Life on Mars
2008Series
Series
Continuum
The future is in her hands.
The series centers on the conflict between a group of rebels from the year 2077 who time-travel to Vancouver, BC, in 2012, and a police officer who accidentally accompanies them. In spite of being many years early, the rebel group decides to continue its violent campaign to stop corporations of the future from replacing governments, while the police officer endeavours to stop them without revealing to anyone that she and the rebels are from the future.
Episodes
10 episodes
- 1
1. A Stitch in Time
45mInspector Kiera Cameron loses everything she has and finds herself on a new mission when she and eight dangerous terrorists are transported from their time in 2077 back to 2012 during the terrorist’s attempt to escape execution. She takes on a new identity and joins the Vancouver Police Department in order to stop the terrorists’ reign of violence. Along the way, she befriends Alec Sadler, the 17 year old who will one day grow up to create the technology her world is built upon.
- 2
2. Fast Times
45mKiera tries to find the members of Liber8 before they do more damage. Her attempts are hindered when her cover is blown and her partner on the VPD, Carlos Fonnegra, arrests her. But when she discovers Liber8’s plan to attempt to get back to 2077, she has to escape and possibly ally herself with her sworn enemies to get back home.
- 3
3. Wasting Time
45mKiera and Carlos investigate a series of mysterious murders in which victims have been drained of endocrine fluid only to discover that the crimes were committed by Liber8 in an effort to save Travis, their leader. Kellog tries to make a truce with Kiera by delivering her a gift, one that could cost her and Carlos their lives and will lead to Kellog’s expulsion from Liber8.
- 4
4. A Matter of Time
45mA scientist who is working on developing a source of clean energy is found murdered. The list of suspects leads Kiera on a journey that takes her to a precarious place – deciding between the right thing to do and the preservation of the future.
- 5
5. A Test of Time
45mKagame's return begins with a reset of Liber8’s agenda, away from violence and towards blending into the community. But there may be a glitch – there is the possibility that if their ancestors living in this time are murdered, they might cease to exist. A test of this theory is devised with Kiera and her grandmother as the guinea pigs.
- 6
6. Time's Up
45mKagame pursues the first step of his new agenda – winning over the intellectuals and the grassroots dissenters. When Liber8 kidnaps the CEO of a major corporation, Kiera and Carlos must race an actual ticking clock to save the CEO from public punishment.
- 7
7. The Politics of Time
45mThe high-stakes Union Election gives Kiera her first taste of contemporary political intrigue. But issues of trust and loyalty come up for Kiera as evidence points to Carlos in the death of an investigative reporter. Kiera will learn firsthand the lengths a person will go to get elected.
- 8
8. Playtime
45mWhen Kiera and Carlos investigate two mysterious murder-suicides, they quickly realize that both may be the result of a lethal computer program turning video game programmers into killers.
- 9
9. Family Time
45mWhile accompanying Carlos on a routine investigation of a farmer who purchased large quantities of ammonium nitrate, a fertilizer used in explosives and agriculture, Kiera discovers that the farm is actually the home of Alec. What seemed like a routine check quickly escalates into a tense standoff.
- 10
10. Endtimes
45mKiera must race against the clock when she realizes that in her timeline, today is the day that terrorists bomb a building killing hundreds of innocent people. As she tries to stop the imminent bombing, Liber8 kidnaps her trusty sidekick Alec after he realizes his stepbrother Julian is under their sway.
Trailer
Official trailer Cast
Rachel Nichols
Kiera Cameron
Erik Knudsen
Alec Sadler
Victor Webster
Carlos Fonnegra
Stephen Lobo
Matthew Kellog
Omari Newton
Lucas Ingram
Roger Cross
Travis Verta
Luvia Petersen
Jasmine Garza
Brian Markinson
Jack Dillon
Reviews
- A
Aldaryon
Mar 26, 2017
Underrated movie which manage even with low budget to propose one of the best science-fiction story of the 21st century. Yeah, for once there is politics in it like mr robot. And why not?Read more
Underrated movie which manage even with low budget to propose one of the best science-fiction story of the 21st century. Yeah, for once there is politics in it like mr robot. And why not?
- A
AKJETJ
Jul 12, 2017
I really wanted to like this show. It started so promising but got way too political.Read more
I really wanted to like this show. It started so promising but got way too political.
