Where to Watch Life (2007)
- flavo43November 26, 2025Life was a compelling series with strong potential, thanks in large part to its excellent lead actors, intriguing characters, and a captivating premise: a detective wrongfully convicted of murder and corruption, sent to Pelican Bay for 12 years, then released after being exonerated. His return to the force—armed with a massive lawsuit settlement and a newly adopted zen philosophy—set the stage for a unique blend of cop drama and character study. But as much as I enjoyed the show, I always felt it missed a major opportunity. Spending over a decade in one of the toughest prisons in America would leave deep emotional and psychological scars, yet the series only touched lightly on his incarceration and potential PTSD. Flashbacks—whether triggered memories or haunting moments—could have added profound depth. I expected at least one full episode devoted to his first days inside, showing how he survived and what shaped him. Exploring that transition would have enriched his motivations and made his journey toward freedom and redemption even more powerful.
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Life (2007) has 2 seasons.
Life (2007) has 32 episodes.
The key characters in Life (2007) are Charlie Crews (Damian Lewis), Dani Reese (Sarah Shahi), Robert 'Bobby' Stark (Brent Sexton).
Life (2007) was directed by Daniel Sackheim, Peter Markle, Elodie Keene, David Straiton, Adam Arkin, John Behring, Paul McCrane, Marcos Siega, Frederick King Keller, David Semel, Tony Wharmby, Holly Dale, Lawrence Trilling, Tucker Gates, John Dahl.
Life (2007) was produced by Loucas George, Michael Kewley.
Detective Charlie Crews was framed, convicted and jailed for a crime he didn't commit. Twelve years of hard time have given him a unique philosophy on life and criminal investigation. Now he's readjusting to a world that's moved on.
Life (2007) is rated TV-14.
Life (2007) is a Crime, Drama, Mystery show.
Life (2007) has an audience rating of 9.5 out of 10.
Life (2007) episodes are 45m long.
No, this show was canceled after 2 seasons.