Life On Mars Series 2

[klaus_kinski_Jr]

THe best cop show is back folks. Can't wait to see what happens this time around.
Especially since it ends after series 2 and they will explain why he ended up in
1973. Anyone else a fan I know Ron loves it. But he does not like to watch TV on
his computer.

[epo]

<strong>klaus_kinski_Jr</strong> wrote:<br />THe best cop show is back folks. Can't wait to see what happens this time around. Especially since it ends after series 2 and they will explain why he ended up in 1973. Anyone else a fan I know Ron loves it. But he does not like to watch TV on his computer. <p>Huge fan.&nbsp; Now I'm just going out of my mind waiting for this bit to download.&nbsp; </p><p>0.6%?&nbsp; F-you hurry up!&nbsp; </p>

[LordJezo]

<p>Oh man oh man!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Did it start already??&nbsp; I did not know!&nbsp;</p>

[Sheeplovr]

<p>i keep checking the bbc sites to see when the new season starts</p><p>&nbsp;oh crap it primired last night to bit torrent i go<br /> </p><p>somebody tell me how to put it on a dvd that works plays normal not jsut on a computer so i can give the first episode to ronnie &nbsp;</p>

[klaus_kinski_Jr]

Sheepy usually someone will upload a episode for burning to DVD but its a
monster of a d/l.

I know there are DVD players that will play AVI files if they were burnt to a DVD as
if its a Data Disc

Dont forget folks Episode 2 is available also

GENE HUNT is back better then ever

<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by klaus_kinski_Jr on 2-14-07 @ 10:06 AM</span>

[Sheeplovr]

wooo wihtin 2 hours ill have the first 2 epsidoes that is if this second torrent file isnt gay<br />

[LordJezo]

<p>Yeah, tell him to get a DVD player that does DIVX/XVID.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Or if you want to pay a few bucks, <a href="http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/ConvertXtoDVD/1101509672/1">this software</a> will do all the conversion for you and let you play on any standard DVD player.&nbsp;</p>

[Sheeplovr]

<strong>LordJezo</strong> wrote:<br /><p>Yeah, tell him to get a DVD player that does DIVX/XVID.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Or if you want to pay a few bucks, <a href="http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/ConvertXtoDVD/1101509672/1">this software</a> will do all the conversion for you and let you play on any standard DVD player. </p><p>&nbsp;hmm theres gotta be a open source program like the program that converts videos so i can put them on my ps3 <br /> </p>

[klaus_kinski_Jr]

Episode 1 was fanastic, but Episode 2 is superior.

Loved the Leone like tribute with a great standoff towards the end of it.

[Sheeplovr]

<strong>klaus_kinski_Jr</strong> wrote:<br />Episode 1 was fanastic, but Episode 2 is superior. Loved the Leone like tribute with a great standoff towards the end of it.<p>&nbsp;i got liek a hour to go on the first epsidoe on the torrent its being all gay and slow<br /> </p>

[Sheeplovr]

<p>Shows are all downloaded then i try to use nero to make the dvd</p><p>and i think it works it took over a hour and it plays in my computers dvd player then i go oh wait i should try it in&nbsp; in the real dvd player</p><p>and bam</p><p>no go</p><p>dern</p><p>i didnt even get to watch the episodes yet&nbsp;</p>

[booster11373]

<p>Man this show is good, </p><p>The Coolness of the series can only be eclisped by the suckiness of the American re-make</p>

[Sheeplovr]

<strong>booster11373</strong> wrote:<br /><p>Man this show is good, </p><p>The Coolness of the series can only be eclisped by the suckiness of the American re-make</p><p>&nbsp;maybe it will blow our minds</p><p>anywho</p><p>with nero you can make dvd videos </p><p>sooo im awesome and figured it out</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

[Sheeplovr]

<p>first 2 episodes are great&nbsp; still</p><p>i enjoyed it&nbsp;</p>

[epo]

