For Life is an American drama television series created by Hank Steinberg that premiered on ABC on February 11, 2020. The series is loosely based on the true story of Isaac Wright Jr., who was arrested for a crime he didn't commit. While in prison, he became a lawyer and helped reverse the wrongful convictions of twenty of his fellow prisoners, before finally proving his own innocence.
In June 2020, the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on November 18, 2020. In May 2021, the series was canceled after two seasons.
The series centers on Aaron Wallace, who was sentenced to life in prison for a crime he didn't commit. While incarcerated, Wallace becomes a lawyer and works as a defense attorney for others as he strives to have his own sentence overturned. The series is loosely based on the life of Isaac Wright Jr.