Life on Mars, who knows but Life in 1973 is very entertaining (Life On Mars: Complete BBC Series 1 (DVD))

Member Name: mr_nadge

Product:	Life On Mars: Complete BBC Series 1 (DVD)
Date:	05/10/09 (16 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Period Setting viewed through modern eyes. Great Plot lines. Well acted. Great one-liners

Disadvantages: Not resolved until series 2.

Life on Mars tells the stroy of Detective Chief Inspector Sam Tyler (John Simm). After a motoring accident where he is stuck by a car, he wakes up at the side of the road in 1973; 33 years in the past (the show was set & shown in 2006).

After waking up he returns to the Police Station in which he works. He finds on arrival that he is now a Detective Inspector & Subordinate to DCI Gene Hunt (Philip Glenister). The show follows Sam's adventures as he struggles to find out why he is in the past, how he got there & how he can get home.

The first series is very entertaining. It comprises of 8 episodes all with a specific story & all with the continuing story arc of Sam's situation & how a modern day Plocie officer would find the methods & attitudes of the 1970's police force.

There are some great moments in this series & I personally find it better than the second. All the episodes are on the DVD along with the customary commentaries & behind the scenes although not a lot else. I would highly recommend the show & you should definetly watch it. It is repeated regularly on the Watch channel if you don't want to buy it.

Summary: Some of the best British Drama from recent times. Give it a go.