Ashes To Ashes (Life on Mars spin-off)

*ZariusTwo* · 01-25-2008, 08:41 AM

"My reputation preceeds me"

*VaughnMichael* · 01-25-2008, 11:56 AM

ok ok ok omg what in the world is this zarius??
Anything related to bowie I must know about I've never even heard of a series called life on mars how in the world did it not get talked about on here.

*ZariusTwo* · 01-25-2008, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Putrescent

ok ok ok omg what in the world is this zarius??
Anything related to bowie I must know about I've never even heard of a series called life on mars how in the world did it not get talked about on here.

Because Gene Hunt stomped on all their toys

Life on Mars was an award-winning BBC show about Sam Tyler (played by John Simm, who played The Master in Doctor Who's third season finale), a cop who's struck down in an accident in 2006 and wakes up in 1973. The three questions of the series were "Am I mad, in a coma, or back in time?". Gene Hunt was his DCI, the two solved crimes using modern and "1970s" rouge police methods, usually clashing over them. Sam eventually puts the peices of where he is together, leading to a superb finale

I'll PM you torrents

This series is about Gene gaining a new partner, also cut down in the present day, only this time she wakes up in 1981.

*ZariusTwo* · 02-21-2008, 04:06 PM

This has been a very strong series so far. This week's episode had a heck of a punch from Drake to Gene, the apperance of her present day fiance, much younger, in the past, and more straight forward sluething. The Garden Gnome plot twist was executed perfectly, being used an insignificant comedy device AND a crucial "case-solving" plot device in the final minutes.

If you cant convince a rapist, just frame 'em for something else.

It's too bad BBC America probably has to wait a while for this.

*ZariusTwo* · 03-24-2008, 02:46 PM

The finale of Ashes to Ashes airs this week

*Hero* · 03-24-2008, 04:45 PM

I wonder if there will be an american version of this like with Life on Mars.
===HERO

*ZariusTwo* · 03-24-2008, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Hero

I wonder if there will be an american version of this like with Life on Mars.
===HERO

I dont know why they wont simply let the original versions air instead of remaking them with Colm Meany as Hunt, Phillip is an incredible actor

Swany · 03-24-2008, 07:05 PM

I started watching the first episode with my mum when it aired.

Wasn't really my cup of tea though. But I don't watch TV too much these days.

*ZariusTwo* · 03-27-2008, 10:16 PM

The finale was intense, the final ten minutes came with a rather fresh plot twist and set up the second season rather nicely (they intend to do three). I'd say the season took a few weeks to find it's voice, and as Swany states, it's not for everyone, but the best episodes are

1. The OCD Charity Worker case
2. The pilot (with The A-Team gag)
3. The Hooker case with the Garden Gnome resolution

*ZariusTwo* · 03-23-2010, 09:57 PM

*discordiatookie* · 03-24-2010, 02:49 PM

Ooh yeah! Bring it on! And was that a file on Sam Tyler I spied?

*ZariusTwo* · 03-28-2010, 06:15 AM

The investigation into Sam's death is initiated by the mysterious new character with the glasses, he's encouraging Alex to discover more about Gene's past

01-25-2008, 08:41 AM	#1
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02-21-2008, 04:06 PM	#4
ZariusTwo Overlord Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Britain, DINO THUNDER...POWER UP! Posts: 22,497	This has been a very strong series so far. This week's episode had a heck of a punch from Drake to Gene, the apperance of her present day fiance, much younger, in the past, and more straight forward sluething. The Garden Gnome plot twist was executed perfectly, being used an insignificant comedy device AND a crucial "case-solving" plot device in the final minutes. If you cant convince a rapist, just frame 'em for something else. It's too bad BBC America probably has to wait a while for this. __________________ Spider-Man: The Rescue Spider-Man: The Galloping Cat Spider-Man: Scarlet Mirror Doctor Who: Child of the Daleks Last edited by ZariusTwo; 02-22-2008 at 01:12 PM.

03-24-2008, 02:46 PM	#5
ZariusTwo Overlord Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Britain, DINO THUNDER...POWER UP! Posts: 22,497	The finale of Ashes to Ashes airs this week __________________ Spider-Man: The Rescue Spider-Man: The Galloping Cat Spider-Man: Scarlet Mirror Doctor Who: Child of the Daleks

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03-24-2008, 07:05 PM	#8
Swany Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Near Glasgow. Scotland Posts: 924	I started watching the first episode with my mum when it aired. Wasn't really my cup of tea though. But I don't watch TV too much these days. __________________

01-25-2008, 11:56 AM	#2
VaughnMichael I'm Baaaaaaccck! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,833	ok ok ok omg what in the world is this zarius?? Anything related to bowie I must know about I've never even heard of a series called life on mars how in the world did it not get talked about on here.

03-27-2008, 10:16 PM	#9
ZariusTwo Overlord Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Britain, DINO THUNDER...POWER UP! Posts: 22,497	The finale was intense, the final ten minutes came with a rather fresh plot twist and set up the second season rather nicely (they intend to do three). I'd say the season took a few weeks to find it's voice, and as Swany states, it's not for everyone, but the best episodes are 1. The OCD Charity Worker case 2. The pilot (with The A-Team gag) 3. The Hooker case with the Garden Gnome resolution __________________ Spider-Man: The Rescue Spider-Man: The Galloping Cat Spider-Man: Scarlet Mirror Doctor Who: Child of the Daleks

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03-28-2010, 06:15 AM	#12
ZariusTwo Overlord Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Britain, DINO THUNDER...POWER UP! Posts: 22,497	The investigation into Sam's death is initiated by the mysterious new character with the glasses, he's encouraging Alex to discover more about Gene's past __________________ Spider-Man: The Rescue Spider-Man: The Galloping Cat Spider-Man: Scarlet Mirror Doctor Who: Child of the Daleks