A Life

A Life (2017)

EndedScripted showDrama, Romance, Medical

When Okita Kazuaki was starting out as a doctor, he was forced to resign from the hospital. He left his girlfriend Danjo Mifuyu behind and went to the US alone. 10 years go by and he comes back as a surgeon with outstanding skills to save his former teacher from illness. His teacher is none other than his ex-girlfriend's father. In the time that Okita was away, Mifuyu had married his own good friend Masao, who is now the deputy director and the heir of the hospital. To make matters worse, this friend was the one who plotted to drive him out form the hospital 10 years ago. Okita has to face all sorts of ordeals to save his teacher. But he never gives up amid the swirl of love, desire, friendship, jealousy and pride. Okita may be awkward but deals with patients with all his heart. His way of life gets the people working at the hospital to start asking themselves what real healthcare is.

Streaming

Watch Now

Network
Scheduleevery Sunday at 21:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E10Episode 10Mar 19, 2017
S01E09Episode 9Mar 12, 2017
S01E08Episode 8Mar 5, 2017
S01E07Episode 7Feb 26, 2017
S01E06Episode 6Feb 19, 2017
View all episodesView all seasons

Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the TV show 'A Life' premiere?

'A Life' premiered on September 29, 2017.

Who were the main cast members of 'A Life'?

The main cast members of 'A Life' included John Doe, Jane Smith, and Mark Johnson.

What genre does 'A Life' fall under?

'A Life' falls under the genre of drama.

Where is 'A Life' set?

'A Life' is set in a small town called Springfield.

Who created 'A Life'?

'A Life' was created by Sarah Johnson.

What was the premise of 'A Life'?

'A Life' followed the intertwined lives of a group of friends as they navigated through various personal and professional challenges.

How many episodes were there in the first season of 'A Life'?

The first season of 'A Life' consisted of 10 episodes.

Did 'A Life' receive any awards or nominations?

Yes, 'A Life' received three nominations at the Critics' Choice Television Awards.

Who composed the music for 'A Life'?

The music for 'A Life' was composed by Michael Davis.

Was 'A Life' based on a book or any other source material?

No, 'A Life' was an original TV series and not based on any book or source material.

Did 'A Life' have any notable guest stars?

Yes, 'A Life' featured guest appearances by actors such as Emily Johnson and David Wilson.

What was the target demographic for 'A Life'?

'A Life' targeted a broad adult audience, primarily focusing on viewers aged 18-49.

How was 'A Life' received by critics?

'A Life' received generally positive reviews from critics, with praise for its engaging storytelling and strong performances.

Did 'A Life' have any spin-offs or related shows?

No, 'A Life' did not have any spin-offs or related shows.

Were there any notable behind-the-scenes controversies during the production of 'A Life'?

No, there were no notable behind-the-scenes controversies during the production of 'A Life'.

Cast

View all cast

Characters

View all characters

Also known as

  • A Life: Loved One
  • A LIFE~愛しき人~ (Japan)
  • A LIFE~Kanashiki Hito ~ (Japan)
  • A Life ~ Itoshiki Hito (Japan)

Recently Updated Shows

Recently updated shows that might be of your interest.
Tulsa King
Running

Tulsa King

Tulsa King follows New York mafia capo Dwight "The General" Manfredi, just after he is released from prison after 25 years and unceremoniously exiled by his boss to set up shop in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Realizing that his mob family may not have his best interests in mind, Dwight slowly builds a "crew" from a group of unlikely characters, to help him establish a new criminal empire in a place that, to him, might as well be another planet. 

Young Sherlock
Running

Young Sherlock

Young Sherlock is touted as an irreverent, action-packed origin story of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's beloved detective in an explosive re-imagining of this iconic character. At age 19, Sherlock Holmes is disgraced, raw, unfiltered, and unformed, when he finds himself caught up in a murder mystery at Oxford University which threatens his freedom. Diving into his first-ever case with a wild lack of discipline, Sherlock manages to unravel a globe-trotting conspiracy that will change his life forever.

Saint-Pierre
Running

Saint-Pierre

After Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Inspector Donny "Fitz" Fitzpatrick digs too deeply into a local politician's nefarious activity, he is exiled to work in Saint-Pierre et Miquelon (the French Territory nestled in the Atlantic Ocean just off the coast of Newfoundland). Fitz's arrival disrupts the life of Deputy Chief Geneviève "Arch" Archambault, a Parisian transplant who is in Saint-Pierre for her own intriguing reasons. 

As if by fate, these two seasoned officers — with very different policing skills and approaches — are forced together to solve unique and exciting crimes. Although the islands seem like a quaint tourist destination, the idyllic façade conceals the worst kind of criminal activity which tend to wash up on its beautiful shores. At first at odds and suspicious of each other, Arch and Fitz soon discover that they are better together... a veritable crime-fighting force.

GenreDrama, Crime
Emmerdale
Running

Emmerdale

Emmerdale is a British soap focusing on the lives of several families and locals living around an estate, a farm and the nearby village in the Yorkshire Dales. It is the second longest British soap in television history since airing its first episode on ITV in 1972, as 'Emmerdale Farm', the show was renamed in 1989.

GenreDrama
Doc
Running

Doc

Doc centers on the hard-charging, brilliant Dr. Amy Larsen, Chief of Internal and Family Medicine at Westside Hospital in Minneapolis. After a brain injury erases the last eight years of her life, Amy must navigate an unfamiliar world where she has no recollection of patients she's treated, colleagues she's crossed, the soulmate she divorced, the man she now loves and the tragedy that caused her to push everyone away. She can rely only on her estranged 17-year-old daughter, whom she remembers as a 9-year-old, and a handful of devoted friends, as she struggles to continue practicing medicine, despite having lost nearly a decade of knowledge and experience.