<p>First two episodes....outstanding.&nbsp; </p><p>Every episode just reminds me of how awful American TV really is.&nbsp; Hell, I'm even looking forward to the end of the series when they start the spin-off &quot;Ashes to Ashes&quot; with featuring Gene Hunt.&nbsp; </p>

[docgoblin]

<strong>epo</strong> wrote:<br /><p>First two episodes....outstanding. </p><p>Every episode just reminds me of how awful American TV really is. Hell, I'm even looking forward to the end of the series when they start the spin-off &quot;Ashes to Ashes&quot; with featuring Gene Hunt. </p><p>&nbsp;Just watched the first two episodes. This is one of the best shows I've ever seen. I even got my 17 year old son into it. I think its on Tuesday in England so I guess torrents will be up by Wed or Thurs... Sorry, but I can't wait for the Summer rerun on BBC America. Anyone who hasn't caught the show yet try to start watching from season 1 straight through. I believe you'll be hooked!</p>

[epo]

FYI: Episode Three is out on Bittorrent for your downloading pleasure.&nbsp;

[booster11373]

<p>It isnt on any MINI sites that are run by PIRATES or DEMONS</p><p>?????</p>

[epo]

Episode 3 was outstanding as per usual.&nbsp; Only 5 episodes left until David Kelley gets his chance to ruin the story in America.

[Radioguy]

I'm more psyched about Doctor Who coming back.&nbsp;&nbsp;

[Don Stugots]

<strong>Sheeplovr</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>booster11373</strong> wrote:<br /><p>Man this show is good, </p><p>The Coolness of the series can only be eclisped by the suckiness of the American re-make</p><p> maybe it will blow our minds</p><p>anywho</p><p>with nero you can make dvd videos </p><p>sooo im awesome and figured it out</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;maybe you could hook a brotha up?</p>

[Sheeplovr]

<p>just finshed episode 3</p><p>still solid</p><p>i did take a guess at what was the crime part and was right but all well &nbsp;</p><p>fun show &nbsp;</p>

[Reynolds]

Did the show take the week off? Cant find episode 4 on any of the torrent sites

[Reynolds]

BBC website says episode 3 is on march 6th, but Ive already seen episode 3, they came out weekly 1,2,3 then no 4, wacky

[Sheeplovr]

yeah im confused by the bbc websites to so im jsut searching every other day for life on mars for a new ep<br />

[epo]

<p>I believe the next episode will air March 13th.&nbsp; </p><p>The BBC ran the episodes on BBC One &amp; BBC Four to &quot;launch&quot; the series, but now have a three week gap to straighten it out.&nbsp; </p><p>Whatever the reason, I don't like the gap.&nbsp; Not funny!</p>

[klaus_kinski_Jr]

Yeah Ep 3 airs tonight, the BBC seem to be showing the following episode on one
of their cable channels right after. So my guess is ep 4 will turn up later tonight on
torrent sites. Kind of like how the The Wire was shown this past season.

Stuggots drop me a pm I'll hook you up.

[Don Stugots]

<strong>klaus_kinski_Jr</strong> wrote:<br />Yeah Ep 3 airs tonight, the BBC seem to be showing the following episode on one of their cable channels right after. So my guess is ep 4 will turn up later tonight on torrent sites. Kind of like how the The Wire was shown this past season. Stuggots drop me a pm I'll hook you up.<p>&nbsp;thanks.&nbsp; i think someone is already.&nbsp; if not i will look you up.&nbsp; thanks. &nbsp; </p>

[moochcassidy]

i gotta check this out..totally missed it on tv

[epo]

Episode 4 aired last night &amp; is now available on Bit.

[Don Stugots]

i dont remember who hooked me up with season 1 but thanks.

