Life (2007)

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Season 1
  • Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 26, 2007
Season #: 2, 1
Metascore
64

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 21
  3. Negative: 4 out of 21
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Critic Reviews

  1. USA Today
    Reviewed by: Robert Bianco
    37
    Strip away the abrasive flourishes, and what's left is a standard-issue TV mystery with cases that are too easy to solve and internal conflicts and conspiracies that make no sense.
  2. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    30
    It gets bogged down by so many procedural elements that all the character moments get squished and forced out around the edges, resulting in an uninteresting blob of an overly familiar TV show.
  3. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Tim Goodman
    25
    Just dreadful enough to want to shoot yourself and end up in the tender loving arms of the people at "Private Practice."
  5. Philadelphia Inquirer
    Reviewed by: Jonathan Storm
    10
    I could make more fun of Life, but it probably wouldn't be too good for my karma.

Awards & Rankings

48
#48 Best TV Season of 2007
7
#7 Most Discussed TV Season of 2007
26
#26 Most Shared TV Season of 2007

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 253 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 206 out of 253
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 253
  3. Negative: 41 out of 253
  1. bob516
    Dec 21, 2013
    10
    Zen philosophy in a prime-time network show, what a great concept. The police procedural simply serves as the framework to explore DamianZen philosophy in a prime-time network show, what a great concept. The police procedural simply serves as the framework to explore Damian Lewis' character, and how he deals with the world. Lewis and Shahi play their parts so well, and with the sharply written dialogue, it is a pleasure to watch and listen to.… Full Review »
  2. sjeppell
    Mar 13, 2013
    10
    The writing is great, the pacing is great, the character development is fantastic, the camera work is engaging. This is a thoroughlyThe writing is great, the pacing is great, the character development is fantastic, the camera work is engaging. This is a thoroughly entertaining show. As I came upon the last episode, I worried that it would end in medias res. But in fact, they wrap the whole thing up beautifully and you are left with a satisfied sense of having read through a long and wonderful novel.… Full Review »
  3. blendurr95
    Jan 2, 2012
    10
    Fantastic show! Contains just the right amount of drama, hilarity, and everything in between. The characters are pretty much all fantastic asFantastic show! Contains just the right amount of drama, hilarity, and everything in between. The characters are pretty much all fantastic as well. I'd highly recommend it.… Full Review »
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