Life on Mars (2018)
Korean · Comedy / Crime · 60 min · 15
★ 8.3 Few ratings 40 ratings
Released 9 Jun 2018
Page updated 18 Oct 2026
FilmyChill score
8.3
Worth a watch Based on 40 ratings
The few who rated it like it.
Audience★ 8.3 from 40 ratings — few ratings, so weighted toward an average film
LikedCriticsNo settled critics' reception on record
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Life on Mars is streaming in South Korea on wavve, TVING.
What the audience says
The few people who have rated Life on Mars rate this Korean series highly. It holds an 8.3/10 on TMDB from 40 ratings — a small sample, so treat it with caution. Episodes run about 60 minutes. In South Korea you can stream it on wavve, TVING.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — Korean comedy with a crime streak, not one for younger kids. Only 40 people have rated it, so treat that 8.3 as an early signal rather than a verdict.
- Skip if
- you're in the mood for something with weight
- Best for
- A slow burn across the week
Story
While investigating a serial murder case, Detective Han Tae Joo gets into a catastrophic incident. When he wakes up, he finds himself transported back to 1988, appointed to work at a police station in a small city. Believing he is there for a reason, he tries to solve the case from the past in hopes of finding a way back to his life in 2018.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~60 min per episode |
| Watch with family? | 15 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Comedy / Crime |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Cast

Jung Kyung-ho
Han Tae-Joo

Park Sung-woong
Kang Dong-Cheol

Ko Asung
Yoon Na-Young

Oh Dae-hwan
Lee Yong-Ki

Ro Jong-hyun
Jo Nam-Sik

Choi Seung-yoon
Kim Min-seok
Where to watch in South Korea
wavveTVING
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 18 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All wavve titles in South Korea
Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is Life on Mars worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Worth a watch — The few who rated it like it (based on only 40 ratings). It rates 8.3/10 on audience ratings. This is a first season — Korean comedy with a crime streak, not one for younger kids. Only 40 people have rated it, so treat that 8.3 as an early signal rather than a verdict.
Where can I watch Life on Mars?
You can stream Life on Mars in South Korea on wavve, TVING.
Is Life on Mars family friendly?
Life on Mars is rated 15. Fine for older kids with guidance.
What language is Life on Mars in?
Life on Mars is a Korean series (Comedy / Crime).
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