Humans

[stringerbell]

AKA Utopia Season 3 AKA extended Black Mirror



Based on a Swedish show, just watched the first two episodes and as Dennis Denuto might say "its the vibe". I'm liking it so far

 

[grizzlym]

I watched the Swedish show, which was very, very good.

Will watch the first episode and see how it goes.

 

[rumply]

Just found this one - anyone recommending? I suspect the original Swedish show would be the place to start.

 

[Lester Burnham]

Watched the first three episodes. A little bit Utopia, a little bit Blade Runner. Looking forward to more.

 

[Troubadour]

haha, have watched the first two eps and thought it was Utopia-ish

 

[Lester Burnham]

haha, have watched the first two eps and thought it was Utopia-ish

The 'where is Jessica Hyde' actor is in Humans also.

 

[stringerbell]

Soundtrack is by the same guy too

 

[Cursed Cat]

4 eps in and I've really enjoyed this so far; lot's of exploration of sci-fi scenarios and tropes; y'know, AI, what is sentience, what makes us human, all that - but it's done in a really fun way.

The cast is largely very good; Gemma Chan is absolutely stellar as synthetic human Anita (and smoking hot too), William Hurt gives the show some real heart (his character's story arc with Odi/Vera is just about my favourite) and I'm digging Ivanno Jeremiah as synth Max.

Humans is based on the Swedish show Real Humans, or Akta Maniskoor, which despite generally very good reviews seems to be in limbo after 2 seasons; I'll be checking that show out as soon as series 1 of the UK version is done.

 

[benji2]

Bump: Humans is now viewable on ABC2 on Monday nights at 8:30pm, and on iView.

I haven't seen the Swedish original but definitely will, as I am enjoying this version plenty. I have seen the first 4 episodes (out of 8) and there are great stories unfolding everywhere. There's definitely a creepy undercurrent to the whole show which hasn't diminished a bit.

And it has been remarked upon already, but Gemma Chan - hot damn. Not sure if it's the acting, the green (contact lense) eyes or the body, but wow.

 

[BlakeyNoFlakey]

I really liked it. I think the the first few eps are a bit of a grind to get through, but the show finds a nice rhythm and becomes really good. Check it out, but be patient.

 

[Frank Bunn]

Bumped for season 2.

Anyone reckon Colin Morgan from the show looks like Kit Harrington from GoT?