Looking for a cop drama with a little bit of a sci-fi element? I just finished re-watching the British series Life on Mars and it was just as excellent the second time around.
Sam Tyler is a Detective Chief Inspector in Manchester in 2006 and is on a murder investigation when he is hit by a car and wakes up in 1973.
"My name is Sam Tyler, I had an accident and I woke up in 1973. Am I mad, in a coma, or back in time? Whatever's happened, it's like I've landed on a different planet. Maybe if I can work out the reason, I can get home..."
Life on Mars not only holds up; it excels and stylistically Mad Men has nothing on this show. The plot masterfully captures both the overall series arc as well as weekly cases to solve. The costumes and street dressing transports the viewer back to the 1970’s.
Want to know 5 reasons to watch it? Join me under the cut for some more discussion.
Sam Tyler is a Detective Chief Inspector in Manchester in 2006 and is on a murder investigation when he is hit by a car and wakes up in 1973.
"My name is Sam Tyler, I had an accident and I woke up in 1973. Am I mad, in a coma, or back in time? Whatever's happened, it's like I've landed on a different planet. Maybe if I can work out the reason, I can get home..."
Life on Mars not only holds up; it excels and stylistically Mad Men has nothing on this show. The plot masterfully captures both the overall series arc as well as weekly cases to solve. The costumes and street dressing transports the viewer back to the 1970’s.
Want to know 5 reasons to watch it? Join me under the cut for some more discussion.
