Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams: Season 1

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Amazon Prime | Prime Video | Amazon Prime Video | Season Premiere Date: September 17, 2017

Summary: The sci-fi anthology series based on Philip K. Dick's short stories features 10 standalone episodes adapted by such writers/producers as Michael Dinner, David Farr, Matthew Graham, Francesca Gregorini, Tony Grisoni, Peter Horton, Jessica Mecklenburg ,Ronald D. Moore, Dee Rees, and Alan Taylor. Steve Buscemi, Geraldine Chaplin, BryanThe sci-fi anthology series based on Philip K. Dick's short stories features 10 standalone episodes adapted by such writers/producers as Michael Dinner, David Farr, Matthew Graham, Francesca Gregorini, Tony Grisoni, Peter Horton, Jessica Mecklenburg ,Ronald D. Moore, Dee Rees, and Alan Taylor. Steve Buscemi, Geraldine Chaplin, Bryan Cranston, Mireille Enos, Holiday Grainger, Greg Kinner, Richard Madden, Janelle Monae, Anna Paquin, Timothy Spall, Maura Tierney, and Benedict Wong are some of the cast featured.… Expand

Genre(s): Drama, Science Fiction

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E10. The Father Thing
Air Date: January 21, 2018
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S1:E9. Safe and Sound
Air Date: January 11, 2018
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S1:E8. Autofac
Air Date: January 11, 2018

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Collider Dave Trumbore

Jan 12, 2018

The series’ variety of story, themes, and mood, coupled with an incredible cast and high-quality world-building make Electric Dreams a must-watch for any sci-fi fan worth their salt. Read full review

Rob Lowman

Jan 10, 2018

Whereas Netflix’s “Black Mirror” deals with near-future technology angst, the Amazon series is more speculative. Each episode differs not only in look but in tone. So in this binge climate, it is nice having something worth binging that you can also take your time with, and “Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams” is that. Read full review

Robert Lloyd

Jan 12, 2018

Unless your mind is very fresh to these subjects, it will not be blown, but that is not to say you won't fret over the fate of the characters, or feel their feelings, or hope for the hopeful rather than hopeless outcome. (You will get both sorts of conclusion, in more or less equal portions.) Read full review

Verne Gay

Jan 9, 2018

Like all anthologies, some hours are better than others (but most of these are good), and what Dreams lacks in razzle-dazzle, it makes up for in brains. Read full review

Ken Tucker

Jan 18, 2018

It is uneven in the extreme. ... With this series and Netflix’s Black Mirror, the sci-fi anthology series is now back as a revitalized genre. Read full review

James Poniewozik

Jan 11, 2018

In a series that doesn’t meet its potential, “The Commuter” is the best of alternatives. Read full review

Geoff Carter

Jan 11, 2018

“The Commuter” benefits from having Timothy Spall as its bedrock; his performance as railway employee Ed Jacobson, a man with a chance to undo some of his life choices, is classic Twilight Zone stuff. ... It’s downhill from there. Read full review

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Maria7779

Jan 14, 2018

Loved the series! Philip K. Dick would be proud!! Beautiful storytelling. Commuter was my favorite. But all the episodes have something special.

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PrivateCowboy

Jan 20, 2018

A Science Fiction reader's dream come true!!

An excellent rendition of PKD's actual body of works. This is a GREAT show for you if you are a fan of Sci Fi, especially high quality Retro-Futurism! Also if you are a fan of PKD's books. Simply put this isn't a show that you compare to say,A Science Fiction reader's dream come true!!

An excellent rendition of PKD's actual body of works. This is a GREAT show for you if you are a fan of Sci Fi, especially high quality Retro-Futurism! Also if you are a fan of PKD's books. Simply put this isn't a show that you compare to say, something like Black Mirror, which is also a great contemporary science fiction, with a lot of ideas that rooted in Science Fiction works of the 20th century, largely including PKD.

All said in done their are a few weak episodes, but this is a Science Fiction reader's DREAM COME TRUE SHOW!! Seeing this could open the flood gates for other adaptations. Ray Bradbury short story collection, please Amazon?

Also MORE PKD!! Let the genius's works live on in new mediums!!… Expand

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shoulderoforion

Jan 13, 2018

I'd like "A Confused Mess" of beautiful top shelf SciFi, over just about anything else, all the time, more of this please, thank you very much. I hope a season 2 is in the works.

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jaasieljunior

Mar 12, 2018

É inegável que a série lembra bastante Black Mirror,mas seus episódios não costumam sempre ser pessimistas. Dos 10 episódios, 6 são interessantes e viciantes.

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nobodyreally

Jan 23, 2018

Admit I have not seen them all yet but this show is what I would call decent mediocrity. Not the most creative television, not even close to the cutting edge, but they do wonders with CGI even with a show with a middling budget.
Not sure how many of these stories even stay close to theAdmit I have not seen them all yet but this show is what I would call decent mediocrity. Not the most creative television, not even close to the cutting edge, but they do wonders with CGI even with a show with a middling budget.
Not sure how many of these stories even stay close to the original Philip K. DIck stories, or if they have combined elements of multiple short stories to make one hybrid teleplay. Of course stories can be updated for tech, or given modern themes, but these episodes seem rewritten in stereotypical television fashion, with the typical Twilight Zone twist. Read "Autofac", and the television episode has been changed to a completely different idea that doesn't really even make sense.
Also, a lot of mild gratuitous sexual situations/ mild nudity are added to spice things up, but they are not very erotic. Seems silly and unnecessary,… Expand

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Vancomycin

Feb 12, 2018

This is one of those sci/fi series that takes a lot of work to get into. Armies of "we love the books" and elite Philip K. Dick royal guards can't help, simply because it's largely emotionless and derivative.

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Broyax

Mar 30, 2019

J'ai lu tous les bouquins de ce maître de la SF et un paquet de nouvelles également... tout n'est pas parfait dans son oeuvre foisonnante et des ratés, il y en a eu certainement... mais là, à part le thème récurrent des faux semblants et des simulacres, on ne retrouve pas du tout laJ'ai lu tous les bouquins de ce maître de la SF et un paquet de nouvelles également... tout n'est pas parfait dans son oeuvre foisonnante et des ratés, il y en a eu certainement... mais là, à part le thème récurrent des faux semblants et des simulacres, on ne retrouve pas du tout la profondeur, l'ironie et l'impact des écrits du grand Philip K. Dick.

On a l'impression ici de se retrouver devant des épisodes de la Quatrième Dimension, génériques et lents, extrêmement léthargiques et d'un ennui très profond. Chaque épisode est un somnifère lourdement dosé et une fort mauvaise publicité pour l'auteur (qui doit se retourner dans sa tombe). A moins qu'ils n'aient adapté que les nouvelles les plus nazes du célèbre écrivain... mais non, même pas !

Evidemment, les oeuvres dickiennes sont incroyablement difficiles à adapter et seul le Blade Runner de Ridley Scott a pu en extraire la substantifique moëlle tout en gardant sa propre personnalité... et interprétation. Mais là, c'est clairement fait par des incapables qui n'ont aucune idée de ce qu'ils font... ou plutôt si : ils font de la merde.… Expand

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 17, 2017
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  S1:E10. The Father Thing
  Air Date: January 21, 2018
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  S1:E9. Safe and Sound
  Air Date: January 11, 2018
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  S1:E8. Autofac
  Air Date: January 11, 2018
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  S1:E7. Kill All Others
  Air Date: January 11, 2018
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  S1:E4. Crazy Diamond
  Air Date: October 8, 2017
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  S1:E1. The Hood Maker
  Air Date: September 17, 2017