Posted in: ABC, Amazon Studios, streaming, TV | Tagged: ABC, amazon, for life, IMDb TV, Rebel

Rebel & For Life: IMDb TV Not Moving Ahead with New Seasons

Published Mon, 16 Aug 2021 17:06:12 -0500

While there was some hope for both series to have futures back in July, reality came crashing down hard on Monday with word that Amazon's free streaming service IMDb TV would not be triggering the options for a third season of ABC's For Life or for a second season of ABC's Rebel. Deadline Hollywood further reports that "the decision was made after the streamer evaluated the performance of the two shows' existing seasons on the AVOD platform." In terms of shows needing saving, the move by IMDb TV means the once-NBC series Manifest is the last remaining network series with a chance at a return.

Rebel series creator & EP Krista Vernoff broke the news to fans via Twitter earlier today- here's a look:

THANK YOU to the fans behind the #SaveRebel campaign. Your passion was incredible. We have learned there won't be a Season 2, but we truly hope Rebel & the extraordinary @ErinBrockovich will continue to inspire you to fight the good fight in your communities and in your lives.

— Krista Vernoff (@KristaVernoff) August 16, 2021

The news of the show's demise only five episodes into its run came as quite a surprise to many considering how invested ABC was in initially promoting the series- with Sagal being one of those most caught off-guard. "The abrupt announcement that there would be no season 2 based on the response from our airings came as a shock and a heartbreak. Things take time to catch on. 'Rebel' tells the story of a woman who speaks up for what is right, the show has heart and purpose, funny and tears, and we, the cast, are all scratching our heads at the reversal of support from ABC," she wrote in an Instagram post at the time.

'Rebel': The Full Trailer – Series Premiere THURSDAY APRIL 8 10|9c on ABC (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZgrJqXCGUk)

Inspired by the life of Erin Brockovich today, Annie "Rebel" Bello is a blue-collar legal advocate without a law degree. She's a funny, messy, brilliant and fearless woman who cares desperately about the causes she fights for and the people she loves. When Rebel applies herself to a fight she believes in, she will win at almost any cost. The series stars Katey Sagal as Annie "Rebel" Bello, John Corbett as Grady Bello, James Lesure as Benji, Lex Scott Davis as Cassidy, Tamala Jones as Lana, Ariela Barer as Ziggie, Kevin Zegers as Nate, Sam Palladio as Luke and Andy Garcia as Cruz. Krista Vernoff ("Grey's Anatomy," "Station 19") is creator and showrunner of "Rebel." The series is executive produced by Vernoff and Alexandre Schmitt of Trip the Light, Erin Brockovich, John Davis and John Fox of Davis Entertainment, Andrew Stearn, Marc Webb and Adam Arkin. The series is produced by ABC Signature in association with Sony Pictures Television. ABC Signature, alongside 20th Television, is a part of Disney Television Studios.

Bleeding Cool TV on Instagram: For all of the stuff too random and bizarre to make the site, make sure to follow us on Instagram: Bleeding Cool TV (@bleedingcooltv).

BCTV Daily Dispatch: For a look at what's going on across the television and streaming landscape, sign up for Bleeding Cool's daily email round-up of the news you need to know here.

Enjoyed this? Please share on social media!