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Life on Mars (UK): Season 1
  • Network: BBC-1 , BBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Jan 9, 2006
  • Season #: 1 , 2
Metascore
80 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Jennifer Armstrong
    91
    It's Quantum Leap meets The Streets of San Francisco--with narry a C, S, or I in sight. [28 Jul 2006, p.56]
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  2. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    90
    Surreal and harrowing.
  3. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Robert Abele
    80
    Don't mistake the slick-but-not-stupid Life on Mars for brain-bending sci-fi or Austin Powers-style farce. Aside from the psychological stress of its star... this is actually at heart an old-school cops-and-robbers show, with that dash of Twilight Zone to give it 21st-century cachet.
  4. Seattle Post-Intelligencer
    Reviewed by: Melanie McFarland
    80
    Plain wonderful.
  5. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Robert Lloyd
    70
    The show is exceptionally well made from top to bottom and pulls you in and pulls you along, owing not least to a host of terrific performances.
  6. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    70
    "Life on Mars" has the makings of an intoxicating treat, proving how far a little atmosphere can go in breathing life into a format that occasionally appears close to flatlining.
  7. Kansas City Star
    Reviewed by: Aaron Barnhart
    70
    It's an ambitious and ever-shifting examination of the lack of foresight in a culture addicted to rapid change.
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User Score
9.4 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 55 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. TheSpacePope
    10
    There are few shows that completely take you by surprise and not only deliver on your expectations but completely blow them out of the water. For me, Life on Mars was one of these rare masterpieces of modern television. I mean, the premise is so out there that it makes you wonder how someone could come up with such an idea and makes you mad you didn't think of it first. I simply loved this show and consider it and it's follow up series, Ashes to Ashes, amongst the greatest TV shows ever conceived. If you haven't seen them, do yourself a favor and check them out. You won't regret it.… Full Review »
  2. Kandraa
    9
    I love the UK version way better than the US. A brilliant idea and a great cast. I loved the plot but and it keeps you wondering about what happens in the end. One of the most interesting cop shows I've ever seen. It's a Uk show so it's only 2 seasons, so it goes by fast. I'd say watch it, it's brilliant.… Full Review »
  3. IanAndrews
    10
    Funny, uncomfortable, accurate, addictive. The BBC at its very, very best.
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