If you're browsing Crime shows, Life on Mars (2006) is the kind of series that builds its world steadily without getting messy. The pacing is measured, relying on a few strong moments rather than constant escalation. The cast, featuring John Simm, Philip Glenister, and Liz White, helps keep the story grounded. Ratings sit around 3.3/10, and it will likely land best with viewers who already enjoy the genre. Streaming, rental, and purchase options can change by region and date, check this page for the latest availability.
Life on Mars (2006)
Also known as: 火星生活BBC, huoxingshenghuo, Life on Mars: Gefangen in den 70ern, Χρονοπαγίδα, חיים על מאדים
First aired: January 9, 2006
Runtime: 60 min
Networks: BBC One
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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