It's rare that you get anything that's original but here's a great example. In times where we are subjected to rebooted series that were popular when most of the advertisers important demographic weren't even born here we have a series that you'll have never seen anything like it before. I know people who read this will never experienced that but with this in mind here's a classic. Being original isn't, of course,…
Is he mad, in a coma… or has Detective Sam Tyler really travelled back in time?
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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John Simm
Sam Tyler
Philip Glenister
Gene Hunt
Liz White
Annie Cartwright
Dean Andrews
Ray Carling
Marshall Lancaster
Chris Skelton
Noreen Kershaw
Phyllis Dobbs
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What is Life on Mars about?
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…
When was Life on Mars released?
Life on Mars was released in 2006.
What genres does Life on Mars belong to?
Life on Mars is categorised as Crime, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy.
Who stars in Life on Mars?
The cast of Life on Mars includes John Simm, Philip Glenister, Liz White, Dean Andrews, Marshall Lancaster.
How many seasons of Life on Mars are there?
Life on Mars has 2 season(s) and 16 episodes.