Life on Mars

TV Series
2008–2009
12
1h

IMDb RATING

7.5/10

11K

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Harvey Keitel, Gretchen Mol, Michael Imperioli, and Jason O'Mara in Life on Mars (2008)

A present day car accident mysteriously sends a detective back to the 1970s.

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A present day car accident mysteriously sends a detective back to the 1970s.A present day car accident mysteriously sends a detective back to the 1970s.A present day car accident mysteriously sends a detective back to the 1970s.

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IMDb RATING

7.5/10

11K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
- 10 nominations total

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Trivia
When the series was cancelled midway through the first season in March 2009, producers had time to make the last episode the series finale, solving the mystery and answering most of the outstanding questions.

Goofs
Green and white street signs can frequently be seen. These colors were not introduced in NYC until the mid-1980s.

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10/10

Great show - but do NOT compare it to the BBC version.

Great music, costumes, script and characters. I first watched the BBC series (both of them and then bought the DVDs) and am thoroughly enjoying this US version. Rather than just compare it with the BBC version I believe it best to view it on its own merits. The BBC version is pure class, as are most things containing John Simm. (I strongly recommend 'The Devil's Whore') Do not compare the characters/actors with the BBC version as it is certain to lead to dissatisfaction. The script isn't as subtle as the original, true. John Simm is a better actor than Jason O'Mara, true. However the series is very enjoyable and I may even buy the DVD of this series too. Just sit back and enjoy 50 minutes of good entertainment!