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Life Unexpected

  • TV Series
  • 2010–2011
  • TV-PG
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
16K
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POPULARITY
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Life Unexpected (2010)
Life Unexpected: Church Chat
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Teen DramaDrama

The life of 15-year-old Lux who was abandoned in foster care takes an unexpected turn when she applies for emancipation and the judge makes her stay with her biological parents.The life of 15-year-old Lux who was abandoned in foster care takes an unexpected turn when she applies for emancipation and the judge makes her stay with her biological parents.The life of 15-year-old Lux who was abandoned in foster care takes an unexpected turn when she applies for emancipation and the judge makes her stay with her biological parents.

  • Creator
    • Liz Tigelaar
  • Stars
    • Shiri Appleby
    • Kristoffer Polaha
    • Britt Robertson
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    16K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,608
    446
    • Creator
      • Liz Tigelaar
    • Stars
      • Shiri Appleby
      • Kristoffer Polaha
      • Britt Robertson
    • 55User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

    Episodes26

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    Life Unexpected: Reality
    Clip 0:50
    Life Unexpected: Reality
    Life Unexpected: Hiding Out
    Clip 2:19
    Life Unexpected: Hiding Out
    Life Unexpected: Hiding Out
    Clip 2:19
    Life Unexpected: Hiding Out
    Life Unexpected: No Room
    Clip 1:03
    Life Unexpected: No Room
    Life Unexpected: Confession
    Clip 1:20
    Life Unexpected: Confession
    Life Unexpected: Meeting Her Father
    Clip 1:52
    Life Unexpected: Meeting Her Father
    Life Unexpected: Church Chat
    Trailer 1:38
    Life Unexpected: Church Chat

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    Shiri Appleby
    Shiri Appleby
    • Cate Cassidy
    • 2010–2011
    Kristoffer Polaha
    Kristoffer Polaha
    • Nate 'Baze' Bazile
    • 2010–2011
    Britt Robertson
    Britt Robertson
    • Lux Cassidy
    • 2010–2011
    Kerr Smith
    Kerr Smith
    • Ryan Thomas
    • 2010–2011
    Austin Basis
    Austin Basis
    • Matthew 'Math' Rogers
    • 2010–2011
    Ksenia Solo
    Ksenia Solo
    • Natasha 'Tasha' Siviac
    • 2010–2011
    Shaun Sipos
    Shaun Sipos
    • Eric Daniels
    • 2010–2011
    Emma Caulfield Ford
    Emma Caulfield Ford
    • Emma Bradshaw
    • 2010–2011
    Reggie Austin
    Reggie Austin
    • Jamie
    • 2010–2011
    Austin Butler
    Austin Butler
    • Jones Mager
    • 2010–2011
    Robin Thomas
    Robin Thomas
    • Jack Bazile
    • 2010–2011
    Erin Karpluk
    Erin Karpluk
    • Alice
    • 2010–2011
    Rafi Gavron
    Rafi Gavron
    • Bobby 'Bug' Guthrie
    • 2010
    Lucia Walters
    Lucia Walters
    • Fern…
    • 2010–2011
    Arielle Kebbel
    Arielle Kebbel
    • Paige Thomas
    • 2010
    Alexandra Breckenridge
    Alexandra Breckenridge
    • Abby Cassidy
    • 2010
    Amy Price-Francis
    Amy Price-Francis
    • Kelly Campbell
    • 2010
    Cynthia Stevenson
    Cynthia Stevenson
    • Laverne Cassidy
    • 2010
    • Creator
      • Liz Tigelaar
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    9dennis-868-117263

    A strong feel good factor.

    Well made and well acted. It's a shame they didn't get a third series. The pilot works really well as a stand alone episode and could have been a TV movie. It is after all a drama not a documentary, I'm amazed at complaints about it being "unrealistic". It's no less realistic that One Tree Hill, The OC, Gilmore Girls or a plethora of other similar drama series. Switched at Birth became increasingly unrealistic, but managed to survive for 7 seasons by ramming "Deaf Culture" down everyone's throats, and rode the diversity ticket.

