I really enjoy watching this show because it involves topics and ideas that would seem completely ludicrous now, but were acceptable in the times, which makes you think about how the world and society are changing. I like how the overall story has arched up to this point and am glad each episode does a bit to incorporate it while adding depth to the characters and tying up loose ends, just to add others. Some of the language can be a bit strong for younger viewers, but the concept and execution of the story are great!
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Life on Mars (U.S.)
(Rated TV-14, Drama, Starring Harvey Keitel, Jason O'Mara, Gretchen Mol, Where to watch: ABC, DVD, Online)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 15. -
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Common Sense says
Intriguing remake of UK time-travel/cop show.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 15–18
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What Parents Need to Know
About Life on Mars (U.S.)
Parents need to know that this crime series (a remake of a same-named British show) features behavior that would be considered very "un-PC" today but was socially acceptable in the 1970s -- including plenty of sexism and racism, as well as cigarette smoking and drinking. There's also lots of violence, ranging from gunfire to detectives assaulting alleged criminals, uncooperative witnesses, and, on occasion, fellow police officers. While the language is relatively mild, words like "ass" are occasionally heard.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how and why social attitudes change over time. What role does the media play in changing those attitudes? How have attitudes about women, race, and other issues changed since the 1970s? Why? Families can also discuss remakes of TV shows from other countries. What determines whether a show that started out in another country will succeed in the United States? What details do you think producers include for American audiences that they wouldn't need to include in their original countries?
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- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Intriguing and funny
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