Life on Mars

Discs 1-4

Hot on a killer’s trail in modern-day Manchester, Tyler gets struck by a passing car and wakes up in 1973. The high-tech tools and respect for proper procedure have vanished. Instead, he finds himself working on a homicide squad where hard drinking replaces hard thinking; forensics takes weeks to analyze; and his boss, DCI Gene Hunt (Philip Glenister,Cranford), has no qualms about roughing up suspects—or Sam himself. Still, Tyler has real-world crimes to solve, even as strange voices call him back to his 21st-century life. But when he bonds with sympathetic policewoman Annie Cartwright (Liz White,The Fixer), Sam wonders: does he really want to return?

Discs 5-8

Knocked unconscious by a hit-and-run driver in 21st-century Manchester, Tyler wakes up in 1973. Is he dreaming, time traveling, or just plain crazy? Whatever the case, he might as well have landed on another planet. Although shocked by the brutality of his bullying boss (Philip Glenister,Cranford) and the callousness of his squad mates, Sam gamely adapts to crime solving in this retro world. But even as romance blossoms with policewoman Annie (Liz White,The Fixer), mysterious voices from his former life keep calling him home. Trapped in the past, he must decide where his future lies—and how to get there—in the tension-filled finale.

• Audio commentaries for all Series 1 episodes
• Take a Look at the Lawman documentary (64 minutes)
• Interview clip with director Bharat Nalluri (3 minutes)
• The Music of Life on Mars featurette (14 minutes)
• Get Sykes production design featurette (8 minutes)
• Outtakes reel (6 minutes)
• The Return of Life on Mars documentary (45 minutes)
• Series 2 behind-the-scenes footage and set tour (48 minutes)
• The End of Life on Mars featurette (28 minutes)

Packaging: Boxed set
Run Time: 934 minutes, plus bonus material
Format: Widescreen
Number of discs: 8
Language: English
Subtitles: N/A
Color or B&W: Color
CC: No
SDH: Yes (not all bonus programming is subtitled)
Region Code: 1
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Rating: NR

"An intoxicating treat"—Variety

"Compulsive viewing"—Daily Mail(UK)

"Terrific performances"—Los Angeles Times

"Intelligent…refreshing…brilliant…seductive…cool"—San Francisco Chronicle"Not your mother’s procedural drama"—Entertainment Weekly

"Intelligently entertaining"—USA Today

"An entertaining collision of bare-knuckled police-procedural realism and mind-blowing surrealism"—TV Guide

"One of the best TV series ever made"—San Francisco Chronicle

"The bottom line here: get it. Well-acted, well-written trip with some fabulous chemistry between the actors."—Blogcritics Magazine

"Enthralling saga recommended for mystery and time-travel fans alike!"—Midwest Book Review

"Top 5 crime dramas to watch this summer includes Life on Mars and Prime Suspect."—Examiner.com

"A genre-bending show of the best sort: character driven, intriguing, and full of conflict."—Examiner.com

"Clever, funny and tough, a truly unique addition to the genre"—Venice Magazine

International Emmy Winner for Best Drama Series 2006

International Emmy Winner for Best Drama Series 2008

Edgar Allan Poe Award Winner for Best Television Episode Teleplay (Matthew Graham, Episode 1, 2007)

BAFTA Audience Award Winner (2007)

Broadcasting Press Guild Award Winner for Best Drama Series (2007)

Television and Radio Industries Club Awards Winner for Best TV Crime Program (2008)

Banff Rockie Award Winner for Best Continuing Series (2006)

BAFTA Nomination for Best Actor (John Simm, 2007)

BAFTA Nomination for Best Director (2007)

BAFTA Nomination for Best Drama Series (2007)

BAFTA Nomination for Best Editing (2007)

BAFTA Nomination for Best Production Design (2007)

BAFTA Nomination for Best Sound (2007)

BAFTA Nomination for Best Writer (2007)

BAFTA Nomination for Best Production Design (2008)

Saturn Award Nomination for Best International Series (2008)

Saturn Award Nomination for Best Presentation on Television (2007)

National Television Award Nomination for Most Popular Drama (2007)

Royal Television Society Award Nomination for Best Actor (Phil Glenister, 2007)

Royal Television Society Award Nomination for Best Drama Series (2007)

Disc 1
Episode 1
The team tracks a series of gruesome killings to local casino owner Tony Crane. Under scrutiny from the press and Superintendent Woolf, Gene wants a by-the-book investigation for once. But Sam, having encountered Crane before, is convinced of his guilt—and willing to break the rules to take him down.

Episode 2
When crack thief Dickie Fingers gets sprung from prison, Gene’s former boss takes a personal interest. The department recruits its first black detective—and Sam’s old mentor—to help with the case. But as the investigation deepens, both Sam and Gene must face their heroes’ frailties.