[Reynolds]

<strong>Don Stugots</strong> wrote:<br />i dont remember who hooked me up with season 1 but thanks.<p>&nbsp;Was me.. np, sorry it took so long.&nbsp; Downloading episode 4, so Ill send the first half of season two once it completes. </p>

[Don Stugots]

<strong>mudeater</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>Don Stugots</strong> wrote:<br />i dont remember who hooked me up with season 1 but thanks.<p> Was me.. np, sorry it took so long. Downloading episode 4, so Ill send the first half of season two once it completes. </p><p>&nbsp;cool, thanks.&nbsp; dont worry about how long it takes.&nbsp; plus, the mail sucks.&nbsp; </p>

[Sheeplovr]

<strong>mudeater</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>Don Stugots</strong> wrote:<br />i dont remember who hooked me up with season 1 but thanks.<p> Was me.. np, sorry it took so long. Downloading episode 4, so Ill send the first half of season two once it completes. </p><p>&nbsp;weird i dled it tuesday night in udner a hour</p><p>whats weird is i burnt it to disc and it became blurry the first time this has happend to me makeing the dvd copies&nbsp;</p><p>but the quality is super high on my compy </p><p>&nbsp;</p>

[Reynolds]

<strong>Sheeplovr</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>mudeater</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>Don Stugots</strong> wrote:<br />i dont remember who hooked me up with season 1 but thanks.<p> Was me.. np, sorry it took so long. Downloading episode 4, so Ill send the first half of season two once it completes. </p><p> weird i dled it tuesday night in udner a hour</p><p>whats weird is i burnt it to disc and it became blurry the first time this has happend to me makeing the dvd copies </p><p>but the quality is super high on my compy </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;compy? u might get a pass typing that out, but i cant imagine ever saying that out loud. </p>

[epo]

Episode 4....more T-Rex!&nbsp; &quot;Rock on&quot;

[Sheeplovr]

<strong>epo</strong> wrote:<br />Episode 4....more T-Rex! &quot;Rock on&quot;<p>&nbsp;YEAH</p><p>i so flipped out</p><p>and jumped up and down</p><p>all excited </p><p>i lvoe this show</p><p>p.s. i guess you never watch homestar runner if you dont say compy&nbsp;</p>

[docgoblin]

<p>How about Gilbert O'Sullivan at the end... It's nice to see he's getting another check.&nbsp;</p><p>Ron was a genius for alerting us to this show. There's 4 more left. I dunno how this is going to end. Annie and Sam are really falling for each other. It's an amazing show. The best FRED recommendation ever!</p><p>Here's where we first started talking about it: <a href="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/viewmessages.cfm/CurrentPage/1/forum/80/Topic/51903/RequestTimeout/500">Tivo Alert: Life On Mars </a></p><p>If you go back and read some of the season 1 posts, it's kind of cool as to where we thought things were going. </p>

<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by docgoblin on 3-18-07 @ 9:30 PM</span>

[trig]

episode 5 airs 9pm uk time, right?&nbsp;&nbsp;

[ralphbxny]

I've never watched...but now&nbsp;after readin the thread I have to check it out.

[klaus_kinski_Jr]

Series 2 just gets better and better, plus Ep 5 we get to see Sam and Gene as
puppets. Sadly only 3 more to go

[trig]

<p>the last episode was one of the best.&nbsp; it's really going to suck to see this show gone.</p>

[docgoblin]

Annie and Sam are really falling for each other. How are they going to deal with that?

[epo]

I gotta get that street sign from early in the episode:&nbsp; &quot;Oh Shit&quot;

[LordJezo]

Well, once it's over there is always, uh, <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0787490/">this</a>.

[Sheeplovr]

<strong>LordJezo</strong> wrote:<br />Well, once it's over there is always, uh, <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0787490/">this</a>.<p>&nbsp;old news</p><p>but</p><p>i dunno</p><p>i like how the show has the manchester refrences </p><p>usa one would be what </p><p>oh the stripper from what about brian is going to be the usa annie </p><p>i like how bbc people are planer looking all well&nbsp;</p><p>i dont gotta watch it if i dont want to</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

[docgoblin]

Well, once it's over there is always, uh, <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0787490/">this</a>.

Ugh! How are we going to ruin this one?

