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Life On Mars
EMAILPRINTSERIES: BBC America, Monday 10:00p (60 minutes)
Generally favorable reviews
Based on 7 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 46 votes
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Show Info
Genre(s): Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Created By:
Matthew Graham
Tony Jordan
Ashley Pharoah
First Air Date: July 24, 2006
Summary
Starring John Simm, Philip Glenister, Liz White, Marshall Lancaster, and Dean Andrews
A present-day Manchester police detective is hit by a car and wakes up to find himself seemingly living in the year 1973 in this hit British drama from the creators of "Hustle."
Also On Metacritic
Episode Guide & More Info: More about this show at TV.com
Also On The Web: Official Show Site
What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
Entertainment WeeklyJennifer Armstrong
It's Quantum Leap meets The Streets of San Francisco--with narry a C, S, or I in sight. [28 Jul 2006, p.56]
LA WeeklyRobert Abele
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.
Read Full Review >Los Angeles TimesRobert Lloyd
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.
Read Full Review >Kansas City StarAaron Barnhart
It’s an ambitious and ever-shifting examination of the lack of foresight in a culture addicted to rapid change.
Read Full Review >VarietyBrian Lowry
"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.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this show is 9.5 (out of 10) based on 46 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Ian Andrews gave it a10:
Funny, uncomfortable, accurate, addictive. The BBC at its very, very best.
Jan G. gave it a10:
Absolutely brilliant! I grew up in Manchester in the 70s and they did a fantastic job with this show. I can't wait for BBC America to show season 2. I'm sad to hear there's only 2 seasons of this awesome show.
Onyx Rocks gave it a10:
Loved season 1, when does the US get to see the rest of the series? Please show it soon!
Mad Bob gave it a10:
Well I have had the series taped and been trying to find time to watch it. I was honestly worried about the ending.... but no need it was superb! I live in Manchester and loved the series being based there and how rough and none PC the cops where. only bad thing is it's over :(
Lorne D gave it a10:
Amazingly well conceived and produced. Flawless TV.
Marcus R gave it a10:
I expected to be mildly interested by the sci-fiesque elements, but these combined with the cop-show format and excellent character development for a really well rounded show. I envy people who haven't seen the entire 2-series run in full - you've got such a treat in store!
Mark D gave it a9:
Part cop drama, part time travelling sci fi, part satire and social commentary. This is simply the best thing the BBC has done in years and years. Gripping, subtle, witty and original and the best thing is, series 2 is even better. Oh and Gene Hunt is a legend!
