Life on Mars -- "Home is Where You Hang Your Holster" -- 2/18/09

DJariya · 02-18-09, 05:42 AM

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Achtung · 02-19-09, 12:16 PM

So, another interesting episode that advances the "why is Sam in 1973?" plotline as well.

Man who met with Ray and Annie had a white rabbit on his cane, obvious symbolism there. Suppose he's the "Wizard"?

Loved the ending with Sam in Gene's office, even though
UK version minor spoiler:

Spoiler:

sven · 02-19-09, 01:26 PM

So how is this show doing in the ratings department? Is it likely to get a second season? I'm interested in picking it up but dont want to bother if its just gonna get cancelled.

Achtung · 02-19-09, 01:56 PM

Getting beaten by CSI: NY, holding it's own against L&O.

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At 10 p.m. CBS took the leader's spot with a 3.0/8 with CSI: NY. ABC and NBC tied for second with Life on Mars and Law & Order respectively, both pulling 2.1/6.

http://www.broadcastingcable.com/art...er_Fox_Win.php

B.A. · 02-19-09, 04:02 PM

Imperioli plays a great douche.

The Valeyard · 02-19-09, 06:22 PM

I've been enjoying the show a lot more since it's come back from hiatus. It's starting to feel like it's own show instead of a carbon copy of the original (with American overtones).

marty888 · 02-19-09, 06:55 PM

This has gone from an enjoyable show to a "must-see" for me - this week was one of the best so far!

Super X · 02-19-09, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by The Valeyard

I've been enjoying the show a lot more since it's come back from hiatus. It's starting to feel like it's own show instead of a carbon copy of the original (with American overtones).

Agreed. They've gone to plots that didn't come out of the British show and, more importantly, several of the lead characters are being developed and defined differently from their British counterparts, most notably Imperioli's Ray Carling, who is becoming a far more dynamic force in the American version than the British one was in the original. Hopefully, ABC will see enough positive movement in the ratings and demographics to give the show a chance to develop and gain more of an audience.

Axeramm · 02-19-09, 07:08 PM

Where is his hot neighbor? How in the hell did Ray get a wife like that?

Brian Gentz · 02-19-09, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Axeramm

How in the hell did Ray get a wife like that?

the mustache.

joefrog91 · 02-19-09, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Gentz

the mustache.

Beat me to it.

Red Dog · 02-20-09, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Axeramm

Where is his hot neighbor? How in the hell did Ray get a wife like that?

1973 is no different than today. Good women go for jackasses.

rfduncan · 02-20-09, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Red Dog

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Originally Posted by Axeramm

Where is his hot neighbor? How in the hell did Ray get a wife like that?

1973 is no different than today. Good women go for jackasses.

It has been argued that she doesn't really exist except to Sam.

Deftones · 02-21-09, 11:16 AM

this is easily the best new show this year. great episode.

Quatermass · 02-24-09, 11:52 AM

Finally watched this last night. This and the hospital episode were the two best episodes so far imho.

02-18-09, 05:42 AM	#1
DJariya DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: La Palma, CA Posts: 8,668	Life on Mars -- "Home is Where You Hang Your Holster" -- 2/18/09 Synopsis: Spoiler: A councilman caught with a hooker in a police raid on a motel reveals a shocking secret to Sam. Meanwhile, a chaotic shooting breaks out at the precinct, so Lt. Hunt puts it on lockdown; and Hunt has an emotional confrontation with his daughter, Maria.

02-19-09, 12:16 PM	#2
Achtung DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,558	Re: Life on Mars -- "Home is Where You Hang Your Holster" -- 2/18/09 So, another interesting episode that advances the "why is Sam in 1973?" plotline as well. Man who met with Ray and Annie had a white rabbit on his cane, obvious symbolism there. Suppose he's the "Wizard"? Loved the ending with Sam in Gene's office, even though UK version minor spoiler: Spoiler: It was taken straight out of the original show __________________ "We'll trick those race-car-lovin' wide loads into watching your lefty, homoerotic propaganda hour yet!" --Jack Donaghy

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Quatermass DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Upright, in a cool, dry place Posts: 2,575	Re: Life on Mars -- "Home is Where You Hang Your Holster" -- 2/18/09 Finally watched this last night. This and the hospital episode were the two best episodes so far imho.