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How are the recommendations for Life on Mars selected?
This list currently uses 20 matches from rating similarity. Genres such as Sci-Fi, Drama and Mystery help keep the fallback matches close to the starting series.
Where can I stream similar series?
13 of 20 similar series currently include streaming providers. You will most often find matching shows on Netflix (6), Disney+ (4) and Paramount+ (3). Availability can change, so check the provider shown directly on each recommendation card.
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19 of 20 recommendations are marked as completed or ended. Examples: Sherlock, Star Trek: The Next Generation and Castle.