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. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    60
    Mildly satisfying, but pretty formulaic.
  2. Seattle Post-Intelligencer
    Reviewed by: Melanie McFarland
    60
    While one can never count out a decent cop show, Life's main character is so weird he either fascinates you immediately or turns you off.
  3. Kansas City Star
    Reviewed by: Aaron Barnhart
    60
    There’s no doubt Life is blessed with a fine lead actor, an intriguing premise and better writing than most new shows this fall. It’s just that viewers aren’t going to find that promising TV drama buried underneath all the crime procedural.
  5. Newark Star-Ledger
    Reviewed by: Alan Sepinwall
    60
    Lewis is a strong enough actor (again, see "Band of Brothers") that there are moments where he pulls together all these tics into a character who could be interesting, but too much time gets wasted on pedestrian mysteries to give him room to work.

Awards & Rankings

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