SummaryThe 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.
❮ Humans
Season 2
Season Premiere:
Oct 30, 2016
Metascore
Universal Acclaim
82
User score
Generally Favorable
6.9
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Universal Acclaim
82
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Feb 9, 2017
100
The lines between human and artificial intelligence and empathy (or lack thereof) blur in fascinating and often devastating ways. [13-26 Feb 2017, p.19]
Feb 13, 2017
90
Humans, which is plate-spinning a number of compelling character-development stories in addition to the big-picture themes, is a series that is primed for a larger audience as it improves on its already impressively complex and nuanced story. A welcome return.
Feb 13, 2017
80
Humans has delivered a second season that demonstrates a full, imaginative expansion of its narrative.
Feb 13, 2017
80
Humans is a less ambitious production than “Westworld.” But its more pedestrian nature--it’s domestic drama merged with a sci-fi thriller--also makes it more emotionally effective.
Feb 13, 2017
80
Humans may lack the visual pizazz or expressive symbolism to bring its bigger ideas into greater relief, but it’s becalmed yet thoughtful aesthetic actually works perfectly in tune with its subtext.
Feb 11, 2017
75
The synth family of Mia (Gemma Chan) & Co. continues to drive the show's most interesting aspects, while the nonrobot Hawkins clan drags the action to a halt. Perhaps it's time for a new title. [17 Feb 2017, p.54]
Feb 13, 2017
70
A story demands that it be led by its most compelling characters, and in most cases, that means the oppressed, not the oppressors. Humans can be intriguing, even enthralling. But it’s always held back by its title.
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Generally Favorable
6.9
69% Positive
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Feb 13, 2017
9
'Humans' is not as complex as 'Westworld' but it surely can be just as exciting. The story flows gently and the characters are absolutely magnificent. And, most importantly, it is extremely addicting.
Nov 1, 2016
4
First Season was OK, but the premiere of the second season sets this up to be a really bad drama, giving up any pretense of being science fiction. Suddenly "synths" can become *exactly* like humans, with just a tweak to their code. So much so that one of the lead "synth" characters has a new girlfriend for 6 weeks, and the girlfriend didn't even notice! Not sticking around for this train wreck.
