life on mars

[sherer]

the thing with the last episode is that if he gets back to 2006 there can't be a second series..

don't think this will be solved next week as then the programme can't continue

[Stephen]

Originally Posted by sherer

the thing with the last episode is that if he gets back to 2006 there can't be a second series..

don't think this will be solved next week as then the programme can't continue

Not strictly true, if he is in a coma or even actually back in '73, they will probably come up with a way for him to get back or even get to another point in time.

As it looks like he might be there to save his dad, judging from the trailer last night.

[Gareth]

...as long as it's not another "shower" scenario a la Bobby Ewing

ps - thanks all for the Trolls info

[sherer]

Originally Posted by DarthYoda

Not strictly true, if he is in a coma or even actually back in '73, they will probably come up with a way for him to get back or even get to another point in time.

As it looks like he might be there to save his dad, judging from the trailer last night.

didn't watch the trailor as prefer to see what's going to happen for myself when it comes on

yes i guess they could move him to another point in time for second series or take him back again but that will just end up getting abit stupid in a series as well written as this i think they will either leave him there or if he gets back there might not be a series two

Originally Posted by DarthYoda

As it looks like he might be there to save his dad, judging from the trailer last night.

Now you're going all Quantum Leap on us.

Ziggy says theres a 78% chance you're here to turn your dad's life around, Sam.

Hey, did anyone notice that coincidence? Is it a coincidence?

[Gareth]

Yep, I spotted that one in episode 1

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/me was a huge QL fan at the time. Saw some old episodes not too long ago, however, and they were quite cringeworthy

Originally Posted by Gareth

/me was a huge QL fan at the time. Saw some old episodes not too long ago, however, and they were quite cringeworthy

I was off work with a done-in neck recently for a week and had a chance to watch a lot of the old favourites courtesy of Bravo and UK Gold. It was surprising to see which shows have aged like good wine and which have turned to vinegar. QL doesn't look too clever now. The Dukes of Hazzard, on the other hand - now that is timeless. Makes you wonder how it was possible for them to balls up the feature film version as badly as they did.

[Stephen]

Originally Posted by Chris T

Now you're going all Quantum Leap on us.

Ziggy says theres a 78% chance you're here to turn your dad's life around, Sam.

Hey, did anyone notice that coincidence? Is it a coincidence?

I did notice, thats what made me think of that. The ep description on the BBC site does give quite a bit of info.

I still have the first ep of QL sitting on my PC

Originally Posted by sherer

the thing with the last episode is that if he gets back to 2006 there can't be a second series..

don't think this will be solved next week as then the programme can't continue

unless it develops into a kind of 'Goodnight Sweetheart' scenario, where he is able to travel backwards & forwards in time, at will.

[Gareth]

Oh, I hope it doesn't turn into another Goodnight Sweetheart.

It might work if he travels to a different period in time, although can you imagine it set in '88 with yuppies wearing stripey shirts with braces, or Don Johnson type suits with loafers I think it wouldn't be as difficult to recreate, and by extension, less impressive for the viewer. Possibly going back another decade to the 60's would've been pretty cool, but I think anything earlier than that would be too stiff upper lip and too reserved to be funny.

In a way, I hope that if he does get back to the current day, then there isn't a 2nd series. As much as I enjoy the current series, ending it on a high note would be good, rather than dragging it out beyond its sell by date.

Originally Posted by Gareth

In a way, I hope that if he does get back to the current day, then there isn't a 2nd series. As much as I enjoy the current series, ending it on a high note would be good, rather than dragging it out beyond its sell by date.

Yes, good point, I think most of us are enjoying this series so much that we want it to continue, but I agree that closure would be preferable to extending it to the point of absurdity.

[punky]

Even if it comes to close there are ways it can continue. A different copper maybe who reacts differently going back in time. A different person who has a different job. Going back to a different decade as well. Imagine a GP going back to the 1800s where he has to amputate without anaesthetic and perform medical procedurures/use medicine that he know won't work.

The concept, comparing the past with the present is a really good one, I think they should take it as far as it can go. I am not sure the 80s would work though, as its too recent. Its not really like Life on mars, as it were. Even I can remember the 80s

The trouble is that 'time travel' can be overused.I also think that keeping up the two central themes of the coma and Tyler having some commitment/mission can only go so far.Boredom will set in pretty quickly if the series is extended too far.Besides thus far the writing has been high quality..it could be very difficult to maintain for more than one series.

[Silent Wings]

They were on Steve Wright and said they are doing a second series...

Steve joked that they could do a 3rd series where Gene comes to 2006 now that would be amusing

[hoggyspuds]

DCI Hunt knocks Sam down in 2006.......just my theory