Life on Mars (BBC Cop Drama)

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Anybody in the UK watching the last series of Life on Mars? I've only watched the last couple of episodes and it's hilarious.

Think Total Recall crossed with Minder.

Every other sentence includes the word "Bastard!" and the banter and bickering between the two cops is highly amusing.

The show revolves around a cop who gets knocked down in a car accident in present day but wakes up in 1973. Is he in a coma or has he been sent back in time?

Similar in vein to the X-Files where different storylines occur each week but the main theme of how he got there crops up each time.

Anyone else following it or a late convert?

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by jkirk:
edit abc is creating a remake of life on mars for the us audience

Why do American broadcasters feel the need to 'remake' British TV shows?

They did it with The Office too...

Do they think Americans won't be able to handle dodgy accents, shouts of "Bastard!" and peculiar Brit phrases?

I think we should re-make Dallas and fill it with 'diamond geezers', 'wags' and 'chavs'...

:-D

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I think you have to appreciate the British sense of humour and nods to 1970s culture to find it entertaining.

It's refreshing to see cops kicking down doors and being politically incorrect.

It's generally tongue in cheek (like Doctor Who). Don't cancel your social life to watch it - but if it's on it'll keep you hooked for some peculiar reason!

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Exploring the 1970s culture was quite brave. Irish workers, black detectives, Asian families setting up home in the UK, police brutality, political incorrectness etc.

The 70s look akin to the Wild West when looked back on in this way.

It's a very escapist and fascinating show. The incessant swearing, insults and slapdowns not only add humour but polarise how uncompromising the story intends to be with viewers.

There seems to be a love interest in there too... how exciting!

:-D