Life Sentence

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Season 1
Metascore
49

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 12
  3. Negative: 2 out of 12
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  1. Variety
    Reviewed by: Sonia Saraiya
    Mar 6, 2018
    30
    The CW has done much to elevate the teen drama, but in its giddy plotting and facile characterization, Life Sentence is barely a step above a show for children.
  2. Uncle Barky
    Reviewed by: Ed Bark
    Mar 7, 2018
    25
    Life Sentence has an off-putting preciousness to it while grinding through one “crisis” after another. It doesn’t earn any sympathies because its principal characters don’t merit much more than one big “Oh, shaddup!” With the exception, perhaps, of poor Wes.

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User Score
4.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 7 out of 15
  1. netflicks9000
    Mar 18, 2018
    10
    I just finished watching the pilot and episode for this show, and it was a "wow", a top notch level of excellence. It might be too early toI just finished watching the pilot and episode for this show, and it was a "wow", a top notch level of excellence. It might be too early to say it is a potential Emmy-winner or other awards winner show just by the first episodes, but I would say it is on the "MUST SEE" list. Look forward to the next episode!… Full Review »
  2. PLD212
    Aug 2, 2018
    10
    I love this show and hope they reconsider having a second seasons. Cast is so appealing and the premise keeps a great tension going betweenI love this show and hope they reconsider having a second seasons. Cast is so appealing and the premise keeps a great tension going between deep topics like life length and value with a lively family dynamic. Styling is great of all sets and wardrobe. Reminds me the qualities of Parentood.… Full Review »
  3. gay-boy-forever
    Mar 28, 2018
    10
    what an awesome show! I am hopeful that The CW will renew Life Sentence for a 2nd Season. It's a nice "Difference" to the other Superherowhat an awesome show! I am hopeful that The CW will renew Life Sentence for a 2nd Season. It's a nice "Difference" to the other Superhero drama's they are known for.… Full Review »
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