Hey friends! The American version of the hit BBC show, Life on Mars, ended only after Season 1, and as most people would agree with me, it was not the kind of ending we had been expecting. But now that the show is over, the stars of the show have moved on with their careers. Most of them are busy with on or the other new project. But I just thought to take a look at the guiding factors in the lives of these well known stars. And as I looked into the lives of two prominent cast members, I learned that it was the love of their wonderful families, which mattered the most to them.

Actor Jason O’Mara, who played the role of Detective Sam Tyler, in Life on Mars, has realized that family is what life is really about. Jason married, actress Paige Turco, whom he met on the sets of The Agency in 2002, and the couple has a son named David.  Jason feels that his priorities in life have changed and it’s not about him anymore, as now it’s his family that comes first. The actor wants to devote quality time to his family and wants to be around for his wife and son. He feels that parenting is all about being present for your child and listening to him.

And he is not the only one from Life on Mars, who thinks like that. His co-star on the show, actress Gretchen Mol, who played the role of Annie Norris, shares similar kinds of thoughts. Gretchen, who used to start weeping at the thought of getting pregnant, when she was in her 20’s, is learning more about parenting, as she tends to her 14-month old son, Ptolemy. The actress, who is married to director Kip Williams, feels that parenting cannot be learned from books. She admits to relying on instinct and dealing with a situation, as and when it presents itself, in the best possible manner and according to her judgement.

Well, while these actors are busy with their careers and family, we can enjoy their great work on Life on Mars by downloading all the episodes of Season 1 from this website, or even watching them online here.