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I think "Life on Mars" is one of the best new shows from the fall '08 season. It sort of has a similar feel to last year's "Journeyman" on NBC (which, much to my disappointment, was canceled), but I think "Life on Mars" is a little better.
Any other fans here?
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Originally posted by zff View PostAny other fans here?
I think mainstream get this show over Journeyman ... which as a genre fan like myself also like and was disappointed at NBC for canceling it.
Funny that we're importing more shows from the UK. Including LoM we got the Eleventh Hour and The Office.Beijing 8-08-08 to 8-24-08
Tiananmen Square 4-15-89 to 6-04-89
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Saw last night's epsiode which is the first time I have seen this series so I got the following questions:
- Tyler is the one who is stuck in 1973, a few times in the episode he was referred to as the Space Man. Why is that?
- There were 2 insect like robots in the episode, I take it only he sees it and this not the first time it has happened?
- So Tyler is basically stuck in 1973, he does not bounce between back then and now during the series?
Was also interesting that Tyler was making out with the social worker who is actually his boss's daughter.
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1. Tyler somehow was thrown into 1973 from the year 2008 after he was hit by a car in present day (2008) NYC.
2. In previous episodes he has met his Mom, his Dad and himself in 1973. Kind of bizarre.
3. He sees flashes from the present day like the tiny robots, a TV set that shows him in the hospital, his girlfriend in the year 2008 on the TV set, other reminders.... very briefly, usually vague.... so far unexplainable. He wants to get back to his own time.
4. So far he has not jumped back to present day. He has only remained in 1973.
5. He knows a lot about the future but of course people in 1973 don't believe him. Also a lot of the police methodolgy is quaint for him... no DNA testing for evidence for example...
6. I like the music in this show. Lots of great oldies from the day.
I hope "Life on Mars" finds an audience after "LOST". It's a good TV show that ABC should give a chance to grow and find an audience....I'm still here. Are you?
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Originally posted by helen View PostSaw last night's epsiode which is the first time I have seen this series so I got the following questions:
- Tyler is the one who is stuck in 1973, a few times in the episode he was referred to as the Space Man. Why is that?
- There were 2 insect like robots in the episode, I take it only he sees it and this not the first time it has happened?
- So Tyler is basically stuck in 1973, he does not bounce between back then and now during the series?
Was also interesting that Tyler was making out with the social worker who is actually his boss's daughter.n'importe
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I very much like this show too, as well as the BBC original.
Tyler does occasionally see vague robots that skitter away.
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Not a bad show. Reminds me of a cop version of Buck Rogers in reverse, dont ask me why I think this.
How old was Tyler in 1973?
Heard "Whiskey in a Jar" playing by Thin Lizzy the other day, I gather this show will have the music replaced when its rerun or put on DVD.
Aj
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Originally posted by Kaukura View PostYou might benefit from watching the previous 7 episodes on abc.com. High quality and if you have HD are available. I really like this show and think at least episode one would answer some questions for you.
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Tyler doesn't know. He could be physically back in time, or hallucinating, or in limbo, or the subject of some kind of bizarre experiment. There are clues for all scenarios.
It's a good follow for "Lost."
Killer soundtrack.
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Originally posted by helen View PostTyler is the one who is stuck in 1973, a few times in the episode he was referred to as the Space Man. Why is that?
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Originally posted by helen View PostSaw last night's epsiode which is the first time I have seen this series so I got the following questions:
- Tyler is the one who is stuck in 1973, a few times in the episode he was referred to as the Space Man. Why is that?
- There were 2 insect like robots in the episode, I take it only he sees it and this not the first time it has happened?
- So Tyler is basically stuck in 1973, he does not bounce between back then and now during the series?
Was also interesting that Tyler was making out with the social worker who is actually his boss's daughter.
2. Nope, the robot which resembles slightly to the mars rover, have appeared in earlier episodes, including the pilot/premiere.
3. He hasn't bounced back because in 2008 he's supposedly in a coma after being hit by a car. So things he may see or hear while in 1973 may have seeped into from present time. Something about comatose patients can pick up things while in such a state. There was this one time when he saw what he thought was a 70's soap program on TV, but really a scene where his present-time GF broke up with him and have to move on with her life.Beijing 8-08-08 to 8-24-08
Tiananmen Square 4-15-89 to 6-04-89
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