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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+ Amazon ChannelDiscovery+ Amazon Channel
Availability shown for India · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Challenges of Life
Oct 11, 2009 8.8
E2
Reptiles and Amphibians
Oct 18, 2009 8.6
E3
Mammals
Oct 25, 2009 8.5
E4
Fish
Nov 1, 2009 8.7
E5
Birds
Nov 8, 2009 8.6
E6
Insects
Nov 15, 2009 8.6
E7
Hunters and Hunted
Nov 21, 2009 8.6
E8
Creatures of the Deep
Nov 29, 2009 8.8
E9
Plants
Dec 6, 2009 9.2
E10
Primates
Dec 13, 2009 8.8

Cast · Directed by Martha Holmes

DADavid Attenborough
David Attenborough
Self - Narrator (voice)

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Life — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Life?

Life is streaming on Discovery+ in India. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Life on Netflix?

No, Life is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026. It's currently on Discovery+.

Is Life on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Life for free?

Life is available on Discovery+ in India, 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.