TV series

Humans

Name: Humans
Released: 2015
Cast: Katherine Parkinson, Gemma Chan, Colin Morgan, Tom Goodman-Hill, Lucy Carless

2015–2018· 3 seasons· 46 min episodesTV-14★ 7.5Canceled

On Channel 4 — From Channel 4 Television · Kudos

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Synopsis

In a parallel present where the latest must-have gadget for any busy family is a 'Synth' - a highly-developed robotic servant that's so similar to a real human it's transforming the way we live.

Themes

artificial intelligence (a.i.)technology robot

Episodes

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E1 Episode 1Next upJun 14, 2015 · 47 min · ★ 7.7
Synopsis
The Hawkins, a loving but troubled family decide to buy a 'Synth' called Anita, but they start to suspect there's something unusual about her...
Guest stars: Dan Tetsell (Salesman), Philip Arditti (Salim Sadik), Ellen Thomas (Lindsey Kiwanuka), Claire Lams (Shop Assistant), Caroline Lee-Johnson (Brothel Madame), Akie Kotabe (Dr. Ji Dae-Sun), Krishnan Guru-Murthy (Himself), Jonathan Aris (Robert)
E2 Episode 2Jun 21, 2015 · 48 min · ★ 7.4
Synopsis
Laura feels increasingly threatened by the presence of Synth Anita, and Leo's quest for information takes him to dangerous places.
Guest stars: Caroline Lee-Johnson (Brothel Madame), Tor Clark (Senior Technician), Mark Flitton (Clark), Paul Kaye (Silas Capek), Tom Bell (School Synth), Beverly Hills (Head Teacher), Steven Pacey (Colin (Client)), Jonathon Michaels (Uniformed Police Officer (uncredited))
E3 Episode 3Jun 28, 2015 · 49 min · ★ 7.8
Synopsis
Laura is begrudgingly forced to keep Anita when she saves Toby from a road accident. George is planning an escape with Odi and Pete's hot temper earns him a suspension from work.
Guest stars: Caroline Lee-Johnson (Brothel Madame), Tor Clark (Senior Technician), Dominic Mafham (Chief Superintendent Shaw), Adam Astill (Journalist), Joshua Hill (Cyclist), Tom Brittney (Greg)
E4 Episode 4Jul 5, 2015 · 49 min · ★ 7.6
Synopsis
Laura insists the family take Anita for testing when Mattie tells her that she's seen Anita acting strangely, while Hobb is on Niska's trail.
Guest stars: Tor Clark (Senior Technician), Paul Kaye (Silas Capek), Naoko Mori (Fiona), Adam Astill (Journalist), Alana Boden (Caroline), Emma Davies (Mrs. Kennedy), Matthew Tennyson (Howard), Daisy Keeping (Nelly)
E5 Episode 5Jul 12, 2015 · 49 min · ★ 7.6
Synopsis
Killer Synth is the breaking news story, and public panic is growing. Karen is hot on Niska's tail, but are her motives for finding her more personal than professional?
Guest stars: Jonathan Aris (Robert), Tor Clark (Senior Technician), Dominic Mafham (Chief Superintendent Shaw), Nigel Boyle (Rickie), Neil McKinven (Taxi Driver), Mark Weinman (Persona Driver), Stella Gonet (Frances Walker), Tom Christian (Jogger)
E6 Episode 6Jul 19, 2015 · 49 min · ★ 7.9
Synopsis
Things are at the lowest possible ebb for the fractured Hawkins family. With Joe in exile and the kids tired of their parents' lies, Laura decides it's time to tell the truth
Guest stars: Neil McKinven (Taxi Driver), Jonathan Harden (Andy), Adam Leese (Dad in Playground), Dani Biernat (Nurse), Spencer Norways (Young Leo), Laurence Ubong Williams (Police Officer), Stephen Boxer (Dr. David Elster)
E7 Episode 7Jul 26, 2015 · 48 min · ★ 8.2
Synopsis
Rejected and alone, Karen sets out to George's house to find Niska. Meanwhile Pete is determined to find out who Karen really is. The hunted Synths take refuge at the Hawkins.
Guest stars: Tor Clark (Senior Technician), Joss Porter (Policeman), Angela Clerkin (Teacher), Ann Akinjirin (Police Woman), Stephen Boxer (Dr. David Elster)
E8 Episode 8Aug 2, 2015 · 47 min · ★ 7.7
Synopsis
With the Synths in captivity, the devastated Hawkins' realise how much Mia and her family mean to them and are determined to help them.
Guest stars: Jonathan Aris (Robert), Tor Clark (Senior Technician), Dominic Mafham (Chief Superintendent Shaw), Stella Gonet (Frances Walker), Spencer Norways (Young Leo), Jamie Michie (Constable), Duncan Pow (Scientist), Andrea Hart (Protest Leader)