[Sheeplovr]

Epsidoe 5 is very fun i want more claymation

[docgoblin]

Only three to go!... I can't wait to see how they wrap this up... It better not suck!

[klaus_kinski_Jr]

I hope I'm not the only one who saw a certain plot point a mile away in episode 6. It was pretty obvious from the start who the girl Layla really is. Still good stuff especially seeing Chris manning up in a big way.

[epo]

I hope I'm not the only one who saw a certain plot point a mile away in episode 6. It was pretty obvious from the start who the girl Layla really is. Still good stuff especially seeing Chris manning up in a big way.

It was pretty obvious, but very cool nonetheless.

Just think only 2 episodes left!

[klaus_kinski_Jr]

Alright one to go and the damm BBX would not even give u s a preview saying that want to keep it all a suprise.

Still last nights music was probably the best with The Faces, Roxy Music, Cream all being cranked.

So is Morgan the answer to Sam's staying in 73. I mean when Sam was looking through the paperwork and it was all blank. Also how Morgan told him we trying to get him back.

Just great stuff Gene Hunts disguise was hysterical, I'm not talking about the rat costume but just the sunglasses

[epo]

Episode Seven...awesome. They managed to tell a great story and perfectly get me pumped for the conclusion.

Is Hyde real? Or is it part of Sam's coma? .... Oh the suspense!

[epo]

There is only one episode left....how is this going to end?

[klaus_kinski_Jr]

Just watched the last episode it's a jaw dropper folks. Won't ruin it for anyone but things are answered.

This was also one of the fastest torrents ever to finish usually I dont get to watch it till around 11 pm.

[INFOSTUD]

Someone please send me a PM on how the series ends. Is Sam crazy, back in time or in a coma. And how does he get back home? I'm getting caught up on the episodes--but I need some immediate gratification as to how the series ends. Thanks.

[INFOSTUD]

Life on Mars is an absolutely incredibly well written show. If only American TV was this good. American Television totally insults your intelligence.

[Sheeplovr]

I decided to watch the last episode instead of sleep

man i enjoyed it

i wonder how ashes to ashes will be

[epo]

I decided to watch the last episode instead of sleep

man i enjoyed it

i wonder how ashes to ashes will be

Life on Mars was way better than sleep. Plus I got one of my favorite Tom Wait's songs in the final episode.

I salute the writers, that was one hell of a show.

[LiddyRules]

Don't post much here (other than the occasional Listening Thread). I haven't seen the final episode though I have it but don't know how it ends. However, a spinoff is a'coming.

http://www.zap2it.com/tv/news/zap-bbclifeonmarssequel,0,4667145.story?coll=zap-news-headlines

[epo]

Apparently BBC America is going to run Life on Mars on Saturday nights (http://smallscreen.monstersandcritics.com/news/article_1286548.php/BBC_America_announces_new_show_schedules). Now we just have to find out when that's going to start...

[docgoblin]

Apparently BBC America is going to run Life on Mars on Saturday nights (http://smallscreen.monstersandcritics.com/news/article_1286548.php/BBC_America_announces_new_show_schedules). Now we just have to find out when that's going to start...

Proly in summer like last year. The last episode was fantastic! Watched it twice already. Man does good British television leave you wanting more!

What's this about a spinoff? They could just do a straightforward 70's cop show with this cast and I think it would be brilliant. Just keep the solid writing and the great soundtrack.

Edit: I found info on the spinoff here: Ashes To Ashes, Life on Mars sequel (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6542633.stm)

[LordJezo]

I just finished the last episode and I am really happy with the direction that it took. They ended this series on a really high note, they could have easily gone for another season or two and run the thing into the ground but they ended it like they had planned on doing and it will be remembered as a great series. I was worried for a little bit there with the way the ending was going but..

Spoiler below: (we really need some sort of spoiler tag)
when he was on the roof and the title song was playing I was rooting for him to jump. JUMP!!! was what I yelled out at the screen. I was worried someone was going to talk him out of it but as soon as he picked up the pace I was rooting for him.
End of spoiler.

