned.
Across its 13-episode freshman run, For Life averaged a 0.56 demo rating and 2.5 million total viewers (in Live+Same Day numbers) — up in the demo but down in viewers compared to ill-fated time slot predecessor Emergence. Out of the 10 dramas ABC aired this past TV season, it ranked No. 6 in the demo but next-to-last in audience (only topping The Baker and the Beauty).
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Across its 13-episode freshman run, For Life averaged a 0.56 demo rating and 2.5 million total viewers (in Live+Same Day numbers) — up in the demo but down in viewers compared to ill-fated time slot predecessor Emergence. Out of the 10 dramas ABC aired this past TV season, it ranked No. 6 in the demo but next-to-last in audience (only topping The Baker and the Beauty).
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- 6/16/2020
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
“I felt that the weight of Aaron’s world was literally on top of him and so I worked with his shoulders being hunched and him trying and fighting to stand proud and be upright,” actor Nicholas Pinnock reveals in his exclusive interview with Gold Derby about playing imprisoned protagonist Aaron Wallace in “For Life” (watch the video above). He continues, “It’s like two negative ends of a magnet trying to press together, but they just won’t, so he, from the inside, is trying to be his former self.” The new legal drama series is inspired by the life of executive producer Isaac Wright Jr., who was serving a life sentence for a wrongful conviction, but got himself exonerated and became a lawyer.
“For Life” begins Aaron’s story after nine years behind bars, when he has “almost a poised and ready aggression just in case of anything...
“For Life” begins Aaron’s story after nine years behind bars, when he has “almost a poised and ready aggression just in case of anything...
- 5/26/2020
- by Riley Chow
- Gold Derby
“For Life” adapts the real-life story of its executive producer Isaac Wright Jr., who was serving a life sentence for a wrongful conviction, but became a lawyer and got himself exonerated in the process. Hank Steinberg created the legal drama for ABC, with the character of Aaron Wallace played by Nicholas Pinnock as surrogate for Wright. “Isaac was arrested back in the late 80s and in prison in the 90s, so it’s 25/30 years later and we’re updating his story in a number of ways,” Steinberg explains in an exclusive interview with Gold Derby (watch the video above).
“The experiences that Aaron has in prison are loosely inspired by some of the things that happened to Isaac, but he was never involved in a big prison riot with 50 Cent,” Steinberg laughs as he references the fellow executive producer who got the rights to Wright’s story and later recurred...
“The experiences that Aaron has in prison are loosely inspired by some of the things that happened to Isaac, but he was never involved in a big prison riot with 50 Cent,” Steinberg laughs as he references the fellow executive producer who got the rights to Wright’s story and later recurred...
- 5/21/2020
- by Riley Chow
- Gold Derby
Following a modest linear Live+Same Day debut, ABC’s new midseason legal drama For Life is showing some strong digital legs.
After 35 days of delayed viewing on linear and digital platforms, the series debut of For Life grew to 8.6 million total viewers and a 2.53 rating among Adults 18-49. That is an increase of +5.4 million total viewers and by +242% among Adults 18-49 from Live+Same Day to Multiplatform+35 Day.
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Without multi-platform play factored in, For Life‘s 18-49 rating rose by +100% from its Live+Same Day to s Live+35 Day, the biggest playback increase for any new broadcast midseason debut — scripted or unscripted — this season.
For...
After 35 days of delayed viewing on linear and digital platforms, the series debut of For Life grew to 8.6 million total viewers and a 2.53 rating among Adults 18-49. That is an increase of +5.4 million total viewers and by +242% among Adults 18-49 from Live+Same Day to Multiplatform+35 Day.
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Without multi-platform play factored in, For Life‘s 18-49 rating rose by +100% from its Live+Same Day to s Live+35 Day, the biggest playback increase for any new broadcast midseason debut — scripted or unscripted — this season.
For...
- 4/1/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
There’s a new sheriff in town at Bellmore Penitentiary, Cassius Dawkins (played by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson) endeavors to make clear in this sneak peek from ABC’s midseason drama For Life.
Upon setting foot in Bellmore in last week’s episode, Dawkins wasted no time flexing, borrowing series protagonist Aaron Wallace’s (played by Nicholas Pinnock) secret burner phone to no less than order a hit on a fellow inmate — and then later take said phone from its owner. When last we tuned in, senior Co Foster (Glenn Fleshler) had arrived home to find his family tied up and...
Upon setting foot in Bellmore in last week’s episode, Dawkins wasted no time flexing, borrowing series protagonist Aaron Wallace’s (played by Nicholas Pinnock) secret burner phone to no less than order a hit on a fellow inmate — and then later take said phone from its owner. When last we tuned in, senior Co Foster (Glenn Fleshler) had arrived home to find his family tied up and...
- 3/30/2020
- TVLine.com
Vulture Watch
Can this new series outperform Emergence, the timeslot's previous occupant? Has the For Life TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on ABC? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of For Life, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
Airing on the ABC television network, the For Life TV show is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. and stars Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, Mary Stuart Masterson, Boris McGiver, Felonious Munk, and 50 Cent. The series follows the tale of Aaron Wallace (Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed lawyer while still in prison. Wright...
Can this new series outperform Emergence, the timeslot's previous occupant? Has the For Life TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on ABC? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of For Life, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
Airing on the ABC television network, the For Life TV show is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. and stars Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, Mary Stuart Masterson, Boris McGiver, Felonious Munk, and 50 Cent. The series follows the tale of Aaron Wallace (Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed lawyer while still in prison. Wright...
