Series

Life on Mars

“Is he mad, in a coma… or has Detective Sam Tyler really travelled back in time?”

★ 7.7(309)20061h 0m2 seasons

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Good to know

Creator: Matthew Graham, Ashley Pharoah, Tony Jordan
Release date: 2006-01-09
Runtime: 1h 0m
Language: English
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 16
Network: BBC One
Status: Ended
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

Life on Mars — trailer

About Life on Mars

Life on Mars is a 2006 web series in the Crime, Drama and Mystery genres, created by Matthew Graham, Ashley Pharoah and Tony Jordan, starring John Simm, Philip Glenister and Liz White. It spans 2 seasons and 16 episodes, and originally aired on BBC One. It holds an average rating of 7.7/10 from 309 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Life on Mars in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Seasons (2)

Series 18 eps · 2006

Series 28 eps · 2007

Cast

John Simm

Sam Tyler

Philip Glenister

Gene Hunt

Liz White

Annie Cartwright

Dean Andrews

Ray Carling

Marshall Lancaster

Chris Skelton

Noreen Kershaw

Phyllis Dobbs

Themes & keywords

1970stime travelnorthern englandpolicepolice detectivemanchester

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Life on Mars in Mexico?+

Life on Mars is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Life on Mars on Netflix?+

Life on Mars is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How many seasons of Life on Mars are there?+

Life on Mars has 2 seasons and 16 episodes in total.

Who stars in Life on Mars?+

Life on Mars stars John Simm, Philip Glenister, Liz White, Dean Andrews and Marshall Lancaster.

When did Life on Mars come out?+

Life on Mars is a 2006 web series created by Matthew Graham, Ashley Pharoah and Tony Jordan.

What genre is Life on Mars?+

Life on Mars is Crime, Drama, Mystery and Sci-Fi & Fantasy series.

Who created Life on Mars?+

Life on Mars was created by Matthew Graham, Ashley Pharoah and Tony Jordan.