I have to admit that I was *very* disappointed with Life of Mars. I usually enjoy well made British TV shows, but this show is an exception. I honestly don't understand how some people can praise this show, because it simply isn't very good (most of my friends also think that it was a disappointment, so I'm not the only one who doesn't like it). I almost stopped watching this show, because it felt like a waste of time.
The idea of Life on Mars is unique, it has been filmed well and the actors are great, but those are the only good things. It was a shame to see John Simm and Philip Glenister in this horrible drama series, because they're both excellent actors.
There are several bad things in this show. The humor doesn't work very well. Is it supposed to be funny when the main character tries to come to terms with the environment? I didn't laugh at all, when I watched this show. There's not enough quality drama - if you try to compare this crime series with Cracker (by Jimmy McGovern) or Touching Evil (by Paul Abbott) you'll see that this show lacks drama, which is a shame, because this show had lots of potential. Certain happenings in this show have been seen before in a much better way. The story is quite boring, because the viewer can predict what's going to happen.
I admit that Life on Mars is something different, which is nice, but it's not different enough. And it's not good enough to be praised.
The idea of Life on Mars is unique, it has been filmed well and the actors are great, but those are the only good things. It was a shame to see John Simm and Philip Glenister in this horrible drama series, because they're both excellent actors.
There are several bad things in this show. The humor doesn't work very well. Is it supposed to be funny when the main character tries to come to terms with the environment? I didn't laugh at all, when I watched this show. There's not enough quality drama - if you try to compare this crime series with Cracker (by Jimmy McGovern) or Touching Evil (by Paul Abbott) you'll see that this show lacks drama, which is a shame, because this show had lots of potential. Certain happenings in this show have been seen before in a much better way. The story is quite boring, because the viewer can predict what's going to happen.
I admit that Life on Mars is something different, which is nice, but it's not different enough. And it's not good enough to be praised.