This Life(2015)
Synopsis
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. Her tight-knit family – sister, two brothers and parents – do the best they can to help her, while coping with their own responses to this revelation.
Created by Richard Blaimert, Virginia Rankin, Joseph Kay
Where to watch This Life
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Cast
Torri Higginson
Natalie Lawson
Lauren Lee Smith
Maggie Lawson
Rick Roberts
Matthew Lawson
Kristopher Turner
Oliver Lawson
James Wotherspoon
Caleb Lawson
Stephanie Janusauskas
Emma Lawson-Crowley
Julia Scarlett Dan
Romy Lawson-Crowley
Rachael Crawford
Danielle Berg
Janet-Laine Green
Janine Lawson
Peter MacNeill
Gerald Lawson
Shawn Doyle
Andrew Wallace
Seasons
Season 1
10 episodes · 2015
Season 2
10 episodes · 2016
Season 2 finds Natalie Lawson living with hope that her cancer can be stopped, navigating her promising drug trial, and grappling with the return of her ex-husband, David -- who, after a 10-year absence, wants to be a father to their children again. Every Lawson continues to encounter their own set of unique, compelling obstacles. Matthew faces tough choices when it comes to saving his marriage; Maggie goes to surprising new extremes in her late transformation into adulthood; and Oliver puts everything on the line for the sake of his career.
This Life — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch This Life?+
This Life is available to stream on The Roku Channel. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did This Life come out?+
This Life was first aired in 2015.
How many seasons of This Life are there?+
This Life has 2 seasons and 20 episodes in total.
Who created This Life?+
This Life was created by Richard Blaimert, Virginia Rankin and Joseph Kay.
Who stars in This Life?+
This Life stars Torri Higginson, Lauren Lee Smith, Rick Roberts, Kristopher Turner and James Wotherspoon.
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