Life Sentence Season 1 Episode 1 Pilot
- TV-NR
- March 7, 2018
- 42 min
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7.5 (247)
Life Sentence is a drama television series that follows the story of Stella Abbott, a young woman who is diagnosed with a terminal illness and decides to live life to the fullest. The show's first episode, Pilot, introduces us to the main characters and sets the stage for the rest of the season.
We first meet Stella (Lucy Hale) as she finishes her last day of chemotherapy. She is excited to finally be done with treatment but soon realizes that her joyful news is not what her family and friends want to hear. They are all shocked by the realization that they must now face a future where Stella will continue to live, despite her diagnosis.
Throughout the episode, we see the different reactions of Stella's family members to her diagnosis. Her parents (Gillian Vigman and Dylan Walsh) are trying to keep it together, but they're both struggling to come to terms with the news. Her brother, Aiden (Jayson Blair), is in shock and doesn't know how to react. Her sister, Elizabeth (Brooke Lyons), is taking on a more practical approach, trying to come up with a plan for how they can all move forward.
Despite the initial shock, Stella is determined to live her life to the fullest, and she starts by pouring all of her energy into planning her wedding to her longtime boyfriend, Wes (Elliot Knight). However, when she discovers that he's been keeping a secret from her, everything changes.
Along the way, we also meet other important characters in Stella's life, like her best friend, who has been helping her plan the wedding, and her eccentric grandmother, who gives Stella some valuable advice.
Overall, the first episode of Life Sentence does a great job of setting up the show's premise and introducing us to the main characters. The mix of drama and humor creates a balanced tone that makes the show both poignant and entertaining. The fact that the main character is not only dealing with a terminal illness but also trying to move forward with her life in a meaningful way adds another layer of emotional depth to the show.
While the pilot doesn't answer all the questions raised, it does create a world that is ripe for exploration and sets up an interesting premise that will keep viewers engaged throughout the season. The idea that Stella is suddenly faced with an uncertain future, after having already accepted her death as inevitable, and must now confront all the challenges and possibilities that come with it, makes for an intriguing story that is sure to resonate with audiences.