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?
This show was a breath of fresh air. It dealt with real issues. I was introduced to it by a teenager and loved it! Loved all the characters, they were so well developed. Unlike many shows on tv these days. Please bring it back.
I loved this show! Bring it back!
What the heck? Loved the show. Have a son with leukemia…..oh because it’s not stupid reality tv you cancel it…..leukemia is reality!! Wrong decision
There aren’t many shows worth watching this day and age…… This was one of them!!!! This you cancel but leave on. Worthless reality shows like. Naked and Afraid, Dating Naked, Caitlyn Jenner, the Kardashians,,,,,,,need I go on?………….???.?.?. The world is going to hell in a hand asked.
I am devastated that the show has been cancelled. I think it had significant value, showing us what it must be like to go through what April is experiencing. I hate that we are being left dangling, with April in Italy, not knowing how she ultimately manages to survive . . .
Chasing Life should not be canceled. I do no watch much tv at all and this is the only show I watch faithfully every episode. please bring this show back.
Chasing Life is my favorite show, we need more shows like this. I can come up with one trillion reasons that it should be renewed. I am only a kid but I understand the values of this show. I have watched it since it came out and am very emotionally attached to this show, it is way more than a show, just because the rating weren’t the best for season 2, doesn’t kean you end it forever. Especially with a show as great as this. April fights for her life, so let’s all fight for Chasing Life.
Should not have been cancelled!!!
Please do not cancel this show. My daughter was diagnosed with cancer at 19 and underwent a stem cell transplant 3 years ago. We love the show it makes people understand just what we went through and are still going through. I’m begging please don’t cancel!!!!!
I think that this show should definitely be renewed. There are so many people out there that are fighting for their lives everyday. I believe that the perspective of the show is very captivating. It teaches you to not only be grateful for what you have but to live your life as if tomorrow is your last. Although I am not a producer or an author, I believe that ending the series will be very disappointing. That hope and aspiration that Italia Ricci’s character April gives is such a powerful image. I also believe that the show is so much… Read more »
Please renew Chasing Life for Season 3! It is the best show on TV and it has brought hope into my life. The Chasinf
Great show please renew for season 3! The show gives hope and education to the difficulties of faceing disease loss starting over. I am 70 and in many ways it my story too. Family is the glue.
There’s definately a great deal to learn about this topic.
I like all the points you made.
I absolutely love the series and look forward to it.
Chasing life is a great show! We need more TV shows of this quality on tv today.