Disc 2
Episode 3
The station is peppered with bomb threats purportedly from the IRA. Gene rounds up nearly every Irishman in town before focusing on labor activist Patrick O’Brien. Meanwhile, Sam argues that it’s all a hoax, until a dangerous incident makes him doubt his instincts.

Episode 4
A young woman’s death brings back fears of a serial killer supposedly caught years ago. The investigation leads to Roger Twilling, a wealthy businessman with a fondness for key parties. Sam and Annie pose as a married couple to enter Twilling’s social circle and uncover the intimate details of his life.

Disc 3
Episode 5
Despite being sick as a dog, Sam returns to work when a kidnapper demands the release of a convicted killer in exchange for the hostages. Exhausted and at a dead end, the team depends on Sam, who digs into the original murder case for answers to the current crisis.

Episode 6
When a Ugandan Asian immigrant gets shot in his record store, Gene pegs the man and his brother as heroin dealers. Sam, however, suspects it may be a hate crime and becomes entangled in the affairs of the only witness, the victim’s strong-willed girlfriend.

Disc 4
Episode 7
After a bout of heavy drinking, Gene wakes Sam with a startling revelation: "I appear to have killed a man." Left with little memory of the preceding night, he asks Sam to head the inquiry and clear his name. But Sam grudgingly respects acting DCI Morgan’s meticulous methods—and the evidence against Gene mounts.

Episode 8
Frank Morgan reveals Sam’s true purpose in the past, and Sam struggles more than ever with his sanity and his will to survive. If he does as Morgan instructs, he may be able to return home. But can Tyler betray those he cares about in the process?

• "The Return of Life on Mars" documentary
• Behind-the-scenes footage for episodes 3, 5, and 7
• Tour of the CID set
• Behind the scenes of Tuffy’s Cameo
• "The End of the Life on Mars" featurette

Packaging: Thinpak
Run Time: 468 minutes, plus 2 hours of bonus material
Format: Widescreen
Number of discs: 4
Language: English
Subtitles: N/A
Color or B&W: Color
CC: No
SDH: Yes
Region Code: 1
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Rating: N/A

"An intoxicating treat"—Variety

"Compulsive viewing"—Daily Mail(UK)

"Terrific performances"—Los Angeles Times

"Intelligent…refreshing…brilliant…seductive…cool"—San Francisco Chronicle

"The bottom line here: get it. Well-acted, well-written trip with some fabulous chemistry between the actors."—Blogcritics Magazine

"Enthralling saga recommended for mystery and time-travel fans alike!"—Midwest Book Review

"Top 5 crime dramas to watch this summer includes Life on Mars and Prime Suspect."—Examiner.com

"A genre-bending show of the best sort: character driven, intriguing, and full of conflict."—Examiner.com

"Clever, funny and tough, a truly unique addition to the genre"—Venice Magazine

International Emmy Winner for Best Drama Series 2006

International Emmy Winner for Best Drama Series 2008

Edgar Allan Poe Award Winner for Best Television Episode Teleplay (Matthew Graham, Episode 1, 2007)

BAFTA Audience Award Winner (2007)

Broadcasting Press Guild Award Winner for Best Drama Series (2007)

Television and Radio Industries Club Awards Winner for Best TV Crime Program (2008)

Banff Rockie Award Winner for Best Continuing Series (2006)

BAFTA Nomination for Best Actor (John Simm, 2007)

BAFTA Nomination for Best Director (2007)

BAFTA Nomination for Best Drama Series (2007)

BAFTA Nomination for Best Editing (2007)

BAFTA Nomination for Best Production Design (2007)

BAFTA Nomination for Best Sound (2007)

BAFTA Nomination for Best Writer (2007)

BAFTA Nomination for Best Production Design (2008)

Saturn Award Nomination for Best International Series (2008)

Saturn Award Nomination for Best Presentation on Television (2007)

National Television Award Nomination for Most Popular Drama (2007)

Royal Television Society Award Nomination for Best Actor (Phil Glenister, 2007)

Royal Television Society Award Nomination for Best Drama Series (2007)

Disc 1
Episode 1
While investigating a murderer in present-day Manchester, Detective Sam Tyler gets run down by a car. He wakes up in 1973, where he’s the new DI at his old police station, but all the rules are different. Soon they’re hunting the same serial killer from 2006. If Sam catches him, can he save lives in his own time—including his girlfriend’s?
Commentary by co-creator and writer Matthew Graham, director Bharat Nalluri, and producer Claire Parker

Episode 2
Over Gene’s objection, Sam insists they let a robbery suspect go due to lack of evidence. When an innocent woman gets hurt as a result, Sam works to arrest the culprit and redeem himself. He uncovers a crucial witness, but protecting him may put Annie’s life in danger.
Commentary by director Bharat Nalluri and producer Claire Parker

