Last night watched the finale of BBC Life on Mars...and the trailer for the US Version

[Taverner]

The US version - OMG looks AWFUL!

It'll be lucky if it lasts 3 eps

The BBC version, however, is bloody BRILLIANT

[Symarip]

1. Is this a documentary?

Or some sort of situational show?

[Taverner]

2. Sorry - here's a you tube trailer for the show

The UK version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYxGm1T2Ve4

Don't even bother with the US version




The premise is a cop is chasing after a serial killer, almost has him and he flees, only to kidnap his girlfriend. Distraught, the cop pulls over while Bowie's "Life on Mars" is playing. He is hit by a car and transported to 1973 Manchester, where he's a cop who has just been transferred to the division.

Amazing show - think Phillip K Dick meets Dirty Harry (to sound like a Hollywood type here ;) )

[Rambis]

5. Trust the Gene Genie

http://www.mafster.co.uk/space/files/audio/lomGenie.mp3

Best show I have seen in years!

[supernova]

3. LoM is awesome!

And I wish the first guy hadn't dropped out. Wonderful actor.

[Taverner]

4. I'm glad they ended it when they did

That's what I hate about US TV - the shows go on way too long. Lost is a perfect example. That show should have ended season 3.

I just ordered the 'sequel', "Ashes to Ashes" which is the same premise, set in the 80's.

ON EDIT: Did you see any of Season 2, or are you watching it on BBC America?

[Evoman]

6. They gotta squeeze every last drop of money. It's never about the art,

Most shows would be better if they were considered miniseries.