Life on Mars 2006
“Is he mad, in a coma… or has Detective Sam Tyler really travelled back in time?”
What is Life on Mars?
The television series "Life on Mars" is a mystery drama that revolves around a detective who becomes involved in a case. A detective chief inspector is investigating a serial killer when he is involved in an accident involving a speeding car.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2006
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 16
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 9, 2006
- Last aired
- Apr 10, 2007
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Overview
The television series "Life on Mars" is a mystery drama that revolves around a detective who becomes involved in a case. A detective chief inspector is investigating a serial killer when he is involved in an accident involving a speeding car. As a result of this incident, he finds himself mysteriously transported back in time. Initially, he struggles to adjust to the unfamiliar surroundings and technology of the past. He must navigate the old-fashioned attitudes and customs of the time, all while trying to understand how he came to be in the past. The series explores themes of time travel, cultural differences, and personal identity as the detective tries to find a way back to his own time.
Should you watch it?
“A modern detective wakes up in 1973 after a car accident and struggles to adapt.”
- compelling time-travel premise
- strong period atmosphere
- disorienting narrative shifts
Watch it if you enjoy police procedurals blended with science fiction mysteries.
The series is rated TV-14 and features themes of crime and drama.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Episode 1 Jan 9, 2006
- E2 Episode 2 Jan 16, 2006
- E3 Episode 3 Jan 23, 2006
- E4 Episode 4 Jan 30, 2006
- E5 Episode 5 Feb 6, 2006
- E6 Episode 6 Feb 13, 2006
- E7 Episode 7 Feb 20, 2006
- E8 Episode 8 Feb 27, 2006
Season 2 · 8 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Feb 13, 2007
- E2 Episode 2 Feb 20, 2007
- E3 Episode 3 Mar 6, 2007
- E4 Episode 4 Mar 13, 2007
- E5 Episode 5 Mar 20, 2007
- E6 Episode 6 Mar 27, 2007
- E7 Episode 7 Apr 3, 2007
- E8 Episode 8 Apr 10, 2007
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
A detective from 2006 is transported back to 1973 after being hit by a car.
What genre is Life on Mars?
It is a crime, drama, mystery, and sci-fi series.
Does the protagonist know how he traveled in time?
He is trying to figure out how he became trapped in the past.
What challenges does the detective face?
He must deal with old-fashioned technology and the attitudes of 1973.
Is the show suitable for all ages?
The series is rated TV-14.