Disc 2
Episode 3
The team investigates the death of a textile worker found stabbed on the factory floor. Betting his instincts against Sam’s forensics, Gene immediately sets his sights on union leader Ted Bannister. Sam, however, thinks the case may be more complicated than it appears.
Commentary by star Philip Glenister and director John McKay

Episode 4
Sam arrests a man working for Stephen Warren, the local crime boss, and realizes most of the force is on the take. Undeterred, he finds further motivation when he witnesses a henchman harassing his mother. But he’s soon caught in a sticky situation with one of Warren’s girls.
Commentary by stars John Simm and Philip Glenister, co-creator and writer Ashley Pharoah, director John McKay, and producer Claire Parker

Disc 3
Episode 5
When a Manchester United fan is murdered, Gene insists it’s a case of football hooliganism turned deadly. Unconvinced, Sam suggests they go undercover as barmen in the United pub to learn more about the victim. As the match between the teams approaches, tensions within the city explode into violence.
Commentary by co-creator and writer Tony Jordan, director S.J. Clarkson, and producer Claire Parker

Episode 6
A gunman takes hostages at the Manchester Gazette, threatening to execute victims starting at 2:00 p.m. Meanwhile, Sam learns that his own life may be in danger. Believing that saving the hostages will also save himself, Sam struggles to defuse the situation when Gene’s negotiation tactics prove less than subtle.
Commentary by co-creators and writers Matthew Graham and Ashley Pharoah and director John Alexander

Disc 4
Episode 7
While Gene and Sam are out, a suspect dies in a holding cell under peculiar circumstances. Although Gene wants to protect his squad, Sam refuses to allow a cover-up and finds himself in the uncomfortable position of investigating his fellow officers. Commentary by stars Dean Andrews and Marshall Lancaster, writer Chris Chibnall, director S.J. Clarkson, and producer Claire Parker

Episode 8
A new gang has infiltrated Manchester’s criminal element. In pursuing them, the team encounters Vic Tyler—Sam’s father, absent since he was four. Is Vic an innocent man who stumbled into illicit dealings? Or is he a willing participant? And if Sam prevents his father’s imminent departure, can he return home himself?
Commentary by star John Simm, director John Alexander, and producer Claire Parker

• Audio commentaries for every episode with cast and crew.
• "Take a Look at the Lawman," and hour-long documentary with cast and crew interviews and behind-the-scenes footage
• Interview clip with director Bharat Nalluri
• "The Music of Life on Mars" featurette with composer Ed Butt
• "Get Sykes" featurette with production designer Brian Sykes
• Outtakes reel

Packaging: Thinpak
Run Time: 466 minutes
Format: Widescreen
Number of discs: 4
Language: English
Subtitles: N/A
Color or B&W: Color
CC: No
SDH: Yes (including some bonus programming)
Region Code: 1
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Rating: N/A

"An intoxicating treat"—Variety

"Compulsive viewing"—Daily Mail(UK)

"Terrific performances"—Los Angeles Times

"Intelligent…refreshing…brilliant…seductive…cool"—San Francisco Chronicle

"The bottom line here: get it. Well-acted, well-written trip with some fabulous chemistry between the actors."—Blogcritics Magazine

"Enthralling saga recommended for mystery and time-travel fans alike!"—Midwest Book Review

"Top 5 crime dramas to watch this summer includes Life on Mars and Prime Suspect."—Examiner.com

"A genre-bending show of the best sort: character driven, intriguing, and full of conflict."—Examiner.com

"Clever, funny and tough, a truly unique addition to the genre"—Venice Magazine

International Emmy Winner for Best Drama Series 2006

International Emmy Winner for Best Drama Series 2008

Edgar Allan Poe Award Winner for Best Television Episode Teleplay (Matthew Graham, Episode 1, 2007)

BAFTA Audience Award Winner (2007)

Broadcasting Press Guild Award Winner for Best Drama Series (2007)

Television and Radio Industries Club Awards Winner for Best TV Crime Program (2008)

Banff Rockie Award Winner for Best Continuing Series (2006)

BAFTA Nomination for Best Actor (John Simm, 2007)

BAFTA Nomination for Best Director (2007)

BAFTA Nomination for Best Drama Series (2007)

BAFTA Nomination for Best Editing (2007)

BAFTA Nomination for Best Production Design (2007)

BAFTA Nomination for Best Sound (2007)

BAFTA Nomination for Best Writer (2007)

BAFTA Nomination for Best Production Design (2008)

Saturn Award Nomination for Best International Series (2008)

Saturn Award Nomination for Best Presentation on Television (2007)

National Television Award Nomination for Most Popular Drama (2007)

Royal Television Society Award Nomination for Best Actor (Phil Glenister, 2007)

Royal Television Society Award Nomination for Best Drama Series (2007)