

TV series
This Is Not My Life
2010, English, on TVNZ 1.
This Is Not My Life is a 2010 New Zealand television mystery thriller which originally aired on Television New Zealand's TV ONE channel on Thursday nights. Set in the 2020s, the show centres on Alec Ross who awakes one morning to find that he doesn't know who or where he is and doesn't recognise his wife or children. The story is set in the fictional town of Waimoana. The series is written by Rachel Lang and Gavin Strawhan and directed by Robert Sarkies and Peter Salmon. Thirteen episodes have been produced. Though the show only lasted one season, it has been announced American network ABC has purchased the series to adapt for an American audience.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 43 min
- Status
- Ended in 2010
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Latest episode
S1 E13: Episode 13
Aired 14 October 2010
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 29 July 2010
- Last aired
- 14 October 2010
- Network
- TVNZ 1
- Language
- English
- Country
- New Zealand
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- NR
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This Is Not My Life: quick answers
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How many seasons of This Is Not My Life are there?
This Is Not My Life has 1 season and 13 episodes, about 43 minutes each.
Is This Is Not My Life finished?
Yes. This Is Not My Life ended in 2010, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is This Is Not My Life on?
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This Is Not My Life parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
This Is Not My Life is rated NR. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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