    In fairness I think it could have run for a 3rd series without starting to get silly and desperate for plot lines. But at least they managed to wrap it all up quickly at the end of the last episode.

    My only real complaint would be the "Bug" character was just irritating and got in the way of the story.
    chimeskd

    Sad it's over.

    Found this show on Netflix. Watched both seasons in 3 days. I was hooked from episode 1. I cried on almost every episode in season 1. This is not your typical family/teen drama (which I usually don't watch). I loved all the characters and the actors/actresses were excellent. You really believed the roles and the story line. In some ways it made me take a step back and look at my family...appreciating everything that we have even more! This show makes you think. It makes you feel. It makes you cry (a lot) but it also filled with humor. Give it a chance, an open mind, and you'll be hooked...even for the 2 episodes it offers.

    I just wish they hadn't canceled the show which led to a rushed ending. Watching this story unfold would've have been a great love affair! Well, at least now I can focus on cleaning my house instead! =)

    --Addicting--
    9superaudreysaves

    Worth your time

    When I first heard this show being compared to Juno and Gilmore Girls, I had to give it a chance. I was kind of expecting it to be a show TRYING to be like Juno and Gilmore Girls, and that was going to be obvious in the worst possible way, but I couldn't resist watching it.

    And now I'm hooked. In the best possible way. Life Unexpected has succeeded in being it's own show, although I do think the comparisons are appropriate. Despite the plot being the main selling point in the commercials, it is a very character-driven show (which is good, because how slowly can you burn out the "just met my daughter" thing? Not very slowly...) One complaint I did have, though, is that it cheeses out at the end of almost every episode. This can be looked at two ways. One being that it's cheesy, and the other being that each episode is like it's own little movie, and while connected to the whole series, independent. I love movies. So I chose the second way and now I love that, too.

    All in all, Life Unexpected is a really good show. It's been a while since I've seen one of those and I'm so excited to get a new hour of it every week.
    10onetallfoo

    A lot of heart with some sweet humor

    This show may not be completely realistic, but it isn't real to begin with, so that's not a problem. You have to go into this as you would any other TV show or movie, with a willing suspension of disbelief, meaning you buy into the story and characters. If you're willing to believe, you are in for a treat. The show is light hearted, even though it deals with some dramatic issues. It sprinkles humor in with serious plots, making for a charming mix.

    I really like the characters, and feel they have a great connection with each other. Lux is a streetwise kid who can handle herself, but is totally sweet. Baze is far from an ideal father, but he's completely hilarious and tries hard. Cate wouldn't seem it, but has a very maternal side, and is getting the hang of parenthood and she goes.

    The show is all about learning who you really are, and who you need to become. In a small way, it actual has me looking at myself, which I think is amazing from such a young show. It's still getting its legs, but with a bit more time, this show could be something great. I think it's a nice change from other shows on CW, because it deals with an older age group, and feels less like high school.

    Watch the Life Unexpected for yourself, and don't compare it to other shows, just judge it as its own show. Remember to go in willing to belief, and you might just get sucked in by its charm.
    10jacobus-18710

    Wow ! What a show ....

    The only episode I hated was the last episode. I wanted to be part of the characters lives for another couple of seasons and the abrupt ending really upset me.

    The show managed to deal with really sensitive and emotional content without losing my interest. They were able to make me feel sorry, sad, hopeful, angry and helpless in many cases all in the same episode.

    How a show this good can fall through the cracks and fizzle out after two seasons is beyond me.

    I really wanted to go through the rest of Luxes journey to adulthood with her. I loved her character and am going to miss her.

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      Britt Robertson (Lux) and Shiri Appleby (Cate) became very close friends during the run of the show and in fact lived together for some time.

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    • Release date
      • November 7, 2010 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Official site
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Light Years
    • Filming locations
      • North Shore Studios - 555 Brooksbank Avenue, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Best Day Ever Productions
      • Mojo Films
      • Warner Bros. Television
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    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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