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'Life': Catch up with that show you never watched on Hulu

Sep 2, 2008, 12:08 PM | by Michael Slezak

Categories: Fall TV Preview at Hulu, Television

Raise your hand if you've got a nagging suspicion there's at least one good series on television of which you're completely and totally ignorant. Hey, looks like we've got 100% participation up in here! Well lucky for you, Hulu.com -- which is partnering this week with EW.com in advance of its spectacular-spectacular Fall TV Preview issue -- can help. For example, it's streaming all 11 season 1 episodes of NBC's soon-to-return sophomore series Life, including the one embedded below, which apparently features a pretty white pony! Because it's impossible for me to resist anything horse-related, and because I hear the drama about a cop (Damian Lewis) back on the beat after (wrongly) spending 12 years in jail is pretty darn engaging, I'm gonna press play instead of finishing an overdue assignment on my lunch break. Any Life fans out there looking forward to its Sept. 29 return to the airwaves? Holla!


Stephanie Parton Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 02:08 PM EST

After I watched the season two premiere I was hooked. Last week I watched 12 hours of "Life" in three days. I'm tired and craving fruit.

Jemima Tue, Sep 23, 2008 at 12:39 AM EST

It's just fantastic to see "Life" get this kind of support. Thrilled to bits! Thanks NBC, you've shown some real taste & visionary moxy in giving this show a 2nd season.

monica Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 11:14 PM EST

I'm looking forward to it. I like the dynamic between the partners. But on another note, a show that I miss out on--but I think I should be watching--is "House." I just can't get around to it and now it's on the f*ing cover. Dagnabbit.

Han Wed, Sep 10, 2008 at 02:33 PM EST

If you live in NYC you can check out a sneak peak of the premiere of the 2nd season at the New York Television Festival on Monday Sept 15th

http://www.nytvf.com/tixSYS/2008/progguide/schedule/list/2008-09-15/

Kerry Wed, Sep 3, 2008 at 12:09 PM EST

I cannot raise my hand to say that I was ignorant or clueless about the ever-amazing LIFE. I watched from the first and it just got better and better, so my hopes are WAY high for the second season. So cool that EW and HULU are teaming up to bring LIFE to the people! Yay!

Holla! Holla to the power of 18, man.

MWC Wed, Sep 3, 2008 at 11:26 AM EST

Why? Why? Why would they dump this show on Friday nights to die? So that Knight Rider can go the way of Bionic Woman on Wednesdays? Dumb move NBC.

greyno Wed, Sep 3, 2008 at 03:43 AM EST

Life and Journeyman were the two new shows last season that I enjoyed watching...at least one of them survived...

Ann Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 04:27 PM EST

Here's another way to catch up on Life as of today: The complete first season of Life (all 11 episodes, plus bonus features too numerous to mention here) was released today on DVD! (And shame, shame, shame on EW for not even so much as mentioning it in the TV on DVD section in the latest issue (9/5/08) of the mag! You've disappointed this subscriber!)

Additionally, speaking of Life on Hulu, the show's fans will soon have the chance to get an early look at the new season! The season-two premiere episode of Life will be available for viewing at Hulu for a full week (Sept. 22-28) prior to the series' Sept. 29 season-two broadcast premiere on NBC!

dlfan123 Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 04:23 PM EST

Life is the best new show in years; Damian Lewis is fantastic; I am thrilled to finally see it coming back on. Hulu is great but if you don't care to watch shows online then rent, beg, borrow, steal (or buy!) the Life - Season 1 DVD that was released just today (it's supposed to have lots of extras!) Also, it's a bit confusing but Life will be on Friday nights this fall but for the first 2 weeks (starting with Sept 29th) they will show 4 new episodes on Mondays and Fridays - after that it will just be on Fridays.

Raven_Moon Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 04:20 PM EST

I enjoyed "Life" on NBC, though I missed the last 2 episodes. I'm excited at the chance to catch up before the new season.

Margaret Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 03:51 PM EST

I am really looking forward to Life coming back! Last year was really good, so I hope that this year will be just as good. It moved to Mondays, so I hope that I don't forget to watch it, since I am used to it on Wednesdays.

