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It’s just human nature that we’re happy to report the Humans TV show has been renewed for a third season on AMC and UK Channel 4. Season two just concluded last week on AMC, with a cliffhanger no less, so cancellation would have been inhumane.
A sci-fi drama airing on the AMC cable channel in the US, Humans stars Gemma Chan, Emily Berrington, Colin Morgan, Ivanno Jeremiah, Katherine Parkinson, Tom Goodman-Hill, Lucy Carless, Theo Stevenson, Pixie Davies, Carrie-Anne Moss, Marshall Allman, Neil Maskell, Ruth Bradley, Will Tudor, Sonya Cassidy, Sam Palladio, Bella Dayne, and Letitia Wright. The series takes place in a parallel present, where the latest must-have gadget for any home is a Synthetic. But what happens when these Synths are given the right to consciousness and their own free will?
Humans: A Look at the Ratings
The second season of Humans averaged a 0.14 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 462,000 viewers. Compared to season one, that’s down by 65% in the demo and down by 61% in viewership, so the renewal comes as a bit of a surprise. The show must perform much better in UK, to have nabbed a renewal. Learn how Humans stacks up against the other AMC TV shows.
Check out this joint press release from AMC and Channel 4.
AMC, CHANNEL 4 AND KUDOS RENEW “HUMANS” FOR THIRD SEASON
CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED SERIES TO RETURN IN 2018
“AMC’s AI series continues to expand and redefine the genre in dramatically creative and human ways” (The Hollywood Reporter)
“Humans is the most compelling, emotionally resonant robot-centric show on television.” (Vulture)
“This march of machines is still pulse quickening” (The Guardian)
NEW YORK/LONDON – MARCH 28, 2017 – AMC, Channel 4 and Kudos today announced that the critically acclaimed drama series “Humans,” has been picked up for a third season. The series will return with eight new episodes in 2018. Production will begin in fall 2017 with key cast set to return.
“Humans” is written by Sam Vincent and Jonathan Brackley (Humans S1, Spooks: The Greater Good), and based on the award-winning Swedish sci-fi drama “Real Humans” created by Lars Lundstrom and produced by SVT and Matador Film. The new season is executive produced by Derek Wax, Emma Kingsman-Lloyd, Sam Vincent and Jonathan Brackley for Kudos in association with Wild Mercury Productions, Lars Lundstrom and Henrik Widman for Matador Films, and is produced by Vicki Delow for Kudos. International distribution will be handled by Endemol Shine International
Set in a parallel present, the series explores what happens when the line between human and machine becomes blurred. The final episode of series two left viewers on a thrilling cliff-hanger.
“‘Humans” provides a thrilling look at the evolution of technology and its effect on society,” said Joel Stillerman, president of original programming and development for AMC and Sundance TV. “The critical response to season two celebrates the creative vision, dynamic story-telling and compelling portrayals shared by the writers, producers and actors. We are pleased to continue our collaboration with Channel 4 and Kudos and look forward to season three.”
Beth Willis, Head of Drama at Channel 4 said; “I can’t wait to see what the extraordinarily talented Sam and Jon do next with this show – no doubt it will be as insightful, surprising and addictive as ever. It’s a privilege to work with them, Kudos, AMC and our superb cast once again.”
Diederick Santer, CEO of Kudos, and Executive Producer Derek Wax said: “We are delighted to be working with Channel 4 and AMC once again on this compelling series. The world that Sam and Jon have so vividly created is set to unfold and reveal itself in even more meaningful, exciting and complex ways and we can’t wait to see what’s in store for our cast of incredible characters.”
Sam Vincent and Jonathan Brackley said: “We’re thrilled to be continuing this story! The Humans audience will know that the end of season 2 changed everything. We can’t wait to bring this new world to life – along with the best cast in TV, our amazing partners at Kudos and two fantastically supportive broadcasters in Channel 4 and AMC.”
What do you think? Have you been watching the Humans TV series? Did you expect it to be cancelled or renewed for season three? Tell us.
I absolutely love Humans and can’t wait for its return this year. I do believe viewership dropped so dramatically in Season Two because they took two years to bring it. Loyalists, like myself, waited and will rejoice this spring one again! Huzzah!
