Life: Season One | 
 enlarge | Actors: Adam Arkin, Damian Lewis, Robin Weigert, Brooke Langton, Sarah Shahi
Studio: Universal Studios
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  50 reviews
Sales Rank: 616
Format: Ac-3, Box Set, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Subtitled), English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 3
Running Time: 476
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5.6 x 0.9
MPN: MCAD61103749D
UPC: 251950294388
EAN: 0025195029438
ASIN: B0019Z3P84
Release Date: September 2, 2008
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Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca) Release Date: 09/02/2008 Rating: Nr
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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
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Life Season 1 January 7, 2009
Love the show. Was surprised that it was out on DVD as NBC didn't promote the release at all. I cam finally delete episodes from my DVR. My only complaint is that NBC changed some of the music for some of the episodes. Hopefully, for season 2 they won't do that.
Smart, very intelligent, out of the ordinary police drama / comedy January 2, 2009
A must buy for those who like very different types of police dramas (with comedic touches). When I bought the box set, I had never seen a single episode of "Life", but I was a fan of Damian Lewis, from the Forsyte Saga, where he played a dweeb. After seeing the previews for the show, and knowing it would be interesting seeing him play the complete opposite, I decided to buy the box set. This is such a smart, well written, fun to watch, great chemistry between he and his partner, that the only way to watch the series, is from the very beginning. Adam Arkin, whom I've never really seen in television is very funny, following in the footsteps of his Dad, the great Alan Arkin. You've done your father proud Adam.
Very good product December 24, 2008
Very fast delivery with no trouble, DVD's where in perfect shape and played with no trouble.
Great new series December 20, 2008
I missed the first season, but got hooked on season #2. Good cast, good writing, and no commercials.
Zen Detecting December 18, 2008
This show is charming. It's about a cop who went to jail for a decade; he gets out when he's found innocent, and gets both his old job back (awkward!) and a massive cash settlement (shiny!). The basic daily show is about his doing his job with his new partner; the overriding story arc is about him solving the "who sent me to jail in the first place" puzzle.
Damian Lewis is frankly awesome; he plays an atypical character, someone full of rage and delight at the same time, trying hard to focus on the delight and not always succeeding. Sarah Shahi's character starts out stereotypical, but she brings some depth to the character that manages - if only barely - to overcome the inherent cliche they give her. One of the real charms for me is the way that all the characters are bound by the system: while they occasionally break the rules, the legal system is a fairly solid structure which binds all of their behaviors to one degree or another.
All in all I loved the show.
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