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List Price: $29.98 | | Label: Universal Studios
Salesrank: 3056
Released: September 2, 2008 |
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MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
Life was his sentence. Life is what he got back. Damian Lewis (Band of Brothers) stars as the unconventional police officer-turned-convict-turned-detective with a second chance in each compelling Season One episode of the critically acclaimed mystery series Life. After twelve years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit, offbeat Charlie Crews has returned to the force with a $50 million settlement, a new spiritual outlook, a strong fondness for fruit, and a highly unusual approach to solving crime. With the aid of his skeptical and demanding new partner, Dani Reese, played by Sarah Shahi (Rush Hour 3), he’s turning police procedure upside down in this unique and fast-paced series with a “terrific cast [and] terrific writing” (Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times).
Description of Life: Season One:
A quirky drama with moments of startling originality, Life: Season One concerns Charlie Crews (Damian Lewis of Band of Brothers), a cop who spent 12 years in federal prison for murders he did not commit. Exonerated by DNA evidence, Charlie receives a multimillion-dollar settlement for his troubles and returns to his old job, though now as a detective. Cleared of the crime, Charlie still faces skepticism from his law enforcement brethren and the impatience of a new partner, Dani Reese (Sarah Shahi), a former drug addict squeezed by her superior (Robin Weigert) to find reasons to boot Charlie from the force. None of this hostility, however, compares with the terrible time Charlie experienced behind bars, where a former cop is everyone's punching bag. Charlie's sanity, saved by studying Zen methods of non-attachment, remains with him after he is released into a digital world, Charlie has a lot of catching up to do, but it is his post-prison unorthodox manner and tendency to speak without thinking that prove jarring for colleagues and crime witnesses. Still, it is easy to root for the guy and appreciate (non-attachment aside) his fondness for the good life: a mansion, fast cars, beautiful women, and lots of fresh fruit.
The pilot episode is a knockout, the kind of show featuring moments one has never seen before, such as a scene in which Charlie is forced to shoot a suspect and then talks him through an almost dream-like death. Subsequent episodes are a little uneven in quality, but the overall package is quite compelling, particularly as Charlie quietly solves the mystery of the murders for which he was blamed. Throughout, Charlie's religious transformation in prison collides with his darker impulses toward possible revenge, making Life a fascinating study in conflict. --Tom Keogh
Life: Season One Reviews:
Best show that was 
2009-12-07 - I watched Life from the outset. I tried like hell to get people to turn it on, knowing that once they did they would be hooked. I figured since I liked this show so much, it would go the way of Arrested Development and Kitchen Confidential. I have to thank NBC for deciding that five days of Jay, would be so much better than an episode of Life. In anycase, stop picking on Fred. I understand what he means. The music fit so beautifully with the program that it is sad that it isn't on the dvd. I too will wait for them to put the original score on the dvd. Besides the acting, writing, etc., there is the music that makes the scene.
Best Show Nobody Watched
2009-10-11 - To bad nobody watched this show. It was different, funny, and very well written. However, the fun lives on through the magic of DVD. Damien Lewis is great, Sarah Shahi is hot, they work well together, and play off each other very well. You don't have the sexual tension undetone that drives most male/female shows, which is rather refreshing. If you are looking for a twist on the traditional cop show, you've found it.
....and now it's gone...
2009-09-21 - Probably the best that network has offered in more than a few years. Concise, unique, dry and as compelling as Law & Order. Music that sets a pace and all around exceptional writing and acting.
Now Life is gone.
More tasteless reality shows and Jay Leno in Primetime.
What a loss.
Great Anniversary Present!
2009-08-14 - I ordered this DVD televison series for my husband as an anniversary present. Not only was the price great, but it was shipped promptly, and I received in excellent condition. My husband loves his gift, and I would recommend this to anyone who's husband enjoys a great television series. It's a great gift for those hard to shop for since it can be enjoyed over and over again, devoid of commercials.Life: Season One
Rather pleased! 
2009-07-06 - Love this show, so glad to get the dvd copy of it to have in my collection.
