10 TV Shows Just Saved From Cancellation

7. For The People

For The People
ABC

Never underestimate the power of Shonda Rhimes. The producer, and her Shondaland company, are incredibly prolific and their shows mostly very popular (hence why Netflix have signed a big deal with Rhimes), which probably goes some way to explaining ABC's decision to renew legal drama For The People.

It hasn't done too well in ratings or with critics, with negative comparisons to Shondaland hit How To Get Away With Murder, but it's been given a second chance nonetheless.

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