Life is Wild

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Season 1
Metascore
44

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 19
  3. Negative: 6 out of 19

Critic Reviews

  1. Orlando Sentinel
    Reviewed by: Hal Boedeker
    60
    It is predictable and average, except for the stunning animals. They're ready for more close-ups.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Kristen Baldwin
    58
    Nothing new here; Wild is exactly what you would expect, in a "7th Heaven Goes to Africa" kind of way. [5 Oct 2007, p.67]
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  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Ray Richmond
    50
    There is both everything going on and nothing going on simultaneously in this CW hour, but the series ultimately could click, depending on where things go from here.
  5. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    50
    While some of the pilot strains to be contemporary with its youthful fixations, the only actor and character who really stands out is Atandwa Kani's Tumelo, a native South African who connects with Katie. Otherwise, it's the animals that make Life is Wild worth watching.
  6. Detroit Free Press
    Reviewed by: Mike Duffy
    50
    Far, far away from the cutting edge, Life in the Wild offers a family-drama walk on the mild side.
  7. Philadelphia Inquirer
    Reviewed by: Jonathan Storm
    50
    Life Is Wild, is serenely benign considering its title, but some families should find fun in this foolishness from far away.
  8. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    50
    Life Is Wild is a decent but not exceptional family drama set in South Africa.
  9. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Robert Lloyd
    40
    Most of the actors, who admittedly don't have much to work with, seem to be visiting rather than inhabiting their parts....All in all, a trip to the zoo will serve you better.
  10. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Ginia Bellafante
    40
    Life Is Wild, which is based on a BBC series, simply cannot be given the preapproved seal of inspection for adults, either. Why? Well, there are many reasons, but in no small part because its efforts at exposition are of the kind that would make even a young wildebeest scream: "Rewrite! Rewrite! Rewrite!"
  11. Philadelphia Daily News
    Reviewed by: Ellen Gray
    40
    Families whose kids aren't yet jaded by "Gossip Girl" and "America's Next Top Model" might find the wildlife pretty wild, and the kids a little less so.

Awards & Rankings

75
#75 Best TV Season of 2007
86
#86 Most Discussed TV Season of 2007
54
#54 Most Shared TV Season of 2007

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User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 19
  3. Negative: 3 out of 19
  1. MelT
    Mar 29, 2009
    10
    I love this show, I hate that it was canceled! They have to bring it back!!
  2. TitoC
    Jan 21, 2008
    10
    I love this show since day 1. Every week I get to know the characters a bit more - like true friends and family. I never listen to critics - I love this show since day 1. Every week I get to know the characters a bit more - like true friends and family. I never listen to critics - only to my heart; and my heart LOVES this great program. Keep this compelling new drama on the air for many years to come and I'll be happy!… Full Review »
  3. RhiannonK
    Dec 1, 2007
    10
    The pilot was a little weak, but the the rest of the episodes are interesting and fun. There are several interesting story lines. Plus I The pilot was a little weak, but the the rest of the episodes are interesting and fun. There are several interesting story lines. Plus I think the story is different, and the South African location is nice. My only complaint is that I feel The CW gave this show one of the worse possible timeslots.… Full Review »
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