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Life

8.420091 seasonTV-GTV SeriesDocumentary

David Attenborough looks at the extraordinary ends to which animals and plants go in order to survive. Featuring epic spectacles, amazing TV firsts and examples of new wildlife behaviour.

DirectorsMartha Holmes·Simon Blakeney

WriterPaul Spillenger

ProducersCatherine McCarthy·Mike Gunton

Where to watch

Discovery +

Discovery+ Amazon Channel

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

Challenges of Life

Oct 11, 2009 8.8

Reptiles and Amphibians

Oct 18, 2009 8.6

Mammals

Oct 25, 2009 8.5

Fish

Nov 1, 2009 8.7

Birds

Nov 8, 2009 8.6

Insects

Nov 15, 2009 8.6

Hunters and Hunted

Nov 21, 2009 8.6

Creatures of the Deep

Nov 29, 2009 8.8

Plants

Dec 6, 2009 9.2

E10

Primates

Dec 13, 2009 8.8

Cast · Directed by Martha Holmes

David Attenborough

Self - Narrator (voice)

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Life — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Life?

Life is streaming on Discovery + and Discovery+ in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Life on Netflix?

No, Life is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026. It's currently on Discovery + and Discovery+.

Is Life on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Life isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Discovery + and Discovery+ instead.

Where can I watch Life for free?

Life is available on Discovery + and Discovery+ in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Life?

Life has 1 season in total (10 episodes). The series concluded in 2009.

Are all episodes of Life out yet?

Yes — all 10 episodes across 1 season of Life are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Life?

No — Life ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.