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This is Life

20171 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

Shot over 2 years and edited from 500 hours of footage. This is a 13 episode series expanded from the documentary film of the same name. The series follow the ins and outs of the Maternity Ward at Zhongnan Hospital in Wuhan, following the doctors, nurses, and patients.

DirectorWeijun Chen

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Dec 21, 2017
E2
Episode 2
Dec 21, 2017
E3
Episode 3
Dec 28, 2017
E4
Episode 4
Jan 4, 2018
E5
Episode 5
Jan 11, 2018
E6
Episode 6
Jan 18, 2018
E7
Episode 7
Jan 25, 2018
E8
Episode 8
Feb 1, 2018
E9
Episode 9
Feb 8, 2018
E10
Episode 10
Feb 22, 2018
E11
Episode 11
Mar 1, 2018
E12
Episode 12
Mar 8, 2018
E13
Episode 13
Mar 15, 2018

Cast · Directed by Weijun Chen

JL
Jiafu Li

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This is Life — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams This is Life?

This is Life is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is This is Life on Netflix?

No, This is Life is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is This is Life on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — This is Life is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of September 2026.

Where can I watch This is Life for free?

This is Life is available on Amazon Prime Video in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in This is Life?

This is Life has 1 season in total (13 episodes). The series concluded in 2018.

Are all episodes of This is Life out yet?

Yes — all 13 episodes across 1 season of This is Life are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of This is Life?

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