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Old 02-18-09, 04:42 AM
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Life on Mars -- "Home is Where You Hang Your Holster" -- 2/18/09

Life on Mars

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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.

Old 02-19-09, 11:16 AM
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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
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It was taken straight out of the original show
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Re: Life on Mars -- "Home is Where You Hang Your Holster" -- 2/18/09

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

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

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

Imperioli plays a great douche.
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Re: Life on Mars -- "Home is Where You Hang Your Holster" -- 2/18/09

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

This has gone from an enjoyable show to a "must-see" for me - this week was one of the best so far!
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Re: Life on Mars -- "Home is Where You Hang Your Holster" -- 2/18/09

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

Where is his hot neighbor? How in the hell did Ray get a wife like that?
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Re: Life on Mars -- "Home is Where You Hang Your Holster" -- 2/18/09

Originally Posted by Axeramm
How in the hell did Ray get a wife like that?
the mustache.
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Re: Life on Mars -- "Home is Where You Hang Your Holster" -- 2/18/09

Originally Posted by Brian Gentz
the mustache.
Beat me to it.
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Re: Life on Mars -- "Home is Where You Hang Your Holster" -- 2/18/09

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

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

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

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