Life Unexpected
“Family is the new F-word...”
16-year-old Lux was given up for adoption at birth but never adopted. When she is put back into the custody of her estranged-since-high-school birth parents, Cate and Baze, the three form an unlikely family.
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About Life Unexpected
Life Unexpected is a 2010 English-language drama series created by Liz Tigelaar. The cast is led by Britt Robertson, Shiri Appleby, Kristoffer Polaha. It spans 2 seasons and 26 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel .
Life Unexpected was produced by Best Day Ever Productions and Mojo Films and made in United States of America. It was first aired on January 18, 2010, and carries a TV-PG certification.
- Created by
- Liz Tigelaar
- First aired
- January 18, 2010
- Last aired
- January 18, 2011
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-PG
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 2 (26 episodes)
- Network
- The CW
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Best Day Ever Productions, Mojo Films
Life Unexpected cast & crew
Life Unexpected was created by Liz Tigelaar.
The cast features Britt Robertson as Lux Cassidy, Shiri Appleby as Catherine "Cate" Cassidy, Kristoffer Polaha as Nathaniel 'Baze' Bazile, Austin Basis as Matthew 'Math' Rogers, and Kerr Smith as Ryan Thomas.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Barry Donlevy and it was produced by Mary Beth Basile and Rose Lam.
Is Life Unexpected worth watching?
Life Unexpected holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 94 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama series.
With 2 seasons and 26 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.
If you enjoy drama, Life Unexpected is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Life Unexpected
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Cast of Life Unexpected
Britt Robertson
Lux Cassidy
Shiri Appleby
Catherine "Cate" Cassidy
Kristoffer Polaha
Nathaniel 'Baze' Bazile
Austin Basis
Matthew 'Math' Rogers
Kerr Smith
Ryan Thomas
Life Unexpected — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Life Unexpected in United States?
Life Unexpected is streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , Paramount+ Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Life Unexpected on Paramount Plus Premium?
Yes — Life Unexpected is currently available on Paramount Plus Premium in United States.
▸What language is Life Unexpected in?
Life Unexpected is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Life Unexpected are there?
Life Unexpected has 2 seasons with 26 episodes in total.
▸What is Life Unexpected rated?
Life Unexpected is rated TV-PG. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 94 ratings.
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