Network: ABC Family
Episodes: 34 (hour)
Seasons: Two
TV show dates: June 10, 2014 — September 28, 2015
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Italia Ricci, Mary Page Keller, Richard Brancatisano, Haley Ramm, Aisha Dee, Abhi Sinha, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Scott Michael Foster, and Steven Weber.
TV show description:
This dramatic series follows a twenty-something aspiring journalist whose world is turned upside down when she learns that she has cancer.
Smart, charismatic and quick-witted, April Carver (Italia Ricci) seems poised to have it all. She’s landed a job at a major Boston newspaper and a date with her super-sexy co-worker — all while managing to be a supportive daughter, grand-daughter and sister to her family (who lost their patriarch to a tragic accident two years earlier).
In an unexpected twist of fate, April lands in the hospital where her estranged uncle, George, works as an oncologist. While there, she learns the devastating news that she has cancer. However, April refuses to give up her dreams and goals and fights to keep her life from unraveling.
April’s mother is Sara Carver (Mary Page Keller), a professional therapist who’s beautiful, smart, good-hearted and fiercely protective of her family. Following the sudden death of her husband, Sara is nervous but finally ready to return to the dating scene.
Sara’s other daughter is Brenna (Haley Ramm). She’s a rebellious teen who will always choose a party over homework — a habit that’s gotten her into serious trouble in the past. She continues to test her mother’s patience and envies the perfect image her sister April seems to effortlessly uphold.
April’s fun-loving but level-headed best friend and loyal confidant is Beth Kingston (Aisha Dee); a vibrant, young Australian-born girl in her twenties with a keen eye for fashion. Beth still works as a barista at the same coffee shop April left months ago to pursue her dreams. She optimistically believes that the best is yet to come and is determined to enjoy all that a carefree life has to offer in the meantime.
Cultured and attractive, Dominic Russo (Richard Brancatisano) is the Arts and Entertainment reporter at April’s Boston newspaper. Dominic’s job gets him into all the coolest gigs in the city and his irresistible charm could get him any girl he wants, but he has his eye on April from the moment she sets foot in the office. Their flirtatious banter finally leads to what seems like the perfect date, but her illness threatens the possibility of a real relationship without Dominic even knowing why.
The son of a wealthy gubernatorial candidate, Leo Hendrie (Scott Michael Foster) struggles with bitterness at living in his father’s shadow and being tethered to his family’s money. He has more in common with April than she might expect from their initial, rather unpleasant encounter.
George Carver (Steven Weber) is a pediatric oncologist whose connection to his brother Thomas’ tragic death two years ago has isolated him from the Carver women. In a twist of fate, he discovers April is sick so he must confront his past demons.
Episode #34 — La Dolce Vita
Whether it’s the Italian honeymoon that never happened, the unchecked item on her bucket list, or her lack of inspiration, all signs point April to Rome. Caught up in the midst of family drama, April faces too many distractions that keep her from making progress on her book. But will April find the inspiration she seeks in Rome, or will this trip lead her down another path?
First aired: September 28, 2015.
What do you think? Do you like the Chasing Life TV series? Do you think it should have been cancelled or renewed for a third season?
I have been waiting for this show to return. I saw a preview of an up coming season then nothing & that has been close to a 10 months. What the big idea of a teaser then just dump it for something like pretty little liars, now that show sucks.. You cancel shows with loyal followers but it seems you really don’t give 2 ***** & cancel it anyway.. So the ratings weren’t what you like to see but consider those who can’t do anything except watch a lil TV for some type of enjoyment per day. Has anyone even… Read more »
I really liked this series, and was very disappointed it was cancelled. I know many other people were so surprised it was cancelled. Please consider bringing it back to T.V.!!!!!!
I loved this show. I’m super sad it has been cancelled. Please bring it back.
I loved watching this series. Even at age 73 it gave me comfort and I looked so forward to watching it every evening. It was so easy to become a part of the show itself and I am so disappointed it was not going to go on to series 3!
I think its a wonderful series i loved ” Chasing Life ” please please please bring it back it was one of the most original series
I am enjoying watching this show on Netflix, I love that their are so many episodes. I think the acting is wonderful, I love the Mother and extended family under one roof. Natalie I could live without. I wish that their would be an “end” to the story though.
Please try one more season, especially with the suspense to what will happen to April and to find out more in regards to what happened to her father. Please please please…I do not watch to many tv series, but I am so tired of reality shows. Please consider one more season, the rating may go up. Give it the chance to show you different.
So disappointed!!! I loved this show. It seems every time I find a show I really like it gets cancelled. Please bring it back. You can’t leave every one wondering what might have been. Please reconsider at least one more season to tie up loose ends. It’s the least you could do 🙂
Same as others…this show was great because it was (mostly 🙂 ) real, and had such great depth. PLEASE bring it back. I miss them.
I think Chasing Life was original and inspiring. I enjoyed it and think it should have been renewed.
Bring it back!! loved this show. I enjoyed watching with my girls who are 9 and 11 . they loved it. please bring it back.
Bring it back, a real life series with important issues that so many families have to deal with every day.
As A Person fighting Leukemia, I found this program very REAL.
We all watched it as a family and will miss it.
Bring it BACK.
I don’t usually watch primetime tv because I hate wasting time searching for a quality show to watch. Seems like there aren’t any. However, I have just found this show on netflix – I hate that there are only two seasons…..seems like every time I find a show I like – it’s been cancelled!
I am so disappointed that this show was canceled! I love all of the actors and story lines and I I have been watching every week for its new season. Please reconsider!