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- Channel 4
- Jun 14, 2015
- Channel 4
- Jun 14, 2015
Summary The sci-fi show based on the Swedish series "Real Humans" is focused on a universe where the latest gadget to have is a Synth, an android robot. Joe Hawkins (Tom Goodman-Hill) buys a Synth named Anita (Gemma Chan), hoping it will help his relationship with his wife Laura (Katherine Parkinson), who is skeptical.
- Channel 4
- Jun 14, 2015
- Channel 4
- Jun 14, 2015
Summary The sci-fi show based on the Swedish series "Real Humans" is focused on a universe where the latest gadget to have is a Synth, an android robot. Joe Hawkins (Tom Goodman-Hill) buys a Synth named Anita (Gemma Chan), hoping it will help his relationship with his wife Laura (Katherine Parkinson), who is skeptical.
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 22 Critic Reviews
73
82% Positive
18 Reviews
18 Reviews
18% Mixed
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
0% Negative
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Humans feels like that sort [The Twilight Zone] of instant and very humanistic classic. [22-28 Jun 2015, p.10]
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Based on 162 User Ratings
8.2
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User Score
Universal Acclaim
Based on 162 User Ratings
8.2
87% Positive
141 Ratings
141 Ratings
7% Mixed
12 Ratings
12 Ratings
6% Negative
9 Ratings
9 Ratings
Surprisingly enough, this is an amazingly good show (it could have been reallllly bad)! While tackling (but not overwhelmingly so) the question of "what does it mean to be human" the plot has developed at a good pace with multiple character story lines beginning to intermingle. The good thing is all of the characters don't KNOW yet their stores are intermingling which makes it even more enjoyable. There is a bit here for everyone Sci-fi, suspense, mystery, and good endings to each episode that leaves you wondering what is going to happen next? I'm about halfway through the first season and the many factors keep things suspenseful. Really glad its been renewed for a second season.
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SEASON 1
While the past few TV seasons have had more than a few robot shows, this one bears watching, largely because it doesn’t insist there’s a “robots are good” or “robots are bad” way of thinking.
Humans finds a way to bring intrigue to a very familiar conflict.
It's familiar sci-fi territory, of course, but the show tackles it in intriguing style while delivering some suspenseful touches.
Some beats are poignant.... But there's nothing here that Blade Runner; I, Robot; Black Mirror; and many more haven't done before and done better. [26 Jun 2015, p.56]
Humans does have that pleasingly antiseptic feeling of euro-cool about it (think of how the Benedict Cumberbatch “Sherlock” series looks, or BBC America’s “Orphan Black”), which can sometimes lure viewers into the belief that they’re watching something classy and sophisticated, when really they’re just snacking on the TV equivalent of rice cakes.
Sci-fi/psychological is rising to a peak right now... Orphan Black, Mr. robot, and now **** other favorite sci-fi is getting cancelled with only six more episodes this summer (looking at you Continuum). Anyway, this show is stellar and the pilot episode wastes no time diving into the deep. I was concerned it was going to take a while to build up to the disturbing synth behavior, but we are dropped into the disturbing scenario almost from the get-go. If you want an even better pilot than this DO NOT MISS MR. ROBOT; still I give both a ten trusting the rides of both are going to be worth it,
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SEASON 1
I was initially enjoying the show very much. The performances and character development were great. But near the end the plot just dies to the point of being completely uninteresting. I know it's hard for British shows, because they have tiny budgets, but this ultimately turned out to be a disappointment.
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SEASON 1
This Blade Runner knockoff originally made in Sweden, now a British co-production, is saved by some interesting twists on that basic premise that keep interest up. But with so much technology since why wouldn't there be?
It's set in England which is a very interesting and welcome departure from typical American shows, even if the accents are not, and airing on what was once known as the American Movie Classics channel yet it's neither American, nor a movie, nor a classic. So much for the stupid network's nonsensical name which they should have either changed or stayed what they were for content. Even back then, ever seen some of the trash they aired? If those are classics, then the word no longer has any meaning morons! They will say it is now just the acronym but that doesn't excuse their past idiocy.
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SEASON 1
Mediocre series with crappy acting, plot is slightly different than the usual but too reliant on same old concerns of synths taking over the world etc, etc.
Just wish they had executed the script more interestingly, there are so many angles and interesting places this could have explored, but it is just too bland and obvious and why is it set in modern day, this sort of technology isn't going to be around for decades.
Lots of holes in the storyline - the Average life of a synth is supposedly 4 to 5 years as portrayed in the series but the cost to buy one of these would be more than any average family could afford. Even after many years of production the cost would be huge and an average family is not going to buy something that costs the same as a small house if it only lasts 5 years.
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SEASON 1
The only way to like this show is if you already have a penchant for Eastenders and Corrie, if thats the case you probably havent heard the story of Androids becoming self aware. If you have you are in for one massive disappointment. Theres not much special FX to keep you interested either, its hammy acting by a cast that wouldnt get work on Neighbours never mind the UK soaps, the storyline is as unoriginal as it gets and the amount of suspending your disbelieve it asks isnt worth it.
If they really spent the millions they say they did on this show, then you are reading a review by a two tailed, one eyed cat.
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