Life on Mars

Life on Mars

A modern day cop in a 1973 world.

2008 · 1 season · 17 eps · ★ 6.4 · Mystery , Drama , Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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After a car crash, police detective Sam Tyler mysteriously finds himself transported back to 1973 and still working as a detective.

Created by Matthew Graham , Tony Jordan

Network: ABC

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