TV series
Life on Mars
2006–2007, English, on BBC One. Created by Matthew Graham & Ashley Pharoah & Tony Jordan.
Is he mad, in a coma… or has Detective Sam Tyler really travelled back in time?
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
- Episodes
- 16
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2007
Worth the Hype
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7.7/10 from 339 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Life on Mars
Life on Mars is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and BritBox in India.
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Latest episode
S2 E8: Episode 8
Aired 10 April 2007
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Matthew GrahamCreator
- Ashley PharoahCreator
- Tony JordanCreator
- John SimmSam Tyler · 16 ep
- Philip GlenisterGene Hunt · 16 ep
- Liz WhiteAnnie Cartwright · 16 ep
- Dean AndrewsRay Carling · 16 ep
- Marshall LancasterChris Skelton · 16 ep
- Noreen KershawPhyllis Dobbs · 16 ep
- Tony MarshallNelson · 12 ep
- Joanne FroggattRuth Tyler · 2 ep
- Rafaella HutchinsonTest Card Girl · 2 ep
- Ralph BrownFrank Morgan · 2 ep
- Kevin McNallyHarry Woolf · 2 ep
- Archie PanjabiMaya Roy · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 9 January 2006
- Last aired
- 10 April 2007
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-14
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Life on Mars: quick answers
Is Life on Mars worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 339 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Life on Mars are there?
Life on Mars has 2 seasons and 16 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Life on Mars finished?
Yes. Life on Mars ended in 2007, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Life on Mars on?
Life on Mars is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and BritBox in India. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
Life on Mars parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Life on Mars is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Life on Mars?
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Who created Life on Mars?
Life on Mars was created by Matthew Graham and Ashley Pharoah and Tony Jordan and stars John Simm, Philip Glenister, Liz White.