Ashes to Ashes (2008)
Kernel Score: 83% · 111 ratings
Genres: Crime, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Drama
First aired: 2008-02-07
Seasons: 3 · 24 episodes
Where to watch Ashes to Ashes
- Stream: Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV channel, BritBox
- Free with ads: The Roku Channel, Prime Video (free with ads), Tubi, Amazon MX Player
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Ashes to Ashes parents' guide: ages 12+
Parents need to know that Ashes to Ashes is a police crime drama involving shootings, violence, and morally gray characters.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Includes shootings, police confrontations, and crime-drama violence typical of a TV-14 rating.
- Language: Some — Some crude language expected in a gritty police setting.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Keeley Hawes as Alex Drake
- Philip Glenister as Gene Hunt
- Dean Andrews as Ray Carling
- Marshall Lancaster as Chris Skelton
- Montserrat Lombard as Shaz Granger
- Daniel Mays as Jim Keats
Ashes to Ashes FAQ
Is Ashes to Ashes good?
Ashes to Ashes has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 111 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Ashes to Ashes?
In the US you can stream Ashes to Ashes on Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV channel and BritBox and watch it free with ads on The Roku Channel, Prime Video (free with ads), Tubi and Amazon MX Player.
Is Ashes to Ashes OK for kids?
Ashes to Ashes is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 12+. Parents need to know that Ashes to Ashes is a police crime drama involving shootings, violence, and morally gray characters.
What shows are like Ashes to Ashes?
If you liked Ashes to Ashes, try Life on Mars, Find Me in Paris, Cold Case and Paco's Men.