
Life on Mars — Season 1

Detective Sam Tyler of the NYPD experiences a jarring displacement, finding himself abruptly cast back into the vibrant and volatile atmosphere of 1973 New York City after being struck by a vehicle while pursuing a suspect.

Detective Sam delves into a string of deadly robberies targeting establishments that process cash, a case complicated by unsettling indications of internal involvement within his own unit.

Lieutenant Hunt is incensed by the murder of a Vietnam veteran, and he insists on a swift resolution to a case that is rapidly proving intricate and divisive. As Sam and the squad’s detectives delve into the details of the killing, Tyler fi…

Sam discovered his mother, Rose, was deeply indebted to a local mobster with a grim reputation – one who silenced women who posed problems. He soon learned that the police of the 125th precinct were complicit, turning a blind eye to the mob…

A pall of racial tension descended as the life of a young Black girl was tragically cut short, igniting a frantic race to find her killer. The police and the Black Liberation Army pursued separate paths in their search. In 1971, Sam found a…

As a life-or-death hostage crisis mirrored his own unsettling situation, Sam Tyler and the rest of the 1-2-5 were dispatched to a hospital. A deranged gunman held the facility in a terrifying grip, demanding that a doctor undo a perilous op…

The kidnapping of a prominent family’s child for ransom sends a shockwave through Sam Tyler, a shock amplified by a disturbing suspicion: his own father, Vic Tyler, might be implicated. This unsettling revelation forces Sam to confront long…

Lieutenant Hunt’s squad and Lieutenant Nunzio’s crew find their familiar rivalry rekindled by a bank robbery implicated in the Russian mob. Separately, Sam finds himself drawn to a young, attractive social worker.

Ray’s disreputable brother may be implicated in the recent string of beheadings that the squad is currently investigating. However, other potential suspects have also emerged, including a biker, a Wall Street executive, and a man with sever…

A death threat against rock icon Sebastian Grace throws Sam and Chris into the orbit of the rock-and-roll world, a realm populated by figures like Grace's enigmatic groupie, "Rocket Girl." The situation takes a decidedly surreal turn when C…

Following a motel raid where he was discovered with a prostitute, Councilman Bobby Prince confided a secret to Sam. The revelation deepened Sam’s confusion, prompting a startling realization: he and Prince shared more common ground than he’…

The detectives of the 1-2-5 unit are now investigating the murder of newspaper journalist Joey Conway. Detective Sam is convinced the perpetrator is the same individual responsible for a crime in 2008. He is haunted by vivid memories of tha…

On the anniversary of their leader’s death, the Weather Underground issues bomb threats targeting the department, and Lieutenant Hunt feels the attacks as a personal affront. As Sam, Annie, and Hunt delve into the investigation, they quickl…

The discovery of a Pan Atlantic flight attendant's body sets in motion a grim series of events, prompting Annie to offer her services as an investigator. Alongside Sam and Ray, she undertakes an undercover operation, ultimately uncovering …

To maintain his disguise as a gang member, Sam must embrace a shadowed aspect of himself. The demands of his assignment test him relentlessly, culminating in a chilling order: to restrain and execute a woman.

The violence struck close to home when Ray and Chris were shot by a gang member. The shooter was later discovered dead near a bar, and suspicion immediately fell on Sam. His undercover work with the gang had made him a prime suspect, and as…

A phone call arrives for Sam Tyler, outlining three tasks he must complete if he is to ever reclaim his future. Faced with these conditions, he is left to carefully consider his options, wrestling with the choice between remaining in 1973 a…

