Life (2007)

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Season 1
  • Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 26, 2007
Season #: 2, 1
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
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  1. HeatherS.
    Feb 4, 2008
    10
    Damian Lewis is gorgeous. His facial expressions and dialect are spot-on for the character he plays- Charlie Crews... he is a profoundly talented actor that deserves an Emmy for his performance. I laugh myself to tears he is so funny. Can't wait for new episodes to come!
  2. Ellen
    Oct 4, 2007
    9
    Great show. Already have my DVR set to record it every week.
  3. KyalB
    Jul 9, 2008
    10
    Joins The Wire and The Shield as one of the best cop dramas on television.
  4. BenL
    Oct 10, 2007
    10
    Its almost like House meets law enforcement. Looks like my new favorite show.
  5. BeaM.
    Oct 10, 2007
    10
    Riveting.
  6. JayneK.
    Nov 2, 2007
    9
    Thoughtful, engaging show that asks a little from it's audience but pays back big. Quick becoming a slow-motion "Deadwood" reunion, even as it comes more and more into it's own. Leads are great, and supporting players are a colorful, diverse group. This show is a real gem and shouldn't be missed. Plus, it's helping me eat in a more healthy manner--whenever I eat fruit Thoughtful, engaging show that asks a little from it's audience but pays back big. Quick becoming a slow-motion "Deadwood" reunion, even as it comes more and more into it's own. Leads are great, and supporting players are a colorful, diverse group. This show is a real gem and shouldn't be missed. Plus, it's helping me eat in a more healthy manner--whenever I eat fruit I think of the lead character!… Expand
  7. bretts.
    Oct 5, 2007
    10
    Wonderfully original.
  8. alexism.
    Oct 6, 2007
    10
    I love this show!! Can't wait to see next week's episode.
  9. JenniferR.
    Oct 6, 2007
    4
    Lost 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.
  10. Joan
    Sep 30, 2007
    8
    I 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.
  11. JennetP.
    Feb 15, 2008
    9
    Interestingly, the critics who like the show are from the newspapers that intellectuals and artists read, whereas the negative reviews are all in provincial rags. In addition to the virtues already well-attested, LIFE is rich in philosophical complexity, asking questions about the nature of humanity, experience, time, etc, rather than either ignoring them or passively accepting the Interestingly, the critics who like the show are from the newspapers that intellectuals and artists read, whereas the negative reviews are all in provincial rags. In addition to the virtues already well-attested, LIFE is rich in philosophical complexity, asking questions about the nature of humanity, experience, time, etc, rather than either ignoring them or passively accepting the Judeo-Christian-humanist consensus. All this and a killer soundtrack, too! Goes to show that, just because you have a big ol' brain, don't mean you can't dance!… Expand
  12. MO
    Mar 1, 2008
    10
    This was the best show going prior to the writers strike. I'm glad to hear it will return in the fall.
  13. JackC
    Feb 9, 2009
    10
    I really like this show. I don't want to see another CSI type show anyway. Isn't this venue all played out? Crews and Reese play well off each other and make for a fun watch. I'd like to see more of Reese's dark side though.
  14. CharlieG
    Nov 1, 2007
    10
    This is a great show because you think all the way through it. If you watch tv half asleep and expect it to satisfy you, look elsewhere.
  15. TinaJ.
    Nov 2, 2007
    10
    This is one of the best shows on television in a long time. Damien Lewis and Sara Shahi are incredible.
  16. ShawnC.
    Oct 1, 2007
    10
    This 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.
  17. JenniferS.
    Nov 2, 2007
    10
    Love this show! It's smart and interesting!
  18. HD.
    Nov 8, 2007
    10
    I love this show... it is nice to watch a cop show that is interesting without being a "CSI formula"
  19. PatrickS
    Nov 9, 2007
    8
    Great show. One of the few new fall shows worth watching
  20. BrandonM.
    Dec 1, 2007
    10
    my wife and i both love this show, it has intriguing characters and a different way of thinking which is original and its sad that the professional reviewers can not see this and there too narrow minded to keep giving reviews.
  21. TerryB.
    Dec 3, 2007
    9
    Avery good show with great work by Damian Lewis- a very good character.The overall mystery is well laid out and the weekly plots are different and interesting. The humour is well placed and the weird zen material works. My favourite show this fall. Keep it on,
  22. JenelS.
    Dec 3, 2007
    10
    "Life" may be another "detective" show, but hardly. It's characters are new and inventive, and there is a ticking underlying plot that allows more to meet the eye than just solving cases.
  23. JonV.
    Dec 4, 2007
    10
    I look forward to Life every week. I want to add my vote in hopes that NBC will keep it on the air. Life has it all.
  24. MarkR
    Dec 5, 2007
    10
    I hope the network doesn't listen to bonehead critics about this show. The viewers like it and that is all that matters.
  25. JeffM.
    Dec 6, 2007
    10
    This show is one of a kind, and I think it is fantastic!!!
  26. JennieB
    Oct 27, 2007
    10
    I love this show! Please allow it the time it needs to capture loyal viewers. So many shows are yanked off the air too soon.
  27. TomJoe
    Oct 4, 2007
    9
    Damian 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?
  28. J
    Oct 5, 2007
    8
    I would give it an 81/2 if given the option. I think this show has a great deal of potential and could be a 10 if the character development includes giving the female actors in it a heart. With the exception of his lawyer I have found them to be either rude, cruel, or ding-batty. While it is always nice to see people portrayed w/ flaws I would like to at least see his partner trust him a I would give it an 81/2 if given the option. I think this show has a great deal of potential and could be a 10 if the character development includes giving the female actors in it a heart. With the exception of his lawyer I have found them to be either rude, cruel, or ding-batty. While it is always nice to see people portrayed w/ flaws I would like to at least see his partner trust him a bit more. Mr. Lewis is an outstanding actor and I am so pleased to be able to see him on TV once a week.… Expand
  29. ScooterM.
    Sep 26, 2007
    3
    Characters 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.
  30. HappyGilmore
    Sep 27, 2007
    6
    I 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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#48 Best TV Season of 2007
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#26 Most Shared TV Season of 2007

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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
  1. Variety
    Reviewed by: Laura Fries
    80
    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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  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Barry Garron
    80
    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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  3. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    60
    Mildly satisfying, but pretty formulaic.
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