I am going to miss it. The characters were the best and the way they interacted had me laughing every week.

I will be refusing to watch the American one, much like I did with The Office.

[Reynolds]

Sorry for the delay, Dan and Stugots, I shipped the DVDs out today, should be there by the end of the week.

[Furtherman]

Sorry for the delay, Dan and Stugots, I shipped the DVDs out today, should be there by the end of the week.


You were able to get the DVDs? I looked on Amazon.UK but they're only available on region 2 DVDs, which won't play in the U.S.

Or did you copy them from somewhere?

[Reynolds]

Copied the episodes individually from a torrent.

[JustJon]

I marathoned season 2 this past weekend and it was fucking great. Life on Mars was really fucking good.

[Furtherman]

I don't "bit torrent" or anything like that... so does anyone have any idea if British television series are eventually released in Region 1 DVD format? Such as the original "The Office". I see they are Region 1, but Life On Mars is only available of Region 2 on Amazon.UK.

[stinkbud]

I marathoned season 2 this past weekend and it was fucking great. Life on Mars was really fucking good.

QFT

I am already geeking out over Ashes to Ashes. (possible spoiler...) I am hoping to get some appearances by Sam Tyler, either the one who stayed behind in the 70's or a teenage 80's version raising adolescent hell.

[epo]

QFT

I am already geeking out over Ashes to Ashes. (possible spoiler...) I am hoping to get some appearances by Sam Tyler, either the one who stayed behind in the 70's or a teenage 80's version raising adolescent hell.


They have already announced that John Simm will not be appearing in Ashes. You probably won't get a teenager either as this one is set in London.

[Badinia]

I was just looking at the fantastic Life on Mars Season 1 marathon over Memorial Day weekend and BBC America says yeah, they're showing Season Two- starting in JANUARY! How can I live?

[docgoblin]

I was just looking at the fantastic Life on Mars Season 1 marathon over Memorial Day weekend and BBC America says yeah, they're showing Season Two- starting in JANUARY! How can I live?

I once heard that an old wrestler and actor TOR Johnson used to RENT a house with Bela Lugosi.

[JustJon]

I was just looking at the fantastic Life on Mars Season 1 marathon over Memorial Day weekend and BBC America says yeah, they're showing Season Two- starting in JANUARY! How can I live?

By staring at my hard drive? Life On Mars is sitting there right next to Spaced and Withnail and I.

[Badinia]

By staring at my hard drive? Life On Mars is sitting there right next to Spaced and Withnail and I.

BURRRRN!

(I have the Brit disks of Spaced.)

Desperate times, desperate measures, I might have to lure a college student to my house to help me set up to steal media. Where's that ol' beer bong?

[docgoblin]

BURRRRN!

(I have the Brit disks of Spaced.)

Desperate times, desperate measures, I might have to lure a college student to my house to help me set up to steal media. Where's that ol' beer bong?

Go for it... It'll be well worth it!:smoke:

[epo]

Apparently the American version has been pushed back to midseason on ABC, as they are having a difficult time casting the role of Sam Tyler.

Link to story here. (http://televisionary.blogspot.com/2007/03/weve-seen-it-ten-times-or-more-abc.html)

[drusilla]

i'm finally watching the pilot episode thanks to my friend sending me this link the other day. i'm about a half hour into it & totally hooked. this is so weird, but soo good. since i'm off for the summer already i'm probably going to be lame & marathon the whole series by the end of the week.

http://www.tv-links.co.uk/index.do/1

[Think]

i'm finally watching the pilot episode thanks to my friend sending me this link the other day. i'm about a half hour into it & totally hooked. this is so weird, but soo good. since i'm off for the summer already i'm probably going to be lame & marathon the whole series by the end of the week.

http://www.tv-links.co.uk/index.do/1


It is the best show that no one in America knows about. I watched all the episodes from the website....amazing.

The BBC is great. Are the British smarter than we are?

