Life Unexpected is a drama series that follows the story of a young girl named Lux who has been bouncing around the foster care system for years. On her 16th birthday, she decides to become an emancipated minor in order to gain control of her own life.
However, her plan takes an unexpected turn when she tracks down her birth parents, Cate and Baze, who had no idea she even existed. The three of them are forced to navigate the complexities of their newfound relationship and try to become a family.
As Lux adjusts to her new life with her birth parents, she also has to deal with the challenges of high school, friendships, and first love. The series explores themes of identity, family, and the meaning of home.