description Ashes to Ashes Overview
Ashes to Ashes explores crime investigation through the lens of time travel. Detective Inspector Joe Martin investigates murders connected to individuals displaced from different eras within the United Kingdom. The series presents a complex psychological thriller combining police procedural elements with science fiction concepts. It’s designed for viewers interested in detective fiction, particularly those who appreciate narratives involving mystery and temporal anomalies.
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info Ashes to Ashes Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Is Ashes to Ashes a sequel to Life on Mars?
Yes, Ashes to Ashes is the BBC follow-up to Life on Mars and brings back Gene Hunt, played by Philip Glenister. Instead of Sam Tyler in the 1970s, it follows DI Alex Drake after she wakes up in 1981.
Who is Alex Drake in Ashes to Ashes?
Alex Drake, played by Keeley Hawes, is a Metropolitan Police officer and psychologist from 2008. After being shot, she finds herself in early-1980s London working with Gene Hunt's team.
How many series of Ashes to Ashes are there?
Ashes to Ashes ran for three series on BBC One from 2008 to 2010. The final series gives answers about Gene Hunt and the strange time-displacement world shared with Life on Mars.
Why is 1980s music and fashion such a big part of Ashes to Ashes?
The show uses the 1981 setting for its police culture, cars, pop music, and New Romantic visual style. David Bowie's song Ashes to Ashes also gives the series its title and mood.
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