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Generally favorable reviews- based on 253 Ratings
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Mixed: 6 out of 253
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Life (2007)Your Score0 out of 10User ScoreGenerally favorable reviews- based on 253 Ratings
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anonymous,tooOct 12, 2007Only new show this season that I watch. The nay-sayers are way off base. They can have the cloying whimsy of "Pushing Daisies" and be gone!
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michaelc.Oct 12, 2007Recorded it on a whim. Surprisingly complex yet hangs together nicely with much potential for further developement. Hope it doesn't disappoint.
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DyOct 11, 2007Pilot was wonderful, the way it incorporated Zen and the unique perspectives of one who was in prison for 12 years doing the investigating. However, the shows since then have been less original, and I'm afraid that the mystery behind Crews' framing will be an unsolvable 'Gilligan's Island Syndrome' everyone should avoid.
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BeaM.Oct 10, 2007Riveting.
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BenLOct 10, 2007Its almost like House meets law enforcement. Looks like my new favorite show.
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Hamiltonl.Oct 8, 2007It has a good plot with twists and turns. The subplot is also entertaining. The detective is quirky and fun.
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EricaROct 8, 2007An excellent pilot that has the best spin on a procedural I've seen in years. Truly chilling moments combine with smart humor to make this one of the most interesting things on television.
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WestonT.Oct 6, 2007Remember Hunter? Yeah, like that with more personal issues. The acting is better than normal, the potential for a good story is there... I just hope the writers can deliver (not too optimistic though... the new age self-help-ery is pretty annoying to get through.) If they stopped trying to be obscure without being condescending, it would help the show greatly.
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alexism.Oct 6, 2007I love this show!! Can't wait to see next week's episode.
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markc.Oct 6, 2007Love it.. just not sure did him win 15 million or 50 million for 12 years in prison.
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JenniferR.Oct 6, 2007Lost my interest quick. The dialog needs work and I am bored with the main character. Had potential but I couldn't bring myself back to watch a second episode.
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JOct 5, 2007
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bretts.Oct 5, 2007Wonderfully original.
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ROct 4, 2007Smart and witty.
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DavidWOct 4, 2007Intelligent, edgy, quirky, funny. This show has got it all! I especially like the talented character actress Robin Weigert of Deadwood fame as the Lt. I hope her character will be developed more fully in future episodes.
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emilyOct 4, 2007I accidentally taped this show as the title Life didn't catch me.....sure glad I did!! Love the characters....I watched again last night....all sort of questions...I wonder where his daughter is?????
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[Anonymous]Oct 4, 2007love it. the best new show out. totally ready to toss CSI to watch this,
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EllenOct 4, 2007Great show. Already have my DVR set to record it every week.
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TomJoeOct 4, 2007Damian Lewis is an exciting, and believable actor. I've followed his career ever since Band of Brothers, and was so excited to see he was going to take a series on NBC. The supporting cast is solid as well. The excerpts from the "documentary" are a nice change of pace ... but it does raise a question ... what happens when Crews finally solves the crime of who framed him?
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patchappsOct 3, 2007intriguing angle on cop dramas hope show doesn't get cancelled altho seems obvious that robin weigert character was in on framing charlie -- enjoyable
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ShawnC.Oct 1, 2007This is the first new show in years that absolutely blew me away. It's smart without being smug, funny without being ridiculous, and the dialog is some of the best I've ever seen on TV.
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JoanSep 30, 2007I think this is one of the better shows of the new fall season offerings. Quirky, well-written with appealing and interesting characters. Hope this is one that they don't cancel without giving it a chance.
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KarinaG.Sep 30, 2007The pilot shows a lot of promise. Lewis is the only reason I watched, but I'm glad I did cause this could turn into a really, really good series here!
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C.B.Sep 29, 2007Damian Lewis is great. I'm excited about this show.
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hayleighgSep 29, 2007Damian Lewis was the reason I gave the pilot a look....and I am glad I did.
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AndrewHSep 27, 2007I loved the pilot, and while at first Crews' quirky demeanor seemed like the lame overdone wit used so much in the past two years, his personality actually has meaning behind it, rather than just something to sound 'edgy'. The supporting cast is all right, but Lewis is definitely the highlight of the show.
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BJGSep 27, 2007I thought it hit on every cylinder. Lewis as the lead is brilliant and the underlying tones of conspiracy should be enough to keep the audience intrigued for weeks to come.
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CLSep 27, 2007This show has a great plot with an intriguing lead character, wonderful acting, and an ongoing mystery (who framed him?) that will definitely keep me watching!
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JeffreyP.Sep 27, 2007Loved the supporting cast (Sarah Shahi), but couldn't get past how odd the main character was. He wasn't funny strange but more like I really think that he has a problem strange. It made it impossible to enjoy the show...
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MarkC.Sep 27, 2007I don't watch much TV ,but have been impressed previously by Lewis' ability to employ a flawless American accent, so I watched it. Interesting story line, good cast. .... Well written and delivered, especially the line following the shooting when he tells the mortally wounded fellow to go back to sleep, that it was a bad dream..
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KristianH.Sep 27, 2007This show was extremely well written and very entertaining. Lewis is fantastic. Still love him from the Band of Brothers series. He's wonderful and quirky and mysterious all at the same time. Not to mention that there are very attractive female leads in the show as well. I was very pleased and will continue to watch as long as it's on.
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HappyGilmoreSep 27, 2007I agree with Kevin L's review except that I've only seen the first episode. I wasn't a huge fan of the first episode, although I do believe that the lead character was interesting and the actor played him well.
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ScooterM.Sep 26, 2007Characters just didn't draw me in, decided that about 1/3 of the way through the show, that there had to be something more interesting on. BORING... Real disappointed in this one, was hoping for more in the first 20 minutes that what this brought, had high hopes and was let down.
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PaulL.Sep 26, 2007I usually don't watch police shows, but this is the exception...great character development and interaction takes precedent over procedural story telling.
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halbSep 26, 2007Lewis is terrific as Charlie Crews, the backstory is compelling and the overall plot structure is promising. Here's hoping the rest of the series can match the pilot.
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RobertM.Sep 26, 2007Pretty good pilot. Lewis looks completely made for this role and the supporting cast is refreshingly not annoying! The case is weakt, but to anyone complaining about that, is missing the point of the show, well, for this episode at least.
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KevinL.Sep 26, 2007Great Television Series! The pilot of "life" was not so glamourous. It wasn't so well paced and pulled together. The premise is quite interesting with a intruging and talented lead actor. The performances are somewhat strong. The pilot wasn't so entertaining, but it picks up very much after the second episode.
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Crews quirky mannerisms don't overwhelm the plot, and the show does strikes a nice balance between whimsy and its much darker backstory.
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It's an entirely different vibe, further enhanced by a charismatic and quirky central character who is both unpredictable and impossible to pigeonhole. Given a chance to develop, Detective Charlie Crews could someday take a place with the likes of Kojak, Columbo and Monk.
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Mildly satisfying, but pretty formulaic.