Life (2007)

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Season 2
  • Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 26, 2007
Season #: 2, 1
User Score
7.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 101 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 71 out of 101
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 101
  3. Negative: 27 out of 101
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  1. SunilM.
    Sep 30, 2008
    5
    Dopey, overrated show only a critic could love. Stunningly unoriginal. Oh, and am I the only one who thinks Damian Lewis looks like a total dweeb?
  2. CynM.
    Oct 10, 2008
    10
    This is a fantastic show that get absolutely NO press! I don't understand the logic of spending time and effort into developing a show and not promoting it.
  3. AnnC.
    Oct 8, 2008
    10
    Great writing and brilliant performance by Damian Lewis. A fabulous show who for intelligent TV watchers. The best show on NBC. If the network would promote it and give it a good time slot, the show would do better in the ratings.
  4. ConnieA.
    Oct 8, 2008
    10
    Life is the best show on TV this season (and last as well). If it stays on all season I will continue with regular channel TV. If not, cable channels will convert me from NBC.
  5. Vanessa
    Oct 8, 2008
    10
    Damian Lewis, Sarah Shahi, Adfam Arkin and al of the other actors, writers, producers and crew are making Life one of my new favorite shows to watch on TV. NBC has a real hit on their hands if they only promoted it more! The music and writing is superb and the acting is amazing! I hope that NBC steps up and promotes this great show more so more people can catch onto Life!
  6. Tom
    Sep 30, 2008
    10
    This is the best show on tv. the best. nice job introducing a new character in capt. tidwell, good guy? bad guy? love him? hate him? just adds to the unpredictability of the show. to those who don't like to pay attention when watching tv, sorry, this show is not for you.
  7. LisaJ
    Apr 1, 2009
    10
    Currently, Life is the single best show on TV. It's well written, witty, intelligent and keeps me on the edge of my seat waiting for the next episode. Summed up: Brilliant series with a great cast!
  8. Thoughtless4U
    Oct 15, 2008
    10
    Great show, but needs lots and lots more promotion because it isn't gonna stick around when no one watches is because no one knows it's on! Friday nights, 10:00 pm, NBC.
  9. AimeeP.
    Oct 10, 2008
    9
    Excellent show! I love Damian Lewis. It's just a fun show to watch.
  10. YvonneC
    Dec 3, 2008
    10
    Favorite show on television !!
  11. TravisG.
    Oct 29, 2008
    10
    Wonderfully scripted and acted. It's funny and exciting!
  12. RinaF.
    Oct 6, 2008
    8
    A very smart entertaining show. The cast of Life work well together a chemistry between the audience and each other make this an extremely enjoyable program.
  13. Mike
    Oct 7, 2008
    10
    So many great details to uncover; bad cops, crooked officials, revenge, alcoholism, daddy issues and instant wealth. Such tight writing. Like a feature film every week.
  14. DebraM.
    Oct 8, 2008
    10
    Great show! The story lines are interesting and the acting is excellent.
  15. SusanN.
    Oct 9, 2008
    10
    I love this show. I wish there had been reruns this summer to increase the interest in the show. Doesn't get the promotion other less worthy shows get imo.
  16. BethanyK.
    Apr 13, 2009
    10
    I really do not want this show canceled.
  17. BelindaL
    Apr 1, 2009
    9
    Okay, I'm in the UK so haven't seen the second season yet but I seriously can't wait.
  18. CrystalC
    Apr 9, 2009
    10
    I love this show and it needs to be given another season !!!!!
  19. wonk
    May 5, 2009
    10
    Renew "Life" for a Third Season!!!! I love the whole buddhist cop schtick!
  20. RyanG
    May 9, 2009
    10
    Brilliant show. Can't believe NBC cancelled it.
  21. AmberF
    Dec 22, 2008
    10
    This is the best show on TV today, and I am so excited that NBC has given it a 3rd season. Charlie Crews deserves it, and Damian Lewis' portrayal of this character is fantastic!
  22. angelaS.
    Oct 9, 2008
    10
    I have been watching this very interesting and not run of the mill program since the beginning. The writing, the acting and the overall atmosphere of the show just keeps me coming back and wanting more!
  23. ConnorM
    Jan 1, 2009
    10
    Always good. Always surprising. The combination of both a compelling overall story arc and the internally contained story arc of each episode make it great for both people who have watched from the beginning and newcomers to the series, unlike shows like "lost" or "heroes". The overall story arc has a complexity rarely seen by basic cable TV series... all in all, not only well worth Always good. Always surprising. The combination of both a compelling overall story arc and the internally contained story arc of each episode make it great for both people who have watched from the beginning and newcomers to the series, unlike shows like "lost" or "heroes". The overall story arc has a complexity rarely seen by basic cable TV series... all in all, not only well worth watching, but an artfully and intelligently executed series.… Expand
  24. AmyD
    Jan 29, 2009
    10
    Just about the best show on network TV. Incredibly entertaining, well written and well acted-its a life raft in a sea of horribly crappy television.
  25. ZiadB
    Jan 30, 2009
    10
    This is a smart and funny show.
  26. JulieT
    Apr 11, 2009
    10
    There is an online petition to save the show. Go to petitiononline(dot com) and search for Life. Please sign if you want to see Life back for third season.
  27. LaurenC
    Apr 27, 2009
    10
    I will boycott NBC if they cancel Life in favor of Leno!! Leno needs to bow out gracefully or DIAF whichever comes first!
  28. JAL
    Oct 13, 2008
    10
    I love this show. It is so sad that NBC has put this show on the Friday night Hell spot. I enjoyed Damian Lewis' quirky ways in Season 1. Bring it back, PLEASE!
  29. MarkL
    Oct 18, 2008
    10
    "Life" is a truly excellent show, the first major-network show in years I make a point of watching. Every character is complex, interesting, and engaging. Kudos to NBC for renewing it - now how about some promotion?
  30. IsaacN.
    Oct 19, 2008
    10
    Charlie Crews is the most intriguing character on network TV.
  31. BillN
    Jan 22, 2009
    10
    I love this show. Damian Lewis has brought to life a great character with his Zen Detective. And Sarah Shahi is the hottest sidekick in law enforcement. The only complaint I have is that it is time to stick a pin in the sub-plot of why Crews was sent to prison. But every episode has interesting plots and the interaction between Crews and Reese is something I look forward to each week.
  32. miguels
    Apr 12, 2009
    10
    First there was Moonlighting, then there was Twin Peaks, and now we have Life. Absolutely brilliant.
  33. VL
    Apr 22, 2009
    10
    Fantastic show - I normally hate watching cop shows, but this show is not your average procedural. The characters are well-developed, the writing is witty, and the actors are brilliant. Please bring it back for a third season!
  34. AlexM
    Nov 29, 2008
    10
    I love everything about this show! It's hilarious, interesting, and very addicting. I was hooked after one episode.

Awards & Rankings

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#31 Best TV Season of 2008
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#24 Most Discussed TV Season of 2008
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#37 Most Shared TV Season of 2008

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Baltimore Sun
    Reviewed by: David Zurawik
    75
    Crews is complicated, moody and downright strange most of the time, but in the hands of a talented team of writers and producers, it results in a drama that is funny, edgy and multilayered.
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  2. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    80
    In general, we like his character, and Reese's. They have a new boss named Kevin Tidwell (Donal Logue), who doesn't start off all good or all bad. Neither does the show. But if it can maintain this level of quality, it's got a shot.
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  3. PopMatters
    Reviewed by: Cynthia Fuchs
    60
    Dani of the Perfectly Tousled Locks watches Charlie for the rest of us, her responses shaping ours.
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