The new fall season is just starting and a dozen or more different TV shows are invading our living rooms. Naturally, there'll be a few series that will fall under the ax while there are others who will prevail and return for the next season and for seasons to come.
I'm hoping that one of those shows that survive is 'Life'. It's a fresh and vibrant take on the cop drama that has a great mix of comedy, drama, some action, a hint of sexual tension, and a great mystery. And that's only what I saw in the first episode.
Detective Charlie Crews is played in a wonderfully quirky but understated way by actor Damian Lewis. Viewers are most likely to remember him from the WWII miniseries, 'Band of Brothers', where he also shined. His Crews is truly an original character with quirks such as his love of fresh fruits and his zen-like outlook on life. Despite his zen outlook, he can't help but feel attached to his newly bought Bentley or the sexy women his money attracts. Crews is not a total oddball though. He's actually a brilliant detective since his zen outlook actually helps him in solving cases. Hopefully, if this series continues, Charlie may be able to develop into one of those great cop characters...like Andy Sipowicz or Lennie Briscoe.
The rest of the cast also does a great job in their roles. Sarah Shai plays Dani Reese with just the right balance of toughness and vulnerability. Crews' financial adviser, Ted Earley (Adam Arkin), boss, Lieutenant Karen Davis, and attorney, Constance Griffiths (Brooke Langton), provide solid if short performances. Lewis, however, is the anchor of the show and truly holds this show together. The show is also interspersed with documentary-like scenes about Charlie's time in prison, with interviews from his former partner, his ex-wife (who divorced him while he was in jail), and various others.
If there were any flaws, it would be the pacing. There were times when the show kind of slowed in its pace but otherwise it was a great show to see.
I definitely recommend you to save some time Wednesdays at 10:00 PM for a little slice of 'Life'.
I'm hoping that one of those shows that survive is 'Life'. It's a fresh and vibrant take on the cop drama that has a great mix of comedy, drama, some action, a hint of sexual tension, and a great mystery. And that's only what I saw in the first episode.
Detective Charlie Crews is played in a wonderfully quirky but understated way by actor Damian Lewis. Viewers are most likely to remember him from the WWII miniseries, 'Band of Brothers', where he also shined. His Crews is truly an original character with quirks such as his love of fresh fruits and his zen-like outlook on life. Despite his zen outlook, he can't help but feel attached to his newly bought Bentley or the sexy women his money attracts. Crews is not a total oddball though. He's actually a brilliant detective since his zen outlook actually helps him in solving cases. Hopefully, if this series continues, Charlie may be able to develop into one of those great cop characters...like Andy Sipowicz or Lennie Briscoe.
The rest of the cast also does a great job in their roles. Sarah Shai plays Dani Reese with just the right balance of toughness and vulnerability. Crews' financial adviser, Ted Earley (Adam Arkin), boss, Lieutenant Karen Davis, and attorney, Constance Griffiths (Brooke Langton), provide solid if short performances. Lewis, however, is the anchor of the show and truly holds this show together. The show is also interspersed with documentary-like scenes about Charlie's time in prison, with interviews from his former partner, his ex-wife (who divorced him while he was in jail), and various others.
If there were any flaws, it would be the pacing. There were times when the show kind of slowed in its pace but otherwise it was a great show to see.
I definitely recommend you to save some time Wednesdays at 10:00 PM for a little slice of 'Life'.