[celery]

The scene where Sam's hit by the car and wakes up in 1973 might be the most beautiful thing that's ever been recorded for TV.

One thing I've picked up on is that the viewer has same relationship with Gene Hunt as Sam does. You start out hating him. You eventually grow to tolerate him, and by the end of the first series, you fucking love him.

Brilliant television - much too smart for most of the hayseeds over here who didn't even get Arrested Development.

[drusilla]

i was watching the first episode with headphones on while my boyfriend was studying. when i saw him get hit by the car i just totally gasped out loud in disbelief. he was just looking at me like i was nutty.

[drusilla]

just started episode 4 & now i know why sheepy loves this show so much. MARC BOLAN!!

[epo]

Apparently David E. Kelley has finally found Sam Tyler for his version of Life on Mars (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0787490/).

Ladies & Gentlemen, Irish actor Jason O'Mara.

http://a.abc.com/primetime/injustice/images/bios/bio_omara.jpg

Personally, I've never heard of the guy. He looks to be a tv actor from his resume, but has anybody seen any of his work?

[zentraed]

Apparently David E. Kelley has finally found Sam Tyler for his version of Life on Mars (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0787490/).

Ladies & Gentlemen, Irish actor Jason O'Mara.

http://a.abc.com/primetime/injustice/images/bios/bio_omara.jpg

Personally, I've never heard of the guy. He looks to be a tv actor from his resume, but has anybody seen any of his work?

i'm ashamed to say that i know him from "Men in Trees". I think he played a publisher/love interest for Anne Heche. Didn't notice any Irish accent at all.

I'm more concerned about the LA setting of the remake than the cast. And the fact that network seasons just go on and on and on... I think the original worked so well because they never let it drag.

[epo]

i'm ashamed to say that i know him from "Men in Trees". I think he played a publisher/love interest for Anne Heche. Didn't notice any Irish accent at all.

I'm more concerned about the LA setting of the remake than the cast. And the fact that network seasons just go on and on and on... I think the original worked so well because they never let it drag.

The only thing I'll say is that it's better than the prospect of another David E. Kelley show in Boston!

[epo]

We have our Gene Hunt: Colm Meaney. Source here. (http://www.rte.ie/arts/2007/0816/meaneyc.html)

http://www.sfterra.nl/HTM/Interviews/Colm%20Meaney/Meaney-TNG-7.jpeg

Umm....an Irish cast in LA? Hmm....

[zentraed]

We have our Gene Hunt: Colm Meaney. Source here. (http://www.rte.ie/arts/2007/0816/meaneyc.html)

http://www.sfterra.nl/HTM/Interviews/Colm%20Meaney/Meaney-TNG-7.jpeg

Umm....an Irish cast in LA? Hmm....

I bet it was this episode of DS9 that put him over:

http://www.kontinuum.cz/databaze/epizody/DS9_82_4.jpg

[epo]

Season 2 starts on BBC America tonight for Americans that haven't seen it yet.

Actually...it's on right now!

[drjoek]

Question for those that watch the show

I did not see the first series but i see second series is begining now so I tivod episode 1&2
Can I jump into the show here or do I try to find series 1 to follow?
Suggestions appreciated

[underdog]

Question for those that watch the show

I did not see the first series but i see second series is begining now so I tivod episode 1&2
Can I jump into the show here or do I try to find series 1 to follow?
Suggestions appreciated

I was coming here to ask the same question as the good Doctor.

[Sheeplovr]

Question for those that watch the show

I did not see the first series but i see second series is begining now so I tivod episode 1&2
Can I jump into the show here or do I try to find series 1 to follow?
Suggestions appreciated

well
you are missing out on the whole first year
it has depth and stuff
but i guess you dont need it to see series 2

but i feel its less

and id say its as good as dr who and i loooooove dr who

[Chris from TX]

I just finished watching both series. Anyone else totally let down? I'm probably in the minority here, but this was a tick above average at best.

