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Life

2007–2009 · Crime, Drama, Mystery · 2 seasons · ★ 7.6

CanceledNBC+12
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Synopsis of Life

In Los Angeles in 2007, detective Charlie Crews is released from Pelican Bay State Prison after twelve years serving a life sentence for a triple murder he never committed. A DNA test exonerates him, and the lawsuit he files against the city and the Police Department gets him his job back along with a settlement that makes him a millionaire. Returning to the force is not simple. His new partner, detective Dani Reese, has just overcome a drug addiction and is wary of his eccentricities, while Lieutenant Karen Davis watches him with suspicion and looks for a way to push him out. Crews wants to rebuild his life and understand what really happened, but the weight of the lost years does not disappear with an acquittal. The series, created by Rand Ravich, airs on NBC and stars Damian Lewis.

«TV's most intriguing detective. LA's most unsual crimes.»

2seasons
32episodes
45 minper episode
7.6audience scoreTMDB · 280 votes
8.3IMDb rating35,667 votes

Seasons of Life

Season 1Season 12007 · 11 eps · ★ 8.0Season 2Season 22008 · 21 eps · ★ 8.3

Cast by Life

Damian LewisDamian LewisCharlie Crews32 episodes
Sarah ShahiSarah ShahiDani Reese32 episodes
Brent SextonBrent SextonRobert 'Bobby' Stark32 episodes
Adam ArkinAdam ArkinTed Earley32 episodes
Donal LogueDonal LogueKevin Tidwell21 episodes
Brooke LangtonBrooke LangtonConstance Griffiths12 episodes
Robin WeigertRobin WeigertLt. Karen Davis12 episodes
Jennifer Siebel NewsomJennifer Siebel NewsomJennifer Conover10 episodes
William AthertonWilliam AthertonMickey Rayborn8 episodes
Jessy SchramJessy SchramRachel Seybolt7 episodes
Victor RiversVictor RiversJack Reese7 episodes
Shashawnee HallShashawnee HallSpecial Agent Paul Bodner7 episodes
Chane't JohnsonChane't JohnsonAgent Liz Ray6 episodes
Roger Aaron BrownRoger Aaron BrownDet. Carl Ames Ret.5 episodes
Helen McCroryHelen McCroryAmanda Puryer5 episodes
Gabrielle UnionGabrielle UnionJane Seever4 episodes
Christina HendricksChristina HendricksOlivia4 episodes
Michael CudlitzMichael CudlitzMark Rawls3 episodes
Martin GreyMartin GreyMark Conover3 episodes
Beau DremannBeau DremannOfficer Dispenza3 episodes
Jon SklaroffJon SklaroffArthur Tins3 episodes
James Moses BlackJames Moses BlackSWAT Officer3 episodes
Garret DillahuntGarret DillahuntRoman Nevikov3 episodes
Geoff PiersonGeoff PiersonCharlie Crews Sr.2 episodes
Rodney RowlandRodney RowlandNeil Cudahy2 episodes
David KagenDavid KagenTins' Lawyer2 episodes
Amanda FullerAmanda FullerAnn Earley2 episodes
Benjamín BenítezTito Juarez2 episodes
Matt GeraldMatt GeraldKrebbs2 episodes
Michael HarneyMichael HarneyJohn Garrity2 episodes
Phyllis LyonsPhyllis LyonsJudith Raitt2 episodes
Titus WelliverTitus WelliverKyle Hollis2 episodes
Maeve QuinlanMaeve QuinlanLynn Gray2 episodes
Michael Shamus WilesMichael Shamus WilesPassenger2 episodes
Jennifer JaleneJennifer JaleneMaya2 episodes
Andre M. JohnsonAndre M. JohnsonStuart2 episodes
David UryDavid UryHard Case #12 episodes
Kevin Indio CopelandKevin Indio CopelandHard Case #22 episodes
Ed CorbinEd CorbinHuge Man2 episodes
Max GailMax GailDr. Jackson BridgerEpisode 1

Technical Details

Created by
Rand Ravich
Address
Daniel Sackheim, David Straiton, Peter Markle, Elodie Keene, Adam Arkin
Writing
Rand Ravich, Marjorie David, Glen Mazzara, Bob Colleary, Rafael Alvarez
Photography
Sidney Sidell
Production
Loucas George, Michael Kewley
Executive Producer
Daniel Sackheim, Far Shariat, Rand Ravich, David Semel
Network or Platform
NBC
Country
United States
Original Language
English
Premiere
September 26, 2007
Last Episode
April 8, 2009 (2x21)
Status
Canceled
Type
Fiction
Awards
2 awards and 3 nominations in total.
Links
IMDb · TMDB

Trivia about Life

Creator Rand Ravich first conceived the character of Charlie Crews as the basis of the series and, after finishing the pilot script, immediately thought of Damian Lewis for the role.
The 2007–2008 writers' strike meant that only 11 of the 22 episodes planned for the first season were completed.
In Australia, the first episode of Life on Network Ten reached 1,085 million viewers and was among the most-watched programs of that day and time slot.
Life won an AFI Award for Best Television Series in 2008 and was nominated for a VES Award for Outstanding Visual Effects, losing to Fringe.
After the first season, half of the writing team, which had started with six writers, decided to leave. According to Rand Ravich, it wasn't because of the strike or creative disagreements.
NBC expanded the initial order of seven episodes with three additional episodes on October 10, 2007, and announced the full season on November 26 of that same year.
The second season aired on Fridays at 22:00, and NBC released its first episode one week before the TV premiere through the internet and on-demand video services.
On May 4, 2009, NBC announced it was canceling the series after two seasons; the decision came after U.S. viewership fell from 10.15 million viewers at the premiere to 5.72 million in later episodes.

Sources: Wikipedia (English)

Trailer for Life

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Where to Watch Life

It is currently not available on the major streaming platforms.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does Life have?

Life has 2 seasons and 32 episodes in total.

Where to watch Life?

Ahora mismo Life no está en las principales plataformas de streaming por suscripción (la oferta puede variar según el país). Se emitió originalmente en NBC.

Has Life ended?

Yes. Life was canceled, and its final episode aired on April 8, 2009.

Who is in Life?

The main cast includes Damian Lewis (Charlie Crews), Sarah Shahi (Dani Reese), Brent Sexton (Robert 'Bobby' Stark) and Adam Arkin (Ted Earley).

Who created Life?

Life is created by Rand Ravich.

How long does it take to watch all of Life?

With episodes of about 45 minutes, watching all 32 episodes takes approximately 24 hours.

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