- 2/13/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
In the 50 Cent-produced drama series For Life, ABC draws inspiration from the extraordinary true story of Isaac Wright Jr., a man who was wrongfully accused of being a drug kingpin and taught himself law in prison to overturn his life sentence. The new show won't be an exact retelling of Wright's past, but it'll adapt the contours of his experience. It follows a man named Aaron Wallace (Nicholas Pinnock) who fights cases for his fellow inmates while working to overturn his own conviction. Now a bar-certified lawyer and one of the series's executive producers, Wright by no means had a straightforward journey. Here are all the twists and turns that he encountered while on the path to clearing his name and building a law career.
Wright Practiced Law in Prison
In 1991, Wright was charged with running one of New Jersey's largest narcotics distribution networks, unsuccessfully representing himself in his first trial.
Wright Practiced Law in Prison
In 1991, Wright was charged with running one of New Jersey's largest narcotics distribution networks, unsuccessfully representing himself in his first trial.
- 2/11/2020
- by Stacey Nguyen
- Popsugar.com
At first glance, For Life seems like a story that could only be made up in Hollywood. The new ABC legal drama, premiering Tuesday, Feb. 11, follows Aaron Wallace, a man sentenced to life who becomes a lawyer litigating the cases of other inmates while he fights to overturn his own sentence in a crime he didn't commit. Starring Nicholas Pinnock and hailing from executive producer Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, the series offers an examination of the flaws present in the U.S. penal and legal systems. What's more, it's actually based on a true story. Isaac Wright, Jr., who also serves as executive producer here, was an entrepreneur who told Esquire that he'd co-created the girl group Cover...
- 2/11/2020
- E! Online
Van Jones gave the crowd an assignment at the end of Wednesday night’s premiere of the ABC drama series “For Life” at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall.
“This show cannot fail,” Jones, the activist and CNN host and commentator, said after moderating panel with stars and producers of the show that revolves around the theme of criminal justice reform, Jones’ signature issue.
He exhorted the audience to use their “walking, talking superpower” of social media platforms to build word-of-mouth for the Feb. 11 premiere of the series from “Power” executive producer Curtis Jackson, Sony Pictures TV and creator/showrunner Hank Steinberg. Jackson, aka rap mogul 50 Cent, reinforced Jones’ statement: “It absolutely cannot fail,” he deadpanned.
“For Life” was inspired by the jaw-dropping story of Isaac Wright Jr, who was framed for selling drugs in 1991 and given a life sentence under New Jersey’s then-new “drug kingpin” law. In prison...
“This show cannot fail,” Jones, the activist and CNN host and commentator, said after moderating panel with stars and producers of the show that revolves around the theme of criminal justice reform, Jones’ signature issue.
He exhorted the audience to use their “walking, talking superpower” of social media platforms to build word-of-mouth for the Feb. 11 premiere of the series from “Power” executive producer Curtis Jackson, Sony Pictures TV and creator/showrunner Hank Steinberg. Jackson, aka rap mogul 50 Cent, reinforced Jones’ statement: “It absolutely cannot fail,” he deadpanned.
“For Life” was inspired by the jaw-dropping story of Isaac Wright Jr, who was framed for selling drugs in 1991 and given a life sentence under New Jersey’s then-new “drug kingpin” law. In prison...
- 2/6/2020
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
ABC’s new legal drama For Life tackles a topic that is all too well known. Inspired by the life of Isaac Wright, Jr, the show centers on Aaron Wallace (played by Nicholas Pinnock), a victim of a flawed legal system who takes matters into his own hands. As a prisoner, Aaron becomes a lawyer, litigating cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit. His quest for freedom is driven by his desperate desire to get back to the family he loves and reclaim the life that was stolen from him.
During the show’s presentation at the TCA winter press tour, creator and executive producer Hank Steinberg talked about how it differentiated from other legal dramas. “It’s a serialized show with procedural elements inside it… what it is is incredibly emotional. That is, I think, what is...
During the show’s presentation at the TCA winter press tour, creator and executive producer Hank Steinberg talked about how it differentiated from other legal dramas. “It’s a serialized show with procedural elements inside it… what it is is incredibly emotional. That is, I think, what is...
- 1/8/2020
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Legal dramas present their own particular challenge in TV, and when one is based on a real-life individual, it brings some added pressure to the people at the center of the show. This was the case for “For Life” star Nicholas Pinnock, who plays a character based on Isaac Wright Jr., a man who rose to become a licensed attorney after serving a prison sentence based on a false conviction.
“For me, it was important to grab an essence of who he was. The way he deals with things, his composure, his level-headedness, his steady demeanor was something I felt was important to capture for the role,” Pinnock said on Wednesday at the Television Critics Association Winter 2020 Press Tour.
Wright Jr. is an executive producer on the series. Being an active part of the show’s production meant that he had a chance to reflect on his experiences in a...
“For me, it was important to grab an essence of who he was. The way he deals with things, his composure, his level-headedness, his steady demeanor was something I felt was important to capture for the role,” Pinnock said on Wednesday at the Television Critics Association Winter 2020 Press Tour.
Wright Jr. is an executive producer on the series. Being an active part of the show’s production meant that he had a chance to reflect on his experiences in a...
- 1/8/2020
- by Steve Greene
- Indiewire
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