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Ashes to Ashes

TV-14 2008 Action & Adventure, Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy · 3 seasons
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Crime drama series featuring Life On Mars' DCI Gene Hunt. After being shot in 2008, DI Alex Drake lands in 1981, where she finds herself in familiar company.

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About Ashes to Ashes

Dive into the thrilling world of Ashes to Ashes, a crime drama series featuring Life On Mars' infamous DCI Gene Hunt. When DI Alex Drake is shot in 2008, she inexplicably finds herself transported back to 1981. Now, navigating a different time and policing style, she must work alongside the familiar, yet still unpredictable, Gene Hunt and his team. Is she mad, in a coma, or has she genuinely traveled through time? As Alex grapples with this mystery, she finds herself caught in the crossfire of 1980s London crime, battling her own demons and questioning the very fabric of her reality. Will she ever return to her own time, or is she destined to remain in the past?

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Cast and Characters

Ashes to Ashes boasts a stellar cast led by Keeley Hawes as DI Alex Drake, a modern-day detective thrust into the 1980s. Philip Glenister reprises his iconic role as DCI Gene Hunt, the politically incorrect and uncompromising head of CID. Dean Andrews and Marshall Lancaster return as DS Ray Carling and DC Chris Skelton respectively, providing both comedic relief and vital support. Montserrat Lombard shines as WPC Shaz Granger, adding a unique perspective to the team. Daniel Mays delivers a memorable performance as DCI Jim Keats. Created by Matthew Graham and Ashley Pharoah, the masterminds behind Life On Mars, this series is in good hands.

What people like about Ashes to Ashes

Viewers praised Ashes to Ashes for its strong female lead, Keeley Hawes' portrayal of Alex Drake, and its compelling storylines that explored themes of identity, trauma, and the clash between different eras. Many lauded the show for maintaining the spirit of Life On Mars while developing its own unique identity. The chemistry between the cast, particularly Hawes and Glenister, was also a highlight, with their dynamic providing both tension and humor. Critics also applauded the series' accurate depiction of 1980s culture and its use of music to enhance the atmosphere.
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77%

Released

February 7, 2008

Creator

Matthew Graham, Ashley Pharoah

Cast

Keeley Hawes, Philip Glenister, Dean Andrews, Marshall Lancaster, Montserrat Lombard, Daniel Mays

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Action & Adventure, Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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