Life Sentence

A young woman diagnosed with terminal cancer, who has been living her life counting down her final days, discovers she is in remission. She must now confront the choices she made while facing her supposed end and navigate a future she never planned for, including her estranged family and the responsibilities she avoided.

Life Sentence received mixed to negative reviews from critics and audiences. While Lucy Hale's performance was often praised, the show was criticized for its uneven tone, predictable plotlines, and failure to fully capitalize on its compelling premise.

• Praised for its lead performance but criticized for its inconsistent tone.
• Found to be a premise with potential that was ultimately squandered by weak writing.
• The show struggled to balance its comedic and dramatic elements effectively.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally found the show to be a somewhat disappointing watch, with many noting that it failed to live up to the emotional potential of its central idea. Some viewers appreciated the performances, particularly Lucy Hale, but felt the storylines were too predictable and lacked genuine depth.

The series was initially developed for The CW in the 2016-2017 television season but was ultimately passed over, then revived for the 2017-2018 season.