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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
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
Liked
CriticsNo settled critics' reception on record
No verdict

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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
GenreComedy / Crime
LanguageKorean
Best screenStream at home

Cast

Jung Kyung-ho
Jung Kyung-ho
Han Tae-Joo
Park Sung-woong
Park Sung-woong
Kang Dong-Cheol
Ko Asung
Ko Asung
Yoon Na-Young
Oh Dae-hwan
Oh Dae-hwan
Lee Yong-Ki
Ro Jong-hyun
Ro Jong-hyun
Jo Nam-Sik
Choi Seung-yoon
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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