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Life on Mars

TV-14 2006 Crime, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy · 2 seasons
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A detective chief inspector from 2006 is investigating a serial killer when he is knocked over by a speeding car. Waking up, he finds himself mysteriously transported back in time to 1973. Initially struggling to come to terms with his situation, he has to come to terms with the old-fashioned technology and attitude of the day, while figuring out how he came to be trapped in the past.

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Detective Chief Inspector Sam Tyler is hunting a serial killer in 2006 when a car accident sends him reeling. He awakens to find himself in 1973, a world of outdated technology and contrasting attitudes. Forced to navigate this unfamiliar landscape, Sam grapples with the primitive policing methods and social norms of the era while desperately trying to understand how he became trapped in the past and how to return to his own time. Is he insane, in a coma, or has he truly traveled back in time?

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Life on Mars features a stellar cast bringing its complex characters to life. John Simm delivers a compelling performance as Sam Tyler, the detective struggling to adapt to his new reality. Philip Glenister shines as Gene Hunt, the politically incorrect and hard-hitting DCI from the 1970s. Liz White portrays Annie Cartwright, a WPC who offers Sam a connection to the past. Dean Andrews plays Ray Carling, a detective constable with old-fashioned ideals. Marshall Lancaster embodies Chris Skelton, a junior detective constable eager to learn. Noreen Kershaw appears as Phyllis Dobbs, a pub landlady. The series was created by Ashley Pharoah, Matthew Graham, and Tony Jordan.

What people like about Life on Mars

Viewers praised Life on Mars for its clever writing, suspenseful plots, and brilliant performances. Many lauded the show's ability to create a believable and immersive 1970s setting, noting the attention to detail in everything from the costumes to the music. Critics and audiences alike were captivated by the show's central mystery, with many debating the true nature of Sam's experience until the very end. The dynamic between Simm and Glenister was a particular highlight, with many praising their on-screen chemistry and the fascinating contrast between their characters. The series' blend of genres and its willingness to tackle complex themes also earned it widespread acclaim.
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77%

Released

January 9, 2006

Creator

Ashley Pharoah, Matthew Graham, Tony Jordan

Cast

John Simm, Philip Glenister, Liz White, Dean Andrews, Marshall Lancaster, Noreen Kershaw

Genre

Crime, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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