A review in
The Guardian described the series as an appealing, emotional drama but somewhat lacking in overall narrative and resolution, commenting that "The show's main priority is apparent from the start: making people cry. If you like the feeling of being overwhelmed by vicarious trauma and grief then you're in for a treat. And the anguish is thoroughly addictive. It's what makes
Life After Life incredibly compelling, binge-worthy even, despite being practically plotless from one episode to the next." Another review in
The Telegraph praised the adaptation's truthfulness to the original story, describing it as a "gorgeously-realised and entirely faithful adaptation of Kate Atkinson’s 2013 bestseller." A
Radio Times review was complimentary of the series, summarising that "
Life After Life combines much of what appeals to British viewing audiences – a rose-tinted English countryside of old, a wartime setting, a stellar cast – but with its mind-bending, time-looping twist, it is entirely its own beast." A mixed review by Gerard Gilbert on
iNews described the drama as "overcomplicated" but concluded that the "handsome production was bolstered by strong performances. The first episode eventually overcame its tricky structure to suggest that there might yet be life in
Life After Life." == References ==