In last week’s penultimate episode of This Life, the Lawsons suffered twin traumas, as Janine suddenly passed away from a heart attack and Natalie was rushed into emergency surgery. In Sunday’s Season 2 finale, “Choose Life,” the family struggles to regain their footing as they gather for Janine’s funeral.
Here’s a sneak peek of what’s to come.
Natalie recovers from surgery
But learns her treatment options are now severely limited. Can she finally make peace with the unknown?
Oliver tries his hand at love and responsibility
With mixed results. Shannon Kook makes another welcome appearance as Oliver’s new love interest, JD.
Matthew and Nicole move forward
Which means not reverting back to the way things were.
Caleb, Emma and Romy follow their own paths
All three of Natalie’s kids end the season with a better sense of who they are and where they’re headed.
Listen for a Leonard Cohen tribute
Did you expect anything less from a show that so proudly showcases Montreal music?
No word yet on Season 3
But “Choose Life” serves as a lovely series finale if the show is not renewed. Savour another round of fine performances by the entire cast, but take a special moment to recognize the work of Torri Higginson, who has consistently brought subtlety and humour to an emotionally gruelling role. And then hope CBC does the right thing.
This Life airs Sundays at 9 p.m. on CBC.
Image courtesy of CBC.
I hope they get a 3rd season. The original french version had 3.