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.
Episodes
1
Gut PunchNatalie Lawson, a single mother of three, finds her plans to change her life for the better derailed when she learns her cancer has returned.43m2
Everything Must GoNatalie confides in her sister Maggie about her diagnosis while attempting to keep it hidden from her teenage children.43m3
The Part That Decides My FateNatalie undergoes a biopsy that could determine how much time she has left, while her brother Oliver returns home after years away.43m4
Love Your TumourNatalie gets closer to Andrew as she awaits her biopsy results. Oliver bonds with Romy while Janine learns something very troubling about her son.43m5
The UnbelievingNatalie 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.43m6
Holy WaterNatalie 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.43m7
Seeing RedNatalie 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.43m8
My Body Lies Over the OceanNatalie struggles to convince Caleb to accept responsibility for his criminal actions. Maggie and Oliver travel to LA to resolve Olivers loose ends with Tom.43m9
Dark RetreatNatalie and Andrew put their relationship to the test. Emma throws an accidental house party. Caleb and Danielle turn to each other for comfort.43m10
Should Have Known BetterBefore making a life-altering decision that comes with major risks, Natalie is confronted with the return of someone shed rather never see again.43m
Gut PunchNatalie Lawson, a single mother of three, finds her plans to change her life for the better derailed when she learns her cancer has returned.43m2Everything Must GoNatalie confides in her sister Maggie about her diagnosis while attempting to keep it hidden from her teenage children.43m3The Part That Decides My FateNatalie undergoes a biopsy that could determine how much time she has left, while her brother Oliver returns home after years away.43m4Love Your TumourNatalie gets closer to Andrew as she awaits her biopsy results. Oliver bonds with Romy while Janine learns something very troubling about her son.43m5The UnbelievingNatalie 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.43m6Holy WaterNatalie 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.43m7Seeing RedNatalie 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.43m8My Body Lies Over the OceanNatalie struggles to convince Caleb to accept responsibility for his criminal actions. Maggie and Oliver travel to LA to resolve Olivers loose ends with Tom.43m9Dark RetreatNatalie and Andrew put their relationship to the test. Emma throws an accidental house party. Caleb and Danielle turn to each other for comfort.43m10Should Have Known BetterBefore making a life-altering decision that comes with major risks, Natalie is confronted with the return of someone shed rather never see again.43mCast
James WotherspoonCaleb Lawson
