What "Life on Mars" 2-th episode about
Sam's policing method from 2006 is causing conflict with Gene Hunt, his DCI who's policing method is rooted firmly in 1973. Unable to determine whether he really is in 1973 or a coma, he gets on with his job. When Kim Trent - high profile criminal is arrested, Sam discovers that Gene has planted evidence on him to secure a conviction, Sam intervenes and releases Trent to Hunt's fury. Sam argues that even Trent has human rights, Gene tells him he's never fitted up anyone who didn't deserve it. Between them, they set out to nail Trent using Gene's unorthodox methods and Sam's 21st century policing methods.
Episode number: 2
Episode release date: 16 january 2006 at 21:00
Status: aired
Rating: 7.8
