Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Life on Mars List
- Ashes to Ashes - A spiritual successor to Life on Mars, featuring a similar premise with a different lead character and more emphasis on the 1980s.
- The Mentalist - The blend of crime-solving with a lead character that has a troubled background and uses unconventional methods.
- Doctor Who - Time travel, complex narratives, and a mix of drama and humor are similar themes that resonate.
- Quantum Leap - Centers on time travel, where the protagonist leaps into different bodies in time, addressing past events.
- The Prisoner - Explores themes of identity and reality, similar to the mind-bending elements in Life on Mars.
- Call the Midwife - Uses period settings and social issues, blending drama with character-driven stories similar to Life on Mars.
- Happy Valley - Strong character development and crime drama steeped in social issues, as well as complex protagonists.
- Wallander - Another crime drama that focuses on deep psychological and emotional themes surrounding the lead character.
- Stranger Things - Involves supernatural elements with a nostalgic backdrop and engages in mystery akin to Life on Mars.
- Broadchurch - Deeply emotional stories surrounding crime, community, and personal struggles that echo Life on Mars sentiments.
- Sherlock - Combines crime-solving with a contemporary twist and strong character dynamics, reminiscent of Gene Hunt's approach.
- Line of Duty - A gripping police procedural exploring corruption, featuring complex characters and layered storytelling.
- The Fall - Focuses on psychological intrigue and crime, presented with a dark atmosphere and strong character arcs.
- The Bridge - Crime thriller with cultural commentary and interpersonal dynamics, as well as a contrast between different worlds.
- Top of the Lake - Explores dark themes in a crime context with a deep focus on characters' psychology and moral complexities.
- Electric Dreams - Anthology series inspired by Philip K. Dick, featuring themes of reality and futuristic storytelling like Life on Mars.
- Hinterland - A noir crime drama with a strong sense of place and character-driven narratives, similar to Life on Mars.
- The Sinner - Crime thriller with strong psychological elements and a focus on the reasons behind crimes, invoking similar intrigue.
- The Outsider - Combines crime and supernatural elements with deep character studies, echoing the mysteries in Life on Mars.
- Luther - Centres on a maverick detective tackling dark and complex cases, offering a mix of intensity and character depth.
- Top Boy - Focuses on crime and social issues with deep character arcs and atmospheric storytelling, reminiscent of Life on Mars.
- Criminal: UK - Psychological approach to crime-solving with intense character interactions, paralleling the atmosphere of Life on Mars.
- Bosch - A hard-boiled detective's journey through various crime cases with numerous personal challenges, similar in tone.
- The Killing - Dark and atmospheric crime drama with intricate storytelling and character development akin to Life on Mars.
- Bodyguard - Follows a troubled lead character navigating through political intrigue and personal demons, similar to Mars's lead.
- Fargo - Blends dark humor with crime and distinctive characters, presenting a quirky storytelling style reflective of Life on Mars.
- Dracula - Combines mystery, drama, and the supernatural, with characters grappling with their identities, evoking Life on Mars themes.
- Mindhunter - Deep psychological character exploration intertwined with crime, offering complex narratives similar to Life on Mars.
- The Wire - Intense character exploration within a gritty crime drama, reflecting on societal issues parallel to Life on Mars themes.
- Better Call Saul - Focuses on morally complex characters, exploring their backstories and relationships, akin to Gene Hunt's character depth.
- Penny Dreadful - Incorporates supernatural elements with darkness and complex characters akin to the narrative depth in Life on Mars.
- Inside No. 9 - Anthology series that merges dark comedy and drama with unique storytelling, resonating with Life on Mars's narrative style.
- The Young Pope - Features existential themes and complex characters, blending drama and dark humor similar to Life on Mars.
- Raised By Wolves - Explores human and philosophical themes while challenging reality, reflecting the escapism found in Life on Mars.
- The Leftovers - Complex character-driven storylines with surreal elements and themes of loss and identity akin to Life on Mars.
- Pushing Daisies - A unique blend of whimsical storytelling and crime-solving, presenting a quirky narrative style similar to Life on Mars.
- Counterpart - Combines espionage themes with a deep exploration of identity and alternate realities, connecting to the time travel aspect.
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2008 | United Kingdom | Crime | 11285 | 8.1 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
| 2 |
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2008 | United States of America | Crime | 203809 | 8.2 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
| 3 |
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2005 | Canada | Adventure | 250635 | 8.5 | Serie | Ended | TV-PG |
| 4 |
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1989 | United States of America | Action | 36901 | 8.2 | Serie | Ended | TV-PG |
| 5 |
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1967 | United Kingdom | Drama | 15280 | 8.5 | Serie | Ended | |
| 6 |
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2012 | United Kingdom | Drama | 32008 | 8.6 | Serie | Returning Series | TV-PG |
| 7 |
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2014 | United Kingdom | Crime | 65877 | 8.5 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 8 |
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2008 | Sweden | Crime | 16639 | 7.8 | Serie | Ended | |
| 9 |
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2016 | United States of America | Drama | 1366920 | 8.7 | Serie | Returning Series | TV-14 |
| 10 |
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2013 | United Kingdom | Crime | 129402 | 8.4 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 11 |
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2010 | United Kingdom | Crime | 1012920 | 9.1 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
| 12 |
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2012 | United Kingdom | Crime | 71640 | 8.7 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 13 |
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2013 | Ireland | Crime | 121468 | 8.1 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 14 |
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2011 | Denmark | Crime | 77731 | 8.6 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 15 |
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2013 | Australia | Crime | 38036 | 7.4 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 16 |
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1984 | United Kingdom | Comedy | 10224 | 6.4 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 17 |
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2013 | United Kingdom | Crime | 15243 | 7.6 | Serie | Ended | TV-PG |
| 18 |
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2017 | United States of America | Crime | 141048 | 7.9 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 19 |
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2020 | United States of America | Crime | 100932 | 7.6 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 20 |
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2010 | United Kingdom | Crime | 155724 | 8.4 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
| 21 |
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2011 | United Kingdom | Crime | 41177 | 8.4 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 22 |
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2019 | United Kingdom | Crime | 21670 | 7.7 | Serie | Canceled | TV-MA |
| 23 |
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2015 | United States of America | Crime | 84883 | 8.5 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 24 |
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2011 | United States of America | Crime | 125250 | 8.3 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 25 |
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2018 | United Kingdom | Crime | 151381 | 8 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 26 |
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1996 | United Kingdom | Crime | 733442 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 27 |
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1931 | United States of America | Drama | 59715 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | |
| 28 |
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2017 | United States of America | Crime | 344617 | 8.6 | Serie | Canceled | TV-MA |
| 29 |
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2002 | United States of America | Crime | 384058 | 9.3 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 30 |
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2015 | United States of America | Crime | 668297 | 9 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 31 |
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2014 | United States of America | Drama | 132390 | 8.2 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 32 |
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2014 | United Kingdom | Comedy | 21006 | 8.5 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 33 |
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2016 | France | Drama | 47997 | 8.3 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 34 |
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2020 | South Africa | Drama | 87723 | 7.4 | Serie | Canceled | TV-MA |
| 35 |
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2014 | United States of America | Drama | 114506 | 8.3 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 36 |
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2007 | United States of America | Comedy | 59865 | 8.4 | Serie | Ended | TV-PG |
| 37 |
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2017 | United States of America | Drama | 31562 | 8 | Serie | Canceled | TV-MA |