Life - Season One (DVD, 2008, 3-Disc Set)

Damian Lewis is worth watching in this role as a cop who was exonerated after spending 12 years in jail for a murder he did not commit.
Before his time in jail, the show says he was just a regular cop, waiting to get his time in and his pension. Jail time provided him with a Zen philosophy in which he applies to his cases. Drives his partner, Reese, crazy - as well as others.
He got a huge settlement, bought a huge house, Adam Arkin, former convict, is his financial partner.
What makes Lewis a good figure is that since Band of Brothers, he plays a good role as a commander / detective / leader.
The writers do him well. I watched the show not every week but when I did, I was captivated with the character development and excellent story lines.
I saw the last episode, not realizing it was the last called "ONE" and a lot of loose ends were tied up nicely. I just wish there could have been another season. I see the sets selling fairly high on ebay and I just bought the first season for a good deal. I figure they will be forgotten soon, as new shows continue to come and go and will get the second season. This is one of those shows that when gone, one wonders what happened and since there are only two seasons, it is worth getting both when you find a deal for a collection.

Life is an amazing series that was cancelled far too soon. The two main characters (played by Damian Lewis and Sarah Shahi) really drive the show, though the direction, writing, and supporting actors help a lot too.

This show is amazing...and really well done...writing, acting, directing, everything. It's just a great show.

If you're on the fence about whether you should watch Life or not, just do it. If you love quirky characters, police procedure/drama, character development, mystery, then you should definitely give this show a chance. :)

[Both seasons are on Hulu until Sept 18th, 2011. Take advantage! Then, buy them, like I did. They are worth it!]

This series is VERY good. I truly like the main character who was wrongly accused of murdering his partner and his family. He serves 12 years in prison and through the help of a female attorney is released and returns to the police force. I found his character and his female partner to be very likeable. There is truly chemistry between the two. They solve cases together each episode and in the background the main character searches for the culprits behind his false imprisonment. Highly recommended.

watched the series this season and realized I didn't know the foundation of the story. Did some on-line research to learn there was a Season One and purchased it. Great series. Love Damien Lewis.

I thought I was the only one that liked this show. It is an excellent show with a good acting. Damian Lewis and Sarah Shahi are brilliant and the writers are awesome. It is the only show on TV I watch.