ER (TV Series) Life After Death (2008) User Reviews

Unpopular opinion: ER handled Pratt's death better than Greene's

[aaronburgin-71669 · 10/10 · 17 August 2020]

I've binge watched ER in 2020, so I'm a bit of a Monday Morning quarterback here, but I felt of all the characters who died on the show, Pratt received the most dignified send-off. The slow stroll to the elevator, the nod to the show's "15 crew" (Haleh, Malik and Chuny), Chaz's pain for the brother he was just getting to know, the quiet pain on Frank's face as he touches Pratt's shoulder. The heartwarming and simultaneously crushing send off at Ike's - it was a tremendous episode.

I know Mark Greene's death story arc shares a special place with fans and Lucy Knight's death was shocking, but if we put aside the post-prime bias, this episode was one of the show's very best hours. Period.

Life After Death (#15.1)

[ComedyFan2010 · 9/10 · 28 June 2015]

In this episode happened what I was afraid of the most after watching the previous one... This was the final episode for Dr. Pratt. They also played with our feelings by making us first believe that he is alright and will survive. And then suddenly it became critical. Until they pronounced him dead I was hoping that something will happen and he will survive. I would probably criticize it for being unrealistic then, but I would be so happy to see him alive. So many tears in this episode. From the characters and myself as well. Them bringing up what his life could have been if he survived was also making one feel horrible. He was about to propose and was getting the chief position. And yet that perfect life didn't happen as his life was cut short. Mekhi Phifer is a great actor and I loved him in this part. While I am very sad to see him go, I think in a way it was great to give such a great character such a dramatic and moving exit from this show...

One of the most powerful episodes

[melissayoungman-31205 · 10/10 · 3 February 2021]

This episode hit me harder than any other in 15 years. We had watched Pratt grow so much, realize his potential, and become such a good person. It was gut wrenching when he knew he was going to die, and there was nothing to be done; when the ER was still busy with the other traumas, and he knew other patients needed the staff. I'm thankful I don't have to be filled with hate and anger for a character, their development, and a story arc that is real - that reflects the reality of many a young person in America and other countries too.

ER waiting for Death?

[mrwb77 · 3/10 · 21 May 2021]

Pratt dies in this episode. Personally I didn't feel anything from it.

The character just doesn't resonate anywhere near Benton, Greene or the rest.

I've struggled through the last few very poor seasons. The longer it drags on the more I think it should have just been cancelled after season 8. Season 13 and 14 in particular are total trash.

Hopefully some cameos from when ER was a top show to see it out.