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This Life

2015 – nowShow2 seasons20 episodes

Drama
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

Summary

Set in contemporary Montreal, “This Life” is a family saga focusing on Natalie Lawson, an accomplished columnist and single mother in her early forties whose terminal cancer diagnosis sends her on a quest to prepare her teenage children for life without her.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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This Life episodes

2 seasons · 20 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Gut Punch, 7.8
  2. S1 E2 Everything Must Go, 7.4
  3. S1 E3 The Part That Decides My Fate, 7.3
  4. S1 E4 Love Your Tumour, 7.0
  5. S1 E5 The Unbelieving, 6.8
  6. S1 E6 Holy Water, 7.2
  7. S1 E7 Seeing Red, 7.4
  8. S1 E8 My Body Lies Over the Ocean, 6.8
  9. S1 E9 Dark Retreat, 7.0
  10. S1 E10 Should Have Known Better, 6.8
  1. S2 E1 Stay Positive, 7.4
  2. S2 E2 Perfect Day, 7.4
  3. S2 E3 Coping Cards, 7.8
  4. S2 E5 Scanxiety, 8.0
  5. S2 E10 Choose Life, 7.6

Cast

19 of 19 · most episodes first

Facts

October 5, 2015 · December 11, 2016 · Still running

First aired
October 5, 2015
Latest episode
December 11, 2016
Status
Still running
Length
2 seasons · 20 episodes
Content
Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Available in
1 country

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream This Life?"

Questions about This Life

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream This Life?

The Roku

In the United States, This Life is free with ads on The Roku.

Is This Life worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 7.1).

How long does it take to watch This Life?

14 h

About 14 hours: 20 episodes in 2 seasons of about 43 minutes each since 2015, and it's still in production.

Is This Life plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.