Life 2007
“TV's most intriguing detective. LA's most unsual crimes.”
What is Life?
The television series Life is an American crime drama created by Rand Ravich. It aired on NBC and was produced by Universal Media Studios under the supervision of executive producers Rand Ravich, Far Shariat, David Semel, and Daniel Sackheim.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2007
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 32
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 26, 2007
- Last aired
- Apr 8, 2009
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Drama, Mystery, Crime
- Updated
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Overview
The television series Life is an American crime drama created by Rand Ravich. It aired on NBC and was produced by Universal Media Studios under the supervision of executive producers Rand Ravich, Far Shariat, David Semel, and Daniel Sackheim. The series follows Detective Charlie Crews, a complex and offbeat character, as he returns to the force after serving time in prison. Crews' experience has given him a unique philosophy on life and criminal investigation. The show explores his readjustment to a world that has moved on and his investigations, including the mystery surrounding the murder he was falsely accused of. Life features a cast including Damian Lewis, Sarah Shahi, Adam Arkin, and Brent Sexton. The series aired for two seasons. The character of Detective Charlie Crews is portrayed as having a Zen-like outlook, peace of mind, and no need for vengeance, which can be challenging to maintain when someone he cares about is threatened.
Should you watch it?
“A wrongfully imprisoned detective returns to the force with a new Zen perspective on life.”
- engaging lead character
- unique philosophical approach
- complex overarching mystery
- unconventional protagonist
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven crime dramas with a philosophical twist.
The series contains themes of crime and imprisonment suitable for mature audiences.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 11 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Pilot Mytharc Sep 26, 2007
- E2 Tear Asunder Core Oct 3, 2007
- E3 Let Her Go Core Oct 10, 2007
- E4 What They Saw Mytharc Oct 17, 2007
- E5 The Fallen Woman Core Oct 24, 2007
- E6 Powerless Core Oct 31, 2007
- E7 A Civil War Core Nov 7, 2007
- E8 Farthingale Core Nov 14, 2007
- E9 Serious Control Issues Mytharc Nov 28, 2007
- E10 Dig a Hole Mytharc Dec 3, 2007
- E11 Fill It Up Mytharc Dec 5, 2007
Season 2 · 21 episodes
- E1 Find Your Happy Place Mytharc Sep 29, 2008
- E2 Everything... All the Time Core Oct 3, 2008
- E3 The Business of Miracles Core Oct 6, 2008
- E4 Not for Nothing Core Oct 10, 2008
- E5 Crushed Core Oct 17, 2008
- E6 Did You Feel That? Core Oct 24, 2008
- E7 Jackpot Core Nov 5, 2008
- E8 Black Friday Core Nov 12, 2008
- E9 Badge Bunny Mytharc Nov 19, 2008
- E10 Evil... and His Brother Ziggy Core Dec 3, 2008
- E11 Canyon Flowers Mytharc Dec 10, 2008
- E12 Trapdoor Core Dec 17, 2008
- E13 Re-Entry Core Feb 4, 2009
- E14 Mirror Ball Core Feb 11, 2009
- E15 I Heart Mom Core Feb 18, 2009
- E16 Hit Me Baby Mytharc Feb 25, 2009
- E17 Shelf Life Core Mar 11, 2009
- E18 3 Women Core Mar 18, 2009
- E19 5 Quarts Core Mar 25, 2009
- E20 Initiative 38 Mytharc Apr 1, 2009
- E21 One Mytharc Apr 8, 2009
Frequently asked questions
Who is the main character?
The series centers on Detective Charlie Crews.
Why was Charlie Crews in prison?
He was imprisoned for a crime he did not commit.
What is the tone of the show?
The series features a Zen-like and offbeat tone.
Does Crews seek revenge?
He maintains a peaceful outlook and does not seek vengeance.
What is the central conflict?
Crews investigates the mystery of the murder he was falsely accused of.