[epo]

I just finished watching both series. Anyone else totally let down? I'm probably in the minority here, but this was a tick above average at best.

Interesting. What were your issues with the show?

[ChrisTheCop]

Thanks to the caretakers at the Overlook Hotel,
I just finished watching series 2. (I already watched series 1).

All, I can say is wow. For me, it's the coolest thing from the bbc since The Singing Detective.

I was so happy for him 10 minutes before the end. Then I saw him up there and remembered Ron basiccally telling us how it ended... I didnt want Sam to do it.. but once he did, it made sense. And I was happy for him again. I just wish they had shown his 2007 life to be worse than they did; maybe try to get into touch with Maya, and her not wanting anything to do with him... or even show him using SpyderFynder to read about Manchester's first female detective dying during a train robbery, so that he felt he had to go back. Or maybe even just going back at a different point, before the robbery during the planning stage, so that no one would get hurt and he wouldve never been a rat.

But all in all, I loved it.

[epo]

Thanks to the caretakers at the Overlook Hotel,
I just finished watching series 2. (I already watched series 1).

All, I can say is wow. For me, it's the coolest thing from the bbc since The Singing Detective.

I was so happy for him 10 minutes before the end. Then I saw him up there and remembered Ron basiccally telling us how it ended... I didnt want Sam to do it.. but once he did, it made sense. And I was happy for him again. I just wish they had shown his 2007 life to be worse than they did; maybe try to get into touch with Maya, and her not wanting anything to do with him... or even show him using SpyderFynder to read about Manchester's first female detective dying during a train robbery, so that he felt he had to go back. Or maybe even just going back at a different point, before the robbery during the planning stage, so that no one would get hurt and he wouldve never been a rat.

But all in all, I loved it.

Didn't the "Over the Rainbow" sequence tell you how much his 2007 life sucked?

[badorties]

Didn't the "Over the Rainbow" sequence tell you how much his 2007 life sucked?

the cut finger was all i needed to get the point

great fucking show

[ChrisTheCop]

If youre serious, I'll just answer that it showed he was depressed,
but other than missing 73, they made no point as to WHY his life sucked.

If you were just making fun of the song, umm... I kinda like that version. lol.

[badorties]

If youre serious, I'll just answer that it showed he was depressed,
but other than missing 73, they made no point as to WHY his life sucked.

If you were just making fun of the song, umm... I kinda like that version. lol.

the last conversation he had with the '73 bartender and the chat he had with his mom set up the ending ... when he cut his finger, he felt nothing (and disconnected with the real world) and then jumped off the building to escape back to '73

[ChrisTheCop]

Again, I know what happened! lol.
And I know how he felt because they showed it.
What they didnt show was WHY the present sucked so bad,
and why he disconnected from it.
It's not a necessity, I'm just sayin I wish they had showed that more.
Maybe if mom was an uncaring drunkard,
or Maya had run off with an Iraqi.
Or if he had made an arrest and was told DCI's dont do that anymore,
or was merely a paper jockey instead of being on the strett bustin heads, ya know?
Even the weather report they showed on his tv showed good conditions coming.

Also-- may i reiterate I LOVED the show and its ending,
just presenting wishes here.

[ChimneyFish]

Haven't watched this yet, but it definitely has piqued my intrest.

Can you buy the second season yet????

Last time I checked, I couldn't get it.

[badorties]

i don't think you can officially but either season on DVD yet

hopefully, with the US version coming out, there'll be a proper (http://thepiratebay.org/search/life%20on%20mars/0/99/200) DVD set released

[badorties]

Again, I know what happened! lol.
And I know how he felt because they showed it.
What they didnt show was WHY the present sucked so bad,
and why he disconnected from it.
It's not a necessity, I'm just sayin I wish they had showed that more.
Maybe if mom was an uncaring drunkard,
or Maya had run off with an Iraqi.
Or if he had made an arrest and was told DCI's dont do that anymore,
or was merely a paper jockey instead of being on the strett bustin heads, ya know?
Even the weather report they showed on his tv showed good conditions coming.

