Life on Top 2009
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- October 3, 2009
- Last Aired
- April 1, 2011
- Format
- 2 seasons · 26 eps
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E12 "All In" (★ 5/10)
- Network
- Cinemax
What is Life on Top?
Life on Top is a 2009 television series based on a novel written by Clara Darling. The narrative follows a recent college graduate who relocates to a large city in search of professional employment.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2009
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 26
- First aired
- Oct 3, 2009
- Last aired
- Apr 1, 2011
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Cinemax
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.0/10 from 24 votes
- Format
- 2 seasons · 26 episodes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- Cinemax
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Life on Top is a 2009 television series based on a novel written by Clara Darling. The narrative follows a recent college graduate who relocates to a large city in search of professional employment. Upon arriving in the city, she discovers that her older sister has been living there for several years. The protagonist learns that her sister is employed as a model. The series explores the intersection of the sisters lives as the younger sibling navigates her new urban environment and the unexpected reality of her sisters career path. By focusing on the transition from college life to the challenges of a major metropolitan area, the show examines the relationship between the two siblings amidst the professional landscape of the fashion industry. The program documents the sisters experiences as they reconnect in a setting that is both familiar and new to the main character. All plot developments are centered on the sisters interactions and the discoveries made by the younger sibling after moving to the city to begin her career.
Should you watch it?
“A college graduate moves to the big city and reconnects with her model sister.”
- explores modern career struggles
- sister relationship dynamics
- urban lifestyle authenticity
- limited episode count
- narrow focus on fashion industry
you enjoy stories about young women navigating city life and family ties.
Suitable for teens and adults interested in career and family themes.
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Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Sister Act Mytharc Oct 3, 2009
- E2 Working Girls Core Oct 10, 2009
- E3 Shoegasm Core Oct 17, 2009
- E4 Ménage a Top Core Oct 24, 2009
- E5 Tied, But Not Tied Down Core Oct 30, 2009
- E6 Girls Night Out Mytharc Nov 7, 2009
- E7 Down for the Count Core Nov 14, 2009
- E8 First Date Core Nov 21, 2009
- E9 Blame It on Brazil Core Nov 28, 2009
- E10 Birthday Suit Core Dec 5, 2009
- E11 Growing Pains Core Dec 12, 2009
- E12 All In Mytharc Dec 19, 2009
- E13 Happy Endings Mytharc Dec 26, 2009
Season 2 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Ready to Rock Mytharc Jan 7, 2011
- E2 Inner Animal Core Jan 14, 2011
- E3 Vajazzled Core Jan 21, 2011
- E4 Sextacular Core Jan 28, 2011
- E5 Ladies Night Core Feb 4, 2011
- E6 Wedding Sex Mytharc Feb 11, 2011
- E7 Farmer and the Bella Core Feb 18, 2011
- E8 The Phucket List Core Feb 25, 2011
- E9 The Ex-Files Core Mar 4, 2011
- E10 Blackout Core Mar 11, 2011
- E11 Bad Luck Chuck Core Mar 18, 2011
- E12 The Angelina Effect Mytharc Mar 25, 2011
- E13 Exhibitionist Mytharc Apr 1, 2011
Frequently asked questions
Is this based on a book?
Yes, it's based on a novel by Clara Darling.
What is the main character's goal?
The main character moves to a big city looking for work.
What does the older sister do?
The older sister is a model who has been living in the city for years.
Where does the story take place?
The story takes place in a big city.
What is the central relationship?
The central relationship is between two sisters who reconnect in the city.
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