This Life (2015)

Season 2

Season 2 finds Natalie Lawson living with hope that her cancer can be stopped, navigating her promising drug trial, and grappling with the return of her ex-husband, David -- who, after a 10-year absence, wants to be a father to their children again. Every Lawson continues to encounter their own set of unique, compelling obstacles. Matthew faces tough choices when it comes to saving his marriage; Maggie goes to surprising new extremes in her late transformation into adulthood; and Oliver puts everything on the line for the sake of his career.

Released Oct. 5, 2015 Episode 43 min None+

Genres: Drama

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Production Companies: Sphère Média Plus

Network: CBC Television

Country: Canada
Languages: English

IMDb

7.0

/243/

Trakt

/13/

TMDb

/5/

Richard Blaimert
Director

Torri Higginson
Natalie Lawson

Lauren Lee Smith
Maggie Lawson

Rick Roberts
Matthew Lawson

Kristopher Turner
Oliver Lawson

James Wotherspoon
Caleb Lawson

Stephanie Janusauskas
Emma Lawson-Crowley

Julia Scarlett Dan
Romy Lawson-Crowley

Janet-Laine Green
Janine Lawson

S2E1 - Stay Positive

Natalie chooses hope as she embarks on her experimental drug trial, not knowing if she’s receiving the placebo or the drug.

Oct. 2, 2016, midnight

S2E2 - Perfect Day

Maggie invites the Lawsons to a very unconventional housewarming party. Natalie and her friend Tia pursue an experiential day, determined to live life on their own terms.

Oct. 9, 2016, midnight

S2E3 - Coping Cards

Natalie battles through a storm of side effects while her family fumbles in their attempts to support her. Oliver second-guesses his ability to come through for Romy. Matthew makes an attempt to repair things with Nicole.

Oct. 16, 2016, midnight

S2E4 - Communion

Matthew and Nicole host a celebration for Abby’s first communion but family tensions get in the way. Natalie takes David to court to revoke his parental rights.

Oct. 23, 2016, midnight

S2E5 - Scanxiety

Natalie seeks distraction as she awaits scan results that will determine her future. Maggie and Raza have an awkward lunch with her parents.

Nov. 6, 2016, midnight

S2E6 - Intervention

Natalie struggles to adjust to a new health prognosis. Maggie, Natalie and Matthew try to help Oliver but find themselves at odds with one another.

Nov. 13, 2016, midnight

S2E7 - Joyride

David finds himself caught between his two families when Natalie invites him over for dinner. Maggie and Raza attempt to validate their marriage to an immigration officer and Oliverâs life reaches a breaking point.

Nov. 20, 2016, midnight