Joann Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 03:39 PM EST

This series I missed the first go-round on NBC -- but watched every single episode on hulu.com -- it is amazing and I can't wait for the new season.

meg Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 03:22 PM EST

Love this show, and Friday means it actually more likely I'll see it.

Crystal Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 03:21 PM EST

This show is terrific and I am anxiously awaiting more Crews/Reese action. Thanks to hulu for having all the eps up (already watched 'em) and for EW for the pimpage!

Gary Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 03:03 PM EST

I was stunned to hear it was coming back. But I am looking forward to its return.

WWWeaves Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 02:57 PM EST

I watched it from the beginning. And have watched it through twice on hulu. I love that Dani Reese is half-Persian, and that the show aknowledges the Iranian community in Souther California. I also love that he and she have loyalty to each other while she still finds him annoying. And I like the scenes of Dani and his old partner bonding.
Christina Hendriks aka YoSaffBridge, veteran Adam Arkin, The LT. Love 'em all. Not drop dead nuts about the lawyer, but hey, every show needs someone to be slightly annoying.

Kai- Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 02:55 PM EST

Can't wait for Life. Season 1 was awesome. I want to thank EW for telling us Popwatchers all about Hulu.com. It is a totally addicting site.

wallawallamama Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 02:32 PM EST

Love, love, love this show - multi-layered, complex characters, intriguing mythology, hilarious wish-fulfillment - Lewis is outstanding, fantastic supporting cast, so much to enjoy. Keep spreading the love, Slezak!

Dawn Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 01:58 PM EST

It's a very, very fun show.

Melinda65 Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 01:38 PM EST

I watched the show from the beginning, and while I was somewhat surprised that it was renewed so soon, I'm glad it's coming back. I should rewatch the episodes on Hulu to refresh my memory about the backstory; plus, I loved the episode where Christina Hendricks sang, and the one about the murder of the Zen master. My husband and I often quote the line, "I'm not here; I'm just more likely to be here than not be here."

Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 01:03 PM EST

This show is awesome. I am so glad that atr least some people know about it and that it is coming back!

ted Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 12:41 PM EST

This was my favorite new show from last year - so glad it got renewed. So glad somebody at EW noticed it too!

precious Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 12:40 PM EST

LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!

TMB Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 12:33 PM EST

Holla, h*ll ya. I LOVE this show.

TPTZ Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 12:18 PM EST

Yes, LIFE is awesome!! Best show on TV right now, it's great that's it's available online.. what is not is that it doesn't feature the original music, which sadly isn't even included on the DVDs!! :((

Anyways, for all fans out there, keep up to date & share your love of LIFE on The Path To Zen : http://www.thepathtozen.com

rls Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 12:13 PM EST

I was just talking about the show over lunch, convincing my friends to give it a try. It started slow last year, but I was hooked by the end. Then again, I would watch Damian Lewis in just about anything.

Coyote Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 11:56 AM EST

Count me in as another lover of Life. Thank you Hulu for letting me watch season one again. Can't wait for season two!

Miranda Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 11:45 AM EST

This show was really great in its first season and I can't wait for it to get started again!

MCM Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 11:43 AM EST

Been a huge fan of Damien Lewis since Band of Brothers, and his character on Life is one of the most intriguing out there. It's a well rounded cast/story as well. Glad it's back and getting some recognition! Bummer that it's scheduled on Friday nights and opposite NUMB3RS, I guess the latter will be relegated to my DVR this year. I hope they haven't stuck it there to die. It won't if I can help it!

Gretchen Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 11:42 AM EST

I have watched this show from the very beginning...it's a nice drama that is speedy, but also leaves you wanting more...it has humor and kind of reminds me of a more serious 'Monk'...he's trying to solve a crime that involved him and he's starting to piece things together little by little. Plus, he has a sense of humor!

Bee Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 11:25 AM EST

I think my friend and I are two out of the five people watching this show. I'm soooo happy that NBC is giving it another chance. Come on folks, watch this amazing show!! Damian Lewis is fantastic!

Rachel K Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 11:13 AM EST

Thanks Slezak for getting the word out on the awesomeness that is Life. I'm thinking of re-watching the eps on Hulu to refresh myself on the storyline. BTW, LOVE HULU! Just finished watching FNL Season 2 on it and am so excited for Season 3.


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