Ashes to Ashes - The Complete Series 2 (DVD)

***Why I watched the Ashes to Ashes - series 2*** Ashes to Ashes was the long awaited spin off from the fantastic 'Life on Mars' series. I have reviewed the first series so I will try to make sure I do not repeat myself. I eagerly awaited series 2 as I thoroughly enjoyed the first series. Series 2 first aired in April 2009 and once again I religiously watched each episode every week and again but this time I bought the dvd when it was released instead of my partner. ***The cast*** Philip Glennister as Gene Hunt (Life on Mars, Demons) Keeley Hawes as Alex Drake (Spooks, Mutual Friends) Dean Andrews as Ray ...  Read the complete review

It might not yet be time to lower the coffin of Life on Mars/Ashes to Ashes into the ground, but the grave is certainly being dug. Which is a slightly convoluted way of saying that, on the strength of Ashes to Ashes Series 2, the programme has had its day. I was always concerned when a spin-off to Life on Mars was announced but Ashes Series 1 surprised me by pulling it off. It might never have scaled the heights of its sister show, but it still proved entertaining. Ashes Series 2 also manages this, but that entertainment has been diluted still further; it's starting to feel a little tired and formulaic. Like too many shows before it, it has outlived ...  Read the complete review