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Life on Mars

7.820062 seasons15TV SeriesCrimeDramaMystery

A detective chief inspector from 2006 is investigating a serial killer when he is knocked over by a speeding car. Waking up, he finds himself mysteriously transported back in time to 1973. Initially struggling to come to terms with his…

ProducersClaire Parker·Matthew Graham

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Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Prime Video with AdsITVX PremiumITVX PremiumBBC iPlayerBBC iPlayer
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Feb 13, 2007 8.0
E2
Episode 2
Feb 20, 2007 7.8
E3
Episode 3
Mar 6, 2007 8.0
E4
Episode 4
Mar 13, 2007 7.8
E5
Episode 5
Mar 20, 2007 8.2
E6
Episode 6
Mar 27, 2007 7.6
E7
Episode 7
Apr 3, 2007 8.2
E8
Episode 8
Apr 10, 2007 8.6

Cast

JSJohn Simm
John Simm
Sam Tyler
PGPhilip Glenister
Philip Glenister
Gene Hunt
LWLiz White
Liz White
Annie Cartwright
DADean Andrews
Dean Andrews
Ray Carling
MLMarshall Lancaster
Marshall Lancaster
Chris Skelton
NKNoreen Kershaw
Noreen Kershaw
Phyllis Dobbs

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Life on Mars — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Life on Mars?

Life on Mars is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, ITVX Premium and BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Life on Mars on Netflix?

No, Life on Mars is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of August 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and ITVX Premium.

Is Life on Mars on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Life on Mars is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of August 2026.

Where can I watch Life on Mars for free?

Life on Mars is available to stream free (with ads) on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom.

How many seasons are in Life on Mars?

Life on Mars has 2 seasons in total (16 episodes). The series concluded in 2007.

Are all episodes of Life on Mars out yet?

Yes — all 16 episodes across 2 seasons of Life on Mars are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 3 of Life on Mars?

No — Life on Mars ended after 2 seasons, so there is no Season 3.