TV series

This Life

Name: This Life
Released: 2015
Cast: Torri Higginson, Lauren Lee Smith, Rick Roberts, Kristopher Turner, James Wotherspoon

2015–· 2 seasons· 43 min episodes★ 5.5Returning series

On CBC Television — From Sphère Média Plus

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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.

Themes

journalist cancer single mother hospitalization

Episodes

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E1 Gut PunchNext upOct 5, 2015 · 43 min
Synopsis
Natalie Lawson, a single mother of three, finds her plans to change her life for the better derailed when she learns her cancer has returned.
Guest stars: Melissa O'Neil (Sarah), Jane Wheeler (Theresa Lorr), Gianpaolo Venuta (Simon)
E2 Everything Must GoOct 12, 2015 · 43 min
Synopsis
Natalie confides in her sister Maggie about her diagnosis while attempting to keep it hidden from her teenage children.
Guest stars: Melissa O'Neil (Sarah), Jane Wheeler (Theresa Lorr), Gianpaolo Venuta (Simon)
E3 The Part That Decides My FateOct 26, 2015 · 43 min
Synopsis
Natalie undergoes a biopsy that could determine how much time she has left, while her brother Oliver returns home after years away.
Guest stars: Tamara Brown (Radiology Technician), Jane Wheeler (Theresa Lorr), Gianpaolo Venuta (Simon)
E4 Love Your TumourNov 2, 2015 · 43 min
Synopsis
Natalie gets closer to Andrew as she awaits her biopsy results. Oliver bonds with Romy while Janine learns something very troubling about her son.
Guest stars: Melissa O'Neil (Sarah), Jane Wheeler (Theresa Lorr), Gianpaolo Venuta (Simon)
E5 The UnbelievingNov 9, 2015 · 43 min
Synopsis
Natalie cant bring herself to tell her kids about her cancer. Maggie and Oliver make self-destructive life choices instead of facing their problems. Janine questions her faith.
Guest stars: Melissa O'Neil (Sarah)
E6 Holy WaterNov 16, 2015 · 43 min
Synopsis
Natalie finally levels with her kids. Matthew is driven to face an old mistake. Oliver hits a breaking point with his parents. Maggie is drawn deeper into a polyamorous relationship.
Guest stars: Melissa O'Neil (Sarah), Ambrosio De Luca (Julian (Age 5)), K.C. Coombs (Tia), Gianpaolo Venuta (Simon), Victoria Sanchez (Beatrice Ledoux)
E7 Seeing RedNov 23, 2015 · 43 min
Synopsis
Natalie organizes a birthday dinner for Emma that nobody wants. The problems Oliver ran from in LA catch up to him in Montreal. Matthew is faced with an impossible dilemma.
Guest stars: Melissa O'Neil (Sarah), Jane Wheeler (Theresa Lorr), Gianpaolo Venuta (Simon), Victoria Sanchez (Beatrice Ledoux)
E8 My Body Lies Over the OceanNov 30, 2015 · 43 min
Synopsis
Natalie struggles to convince Caleb to accept responsibility for his criminal actions. Maggie and Oliver travel to LA to resolve Olivers loose ends with Tom.
Guest stars: Ambrosio De Luca (Julian (Age 5)), Nir Guzinski (Locksmith), Victoria Sanchez (Beatrice Ledoux)
E9 Dark RetreatDec 7, 2015 · 43 min
Synopsis
Natalie and Andrew put their relationship to the test. Emma throws an accidental house party. Caleb and Danielle turn to each other for comfort.
Guest stars: Melissa O'Neil (Sarah)
E10 Should Have Known BetterDec 14, 2015 · 43 min
Synopsis
Before making a life-altering decision that comes with major risks, Natalie is confronted with the return of someone shed rather never see again.