Also-- may i reiterate I LOVED the show and its ending,
just presenting wishes here.

maya left him at the beginning, he fell in love with annie and maybe was just consumed with guilt over leaving them at the train heist

[badorties]

looks like they're a little closer to the UK look:

http://io9.com/assets/images/gallery/8/2008/08/medium_2782722373_178d22c51f_o.jpg

http://io9.com/assets/images/gallery/8/2008/08/medium_2782722167_7586c8f619_o.jpg

[stinkbud]

Holy crap!!!!!

Harvey Keitel as Gene hunt looks like he is perfect! Truly the New York version. I watched the California pilot and Colm Meaney just isnt right in that role. Michael Imperioli as Raymondo has so much potential as well. Lenny Clarke could have brought alot to the role but such is life. I will miss the Rachel LeFevre as Annie, but I have always been a sucker for a red head.

I can't wait to see the scene when Gene punches Sam when he first gets to the department. Colm doing it just looked silly.

US Life On Mars and the second series of Ashes to Ashes simultaneously is the goal. I hope this show lasts long enough.

[drjoek]

Didnt want to start a new thread BUT
Ashes to Ashes the British follow up to the original Life on Mars debuts on BBC America this Saturday March 7th.
80s follow to original starring Detective Gene Hunt, the best thing about the original show

I'll give it a watch

[ChrisTheCop]

As will I. Although I feel he was merely ONE of the best things about the show.

[stinkbud]

There already is an Ashes To Ashes thread...

http://www.ronfez.net/forums/showthread.php?t=66553

[Friday]

this episode made me chuckle

Tom Cruise.... :lol:

the more i watch the more i like.
which makes me sad that it will be ending so soon... but it is what it is.

i have a feeling i will be ordering the full original UK set when this ends... just because i am longing to see it all. i missed a lot and i wish i hadn't.

[JustJon]

this episode made me chuckle

Tom Cruise.... :lol:

the more i watch the more i like.
which makes me sad that it will be ending so soon... but it is what it is.

i have a feeling i will be ordering the full original UK set when this ends... just because i am longing to see it all. i missed a lot and i wish i hadn't.

This ep was a direct rip of a UK episode. And the UK one was better.

[King Imp]

This ep was a direct rip of a UK episode. And the UK one was better.

I can't comment as I've never seen the UK version, but after looking at pics I can definitely say that the US version of Annie is FAR hotter than the UK version.

[IamFogHat]

Blasphemy or R&F shout out? Who cares, I'll be going to bed in in a few moments, just in case, the opener is Satellite of Love.

[~Katja~]

Blasphemy or R&F shout out? Who cares, I'll be going to bed in in a few moments, just in case, the opener is Satellite of Love.

better be a R&F shout out, the best show in the history of satellite radio

[TooLowBrow]

Blasphemy or R&F shout out? Who cares, I'll be going to bed in in a few moments, just in case, the opener is Satellite of Love.

that whole scene reminded me of the trainspotting 'perfect day' overdose scene

[Don Stugots]

Blasphemy or R&F shout out? Who cares, I'll be going to bed in in a few moments, just in case, the opener is Satellite of Love.

why would it be blasphemy?

[PD]

I get soo confused

which is the thread in reality, and which is imaginary?

[~Katja~]

that key was so big... reminded me of old wild west movies

[epo]

To remind us all of how good the BBC ending was....it was voted the #1 ending of a show of all-time in England:

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Suck on that ABC.

[Don Stugots]

well i am sure that this one will be voted for something too.

[epo]

well i am sure that this one will be voted for something too.

Biggest pile of shite ever?

[Don Stugots]

Biggest pile of shite ever?

zactly.

[ChrisTheCop]

well i am sure that this one will be voted for something too.

Razzy.

I'll give them credit for going in a different direction, but I'm pretty sure they stole it from The Twilight Zone. Seriously.

I've been telling my friends all along to just watch the bbc version, now I'll be adamant.