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Ashes to Ashes

2008·Show
24Episodes in3Seasons·TV-14
IMDb8.1Metacritic708.2Rotten Tomatoes–99%
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Ashes to Ashes fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia9
  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Some sharp wit and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Dark Humor5
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Crime, history, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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Episode ratings

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About

Crime drama series featuring Life On Mars' DCI Gene Hunt. After being shot in 2008, DI Alex Drake lands in 1981, where she finds herself in familiar company.
British Crime Drama1980s Period PieceTime Travel MysteryPsychological ThrillerIconic CharactersNostalgic SoundtrackPolice ProceduralCharacter-DrivenIntriguing Narrative

Crew

Directed by:
Catherine Morshead, Jonny Campbell, David Drury
Written by:
Ashley Pharoah, Matthew Graham, Mark Greig
Produced by:
Beth Willis

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Ashes to Ashes

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Where can I stream Ashes to Ashes legally?

PrimeBritboxThe RokuBritBoxAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TVAmazon MX Player

Ashes to Ashes is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, BritBox, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Ashes to Ashes worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 8.1 and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ashes to Ashes rated?

TV-14ViolenceStrong language

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How many seasons does Ashes to Ashes have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 24 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ashes to Ashes?

Critics70
Audiences87

Not quite. Audiences rate Ashes to Ashes higher (87) than critics (70). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did Ashes to Ashes air?

It ran from 2008 to 2010 and has ended.

What language is Ashes to Ashes in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Ashes to Ashes?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ashes to Ashes in 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Ashes to Ashes use?

'80s HairFraming the Guilty PartyBelligerent Sexual TensionFanservice PackRefusing ParadiseKicked UpstairsThe ConstantFlanderizationFreeze-Frame BonusArc NumbersAmbiguous SituationShut Up, Hannibal!and 113 more

TV Tropes lists 125 storytelling tropes for Ashes to Ashes, including '80s Hair, Framing the Guilty Party, Belligerent Sexual Tension.