misubisu
Jan 17, 2026
**Score: 9/10 — A Smart, Tense, and Triumphantly Concluded Sci-Fi Gem** In the precarious landscape of television sci-fi, *Continuum* stands as a rare and rewarding success story: a show with a complex, high-stakes premise that not only survived but was granted the precious gift of a **satisfying, deliberate, and mind-bending conclusion.** This is a series that trusted its audience's intelligence, embraced the inherent politics of its world, and delivered a consistently thrilling narrative that earns its place among the genre's most underrated triumphs. **A Believable World, Political by Necessity:** The premise is deceptively straightforward yet rich with conflict: Protector Kiera Cameron (Rachel Nichols), a law-enforcement officer from a corporatocratic 2077, is thrown back in time to present-day Vancouver alongside a group of anti-corporate terrorists ("Liber8") she was tasked to stop. What unfolds is a masterclass in moral complexity. The show's greatest strength is its refusal to offer easy villains. Kiera's future is a dystopia of surveillance and control; Liber8's methods are monstrous, but their rage against the machine is often tragically justified. To those who say it got **"too political,"** the series offers a robust retort: **The world *IS* a political place.** *Continuum* wove corporate influence, privacy erosion, social unrest, and the ethics of revolution directly into its DNA. This didn't detract from the sci-fi; it **added to its realism** and gravitas. The struggle wasn't just about stopping a bomb; it was about preventing—or perhaps irrevocably setting in motion—a terrifyingly plausible future. **The story was totally believable** because it was rooted in the extrapolation of our own societal trajectories. **A Legacy of Satisfying Payoff:** While the journey had its share of network-imposed detours, the final season is a masterstroke. The showrunners, aware of their endpoint, deftly tied together temporal paradoxes, character arcs, and philosophical questions into a finale that is both emotionally resonant and intellectually daring. It provides closure not with a simple victory, but with a profound meditation on sacrifice, causality, and the price of a "better" world. In an era of abrupt cancellations, this alone makes *Continuum* a treasure. **The Verdict:** *Continuum* is a brilliantly executed, thought-provoking thrill ride. It features a compelling lead performance, a superb ensemble (with special praise for Victor Webster and Erik Knudsen), and some of the most intelligently handled time-travel mechanics on television. It dared to be politically engaged, morally ambiguous, and fiercely ambitious right up to its perfect end. A must-watch for any sci-fi fan who craves a story with brains, heart, and the courage to follow its own convictions to a truly satisfying conclusion. **Watch if:** You love complex time-travel narratives, morally gray characters, cyberpunk aesthetics, and stories that engage with real-world political and corporate power. **Skip if:** You prefer clear-cut heroes and villains, apolitical sci-fi, or purely action-driven plots. This is a show for thinkers.Read more
**Score: 9/10 — A Smart, Tense, and Triumphantly Concluded Sci-Fi Gem** In the precarious landscape of television sci-fi, *Continuum* stands as a rare and rewarding success story: a show with a complex, high-stakes premise that not only survived but was granted the precious gift of a **satisfying, deliberate, and mind-bending conclusion.** This is a series that trusted its audience's intelligence, embraced the inherent politics of its world, and delivered a consistently thrilling narrative that earns its place among the genre's most underrated triumphs. **A Believable World, Political by Necessity:** The premise is deceptively straightforward yet rich with conflict: Protector Kiera Cameron (Rachel Nichols), a law-enforcement officer from a corporatocratic 2077, is thrown back in time to present-day Vancouver alongside a group of anti-corporate terrorists ("Liber8") she was tasked to stop. What unfolds is a masterclass in moral complexity. The show's greatest strength is its refusal to offer easy villains. Kiera's future is a dystopia of surveillance and control; Liber8's methods are monstrous, but their rage against the machine is often tragically justified. To those who say it got **"too political,"** the series offers a robust retort: **The world *IS* a political place.** *Continuum* wove corporate influence, privacy erosion, social unrest, and the ethics of revolution directly into its DNA. This didn't detract from the sci-fi; it **added to its realism** and gravitas. The struggle wasn't just about stopping a bomb; it was about preventing—or perhaps irrevocably setting in motion—a terrifyingly plausible future. **The story was totally believable** because it was rooted in the extrapolation of our own societal trajectories. **A Legacy of Satisfying Payoff:** While the journey had its share of network-imposed detours, the final season is a masterstroke. The showrunners, aware of their endpoint, deftly tied together temporal paradoxes, character arcs, and philosophical questions into a finale that is both emotionally resonant and intellectually daring. It provides closure not with a simple victory, but with a profound meditation on sacrifice, causality, and the price of a "better" world. In an era of abrupt cancellations, this alone makes *Continuum* a treasure. **The Verdict:** *Continuum* is a brilliantly executed, thought-provoking thrill ride. It features a compelling lead performance, a superb ensemble (with special praise for Victor Webster and Erik Knudsen), and some of the most intelligently handled time-travel mechanics on television. It dared to be politically engaged, morally ambiguous, and fiercely ambitious right up to its perfect end. A must-watch for any sci-fi fan who craves a story with brains, heart, and the courage to follow its own convictions to a truly satisfying conclusion. **Watch if:** You love complex time-travel narratives, morally gray characters, cyberpunk aesthetics, and stories that engage with real-world political and corporate power. **Skip if:** You prefer clear-cut heroes and villains, apolitical sci-fi, or purely action-driven plots. This is a show for thinkers.
TkA
Jul 31, 2026
**Solid series.** This is a decent sci-fi time-travel series and i enjoyed it. It was mostly set in the present, but increasingly told the story of the future. Lots of twists and turns, but there are times when it's a bit slow, and a few things could have been better thought out as there were a few loose ends and some inconsistencies. For the most part it's decent, but i don't think I'll watch it again. In case you're wondering it does have a conclusion so your commitment isn't wasted.Read more
**Solid series.** This is a decent sci-fi time-travel series and i enjoyed it. It was mostly set in the present, but increasingly told the story of the future. Lots of twists and turns, but there are times when it's a bit slow, and a few things could have been better thought out as there were a few loose ends and some inconsistencies. For the most part it's decent, but i don't think I'll watch it again. In case you're wondering it does have a conclusion so your commitment isn't wasted.
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About Continuum
- First aired
- 2012-05-27
- Last aired
- 2015-10-09
- Status
- Ended
- Original language
- English
- Cast
- Rachel Nichols, Erik Knudsen, Victor Webster, Stephen Lobo