Eh, I guess I'm indifferent. I loved Imperioli, but didn't like O'Mara as Tyler.
Anyone else notice how a LOT of Sopranos actors were on the show (Vince Curatola - Johnny Sack - and the actor who played Jimmy Altieri were featured prominently in 1 episode). I guess that's more of the reason why I liked the show.

The original British version ran for only 2 seasons, and ended by the creators' choice, despite getting big ratings.

Maybe they were right.

Though I haven't yet seen ASHES TO ASHES the spin-off.

I think the main reason it was over in two seasons was John Simm, he didn't want to do more of it and thankfully understood that a concept like that couldn't run forever. If creators didn't want to continue, they wouldn't have agreed to do a spin-off. But with the American series, I don't see how there could be one, since Keitel is too old to find a love interest in 80's.

Ashes to Ashes had a decent finale for the first season, but all in all, is not as good as Life on Mars. Keeley Hawes leaves much to be desired and 80's fashion sucks. Plus I don't see where it want to go for the 2nd season, or the finale of the series be as mesmerizing as that of Life on Mars.

Ashes to Ashes was nowhere near as good as Life on Mars.

The mighty Philip Glenister was last seen on UK screens in a poor show called DEMONS playing an American,his accent was awful

Well. I just watched the series finale and can honestly say I didn't see THAT coming!! Weird. I guess that's how the book ended, and presumably the UK version? And I guess that explains the title.... lol

There is a book???

The US ending, according to what I read must've sucked if you had seen the UK version. The ending for the UK version was fabulous, but I was sure that the US audience would not like it and they would make something else up.

I'm sorry, I guess there isn't a book -- maybe I just misinterpreted the "Based on the story by..." notice in the beginning.

I'd love to see the UK version - but I don't see it on Netflix.

But the ending to the US version, which I won't give away, ...well... was kinda weird/bizarre/abrupt/out-there and almost comical. I know they patched the ending in when they found out it wasn't going to Season 2, so at least I commend them on ending it. But... well... lol.

Don't worry about it, I couldn't wait to see it and read the plot for the finale on wiki. I tell you, it sucked.

Anyway, I suggest you download it from the torrents, which is what I used to do before I lose my dsl connection.

I see there is a new series of ASHES TO ASHES starting on the BBC next week?