Life on Mars
📖 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.
📺 Series Details
- Tagline
- “Is he mad, in a coma… or has Detective Sam Tyler really travelled back in time?”
- Status
- Ended
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Seasons
- 2 seasons · 16 episodes
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
John SimmSam Tyler
Philip GlenisterGene Hunt
Liz WhiteAnnie Cartwright
Dean AndrewsRay Carling
Marshall LancasterChris Skelton
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Life on Mars about?
- 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.
- How many seasons does Life on Mars have?
- Life on Mars has 2 seasons and 16 episodes.
- When did Life on Mars first air?
- Life on Mars first aired on January 9, 2006.
- Is Life on Mars still running?
- Life on Mars has ended.
- Where can I track Life on Mars?
- You can track Life on Mars on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log episodes, rate the series, and share it with friends.












