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Season 1 – Ashes to Ashes

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A modern-day detective finds herself solving crimes in the early 1980s.
Ashes to Ashes — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Its period setting and twisty plots help make Ashes to Ashes an enjoyable watch, even if its premise varies only slightly from its predecessor, Life on Mars.

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Brian Tallerico HollywoodChicago.com This may be the most pleasant surprise TV fans will get all year. Rated: 5/5 Mar 7, 2009 Full Review Robert Lloyd Los Angeles Times It's quite enjoyable. Mar 7, 2009 Full Review Zack Handlen AV Club By and large, Ashes seems to be following the standard sequel template--do what the original did, only just different enough that people can pretend what we're seeing is new. Rated: B Mar 7, 2009 Full Review Paul F. Montgomery Philadelphia Weekly It's a heady time warp story, often cold and harrowing, but the tongue-in-cheek period-setting levels it out. Rated: B+ Mar 17, 2009 Full Review Cindy White IGN Movies The creators of Life on Mars, Mathew Graham and Ashley Pharoah, are still in top form. Rated: 8.5/10 Mar 12, 2009 Full Review Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media It successfully meshes poignant moments and subtle humor by combining the realities of 1980s British politics with the colorful glam culture the decade was known for. Rated: 4/5 Feb 7, 2009 Full Review Read all reviews

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Sherry M This series doesn't come close to Life on Mars! Rated 2 out of 5 stars 09/04/23 Full Review Audience Member Excellent follow up to the UK Life on Mars. Weirdly in the US, BBC America only showed the first two seasons. Character interaction, witty dialogue, period sets, and brilliant acting make this a joy to watch. The soundtrack, sold by BBC on CDs, is a road-trip staple interspersed with bits of show amidst the tunes. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Keeley Hawes was enchanting. Interesting premise. Authentic 80s. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member A very enjoyable series, a great follow up to 'Life on Mars'. It manages to capture the spirit of the previous series, but without making it a direct copy. I would definitely recommend (although you need to watch 'Life on Mars' first). Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Great show, love the interaction between Alex and Hunt as well as the team. One of my favorit shows. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Matthew Graham

Creator

Ashley Pharaoh

Creator

Philip Glenister

Gene Hunt

Keeley Hawes

Alex Drake

Dean Andrews

Ray Carling

Marshall Lancaster

Chris Skelton

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 7, 2008 Deja Vu DI Alex Drake is shot and lands in 1981, coming face to face with Gene Hunt, the relic of old-fashioned policing she had read about in Sam Tyler's reports. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 14, 2008 The Happy Day CID is under pressure to keep the streets quiet as the royal wedding day approaches. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 21, 2008 Nothing Changes A prostitute complains of rape and Alex has a tough time convincing Gene to take the case seriously. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 28, 2008 The Missing Link CID uncover a plot to sell nuclear secrets to the Revolutionary Workers Front. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 6, 2008 The Smoking Gun Gene and Alex are on the trail of Simon Neary, a pimp and drug dealer. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 13, 2008 Over the Hill Alex thinks she is close to death and needs to keep her brain alive by solving a case -- a raid at the post office. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 20, 2008 Charity Begins at Home Alex and Gene investigate a man suspected of stealing money raised for charity. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 27, 2008 Alex's Big Day Alex believes if she can prevent the death of her parents then she can leave 1981. Details

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Ashes to Ashes — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Johnny Campbell, Bille Eltringham, Catherine Morshead
Creator
Matthew Graham, Ashley Pharaoh
Executive Producer
Matthew Graham, Jane Featherstone, Simon Crawford-Collins, Piers Wenger
Screenwriter
Matthew Graham, Ashley Pharaoh, Mick Ford, Mark Greig, Julie Rutterford
Network
BBC
Genre
Crime, Drama, Action, Adventure
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Feb 7, 2008