The popular British sci-fi crime drama *Life on Mars*, starring John Simm, is now available on another streaming service in the UK. If you haven’t seen this time-traveling story about Sam Tyler, now’s a great chance to check it out!
This show, which aired for two seasons with 18 episodes between 2006 and 2007, centers around a detective who mysteriously finds himself in 1973 after an accident. The series explores whether he’s experiencing a delusion, is in a coma, or has actually traveled back in time – a question famously posed in the show’s opening moments. (Don’t worry, no spoilers here!)
Although Simm was the main actor, Philip Glenister’s character, Gene Hunt, became much more popular with viewers. Gene Hunt later reappeared in the spin-off series *Ashes to Ashes*, set in the 1980s, alongside Keeley Hawes as the lead.
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The comedy series *Life on Mars* is now streaming on Prime Video in the UK. It was already available on BBC iPlayer and ITVX Premium, meaning Prime subscribers without a TV Licence or ITVX Premium can now watch it.
You can now watch *Ashes to Ashes* on multiple streaming services. Prime Video has seasons one and two, while NOW only offers season three. If you want to watch all three seasons, iPlayer is your best bet.
Both seasons of Life on Mars have a perfect score of 100% positive from critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
According to the *LA Times*, the show is remarkably well-crafted with strong performances that immediately captivate viewers and keep them engaged. *The Guardian* simply called it “a continual pleasure.”
According to PopMatters, Life on Mars is a remarkably creative and enjoyable show. It successfully combines the realism of a historical police drama, the excitement of a science fiction thriller, and relevant social themes into a truly excellent viewing experience.
According to a recent review in *Den of Geek*, *Life on Mars* is a charming and frequently humorous series at its core. The show beautifully explores themes of friendship, love, self-discovery, and learning to adapt to life’s changes.
The show resonated with viewers because it explored timeless and relatable themes, presented in a straightforward way. While *Life on Mars* was marketed as innovative, it was actually quite traditional in its approach – and that’s what made it truly stand out.
Over on IMDb, the show has a score of 8.3/10 from over 34,000 user scores.
One viewer called this work a true ‘Masterpiece,’ while another praised it as a captivating and authentic portrayal of the 1970s.
One reviewer suggests: if you’re planning a full day of TV, start with the first episode and then watch as much as you can. Follow that up with season two the next day.
The show spawned an American remake in 2008 that only lasted for one season.
Life on Mars is available on Prime Video, BBC iPlayer and ITVX Premium.
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2025-10-13 15:52