Life on Mars
While investigating a serial murder case, Detective Han Tae Joo gets into a catastrophic incident. When he wakes up, he finds himself transported back to 1988, appointed to work at a police station in a small city. Believing he is there for a reason, he tries to solve the case from the past in hopes of finding a way back to his life in 2018.
First Air Year
2018
Seasons
1
Audience Score
8.3
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Series Snapshot
While investigating a serial murder case, Detective Han Tae Joo gets into a catastrophic incident. When he wakes up, he finds himself transported back to 1988, appointed to work at a police station in a small city. Believing he is there for a reason, he tries to solve the case from the past in hopes of finding a way back to his life in 2018.
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Life on Mars is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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