OMG I REALLY got into the “Humans” show. I’m SO disappointed to hear season 2 did so poorly but I REALLY think the poor ratings have to do with the fact that so much time passes between seasons. It’s VERY difficult to WANT to see a show when so much TIME has passed that you can’t even remember the plot of the show or how the characters were related to each other or the dynamics between them. This was ABSOLUTELY my FAVORITE show (even over TWD!) but I’m tired of waiting for it to air again and I can’t even… Read more »
I’m in New York and I love this show! Season 2 was way too short for me but let’s hurry up on 3! Keep it going!
I am super happy that Humans will be back for a third season! Anxious to know what comes of the conscious synths… can’t believe I must wait til 2018 but it’ll make the year go by in a flash!
Found the dvd at HMV (now closed) watch first Season Loved it. Attempted to get Season 2 at Best Buy not available until Oct ? 2017. Love BBC amazing. Looking forward to Season 3. Wish they would put out the DVD’s, while showing it on Cable. Rather buy DVD no commercials and would not have known about series if it where not for HMV. Only place in Nova Scotia is Best Buy and Walmart if you do not have cable.
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Season one got better as it went along until it finally hooked me. The trailer was not good for season 2 but wow, this season! My DVR did not record the finale for some reason and just finished watching them on Last chance on demand (due to delete tonight). I am so glad that I did not miss it! This season has been epic but I do hope that Mia gets back to her old self and can learn to love and trust humans again. We also need Leo back, maybe that doctor can save him. I loved Laura’s speech… Read more »
Which doctor?? Which speech to Hester? The one where she quoted Gandhi? Or the one where she said that the very-notion that Synths are “humans” gets substantiated by some psychological-disorder Hester would be diagnosed with had she been recognised as a ‘HS.S‘? Or something else?
Can’s talk anymore. Didn’t wanted to indulge in “off-topic” discussions but since you said it, just wanted a clarification. That’s why no word about my disagreement, to avoid escalating this into a dispute.
One last question: Are you a “fan[atic]” [of this series]?.
I almost missed Season 2 because I have the series scheduled to record new shows only and none of the new episodes are recognized as such by my DirecTV DVR. An error by the network? Fortunately I caught a clue elsewhere that it was airing and was able to binge the series on demand. Very interested to see what season 3 brings.
Don’t trust DirectTV with season 3…it is due to air in 2018 but a date has not been set yet. Just keep looking on AMC’s website!!
Comcast did the same thing, only recorded half the episodes. By the time I realize there was a problem they now want me to buy it!
I am happy this show has been renewed. I have been watching from the beginning and enjoy the mystery and drama. The cast is a good one to look forward to seeing again. Good job AMC!
I am so excited! I don’t understand why more people aren’t watching this series. Thank you for renewing
Maybe because: A) They’re either too-much mesmerised by cable/network shows that they don’t subscribe to premium-cable. B) If they do, they need “fan-service” elements for which HBO®’s ‘GoT’ has become an epitome. The “fan-service” is indeed blissful when it doesn’t come with “politically-correct preaches” by avoiding to portray aftermaths/ramifications of such acts/steps* as explicitly as those very [“fan-service”] elements. C) *Contrary to what’s just aforementioned yet based on the same principal, the most rational-dislike might be the case that the show revolved ‘[too] much’ around Hawkins’ family-drama, yet no resolution of their issues even until Finale. The one which did… Read more »
so glad it’s renewed!! this is a great shiw!! I don’t understand why more people aren’t watching! they’re really missing out!!
Truly amazing. A show with a 0.14 ratings after a 0.39 the year before gets renewed. If not for The Walking Dead and Into The Badlands, I would really go off on AMC for this. It is still an embarrassment. If Into The Badlands ever sinks to a 0.14 overall rating one season, I will be expecting a renewal.
How many companies co-produce ‘Into The Badlands’? What’s the episode-count per series (read season)?
Now, if you really are a rational-person rather a “fan[atic]”, just do the math.
I guess Into The Badlands will be on for years to come. I can’t imagine it ever doing a 0.14 like this did. Amazing that Humans was renewed with those numbers.
Please talk with full-sense!
Great news, amazing series.
I’m glad it’s not cancelled. I hate it when it happens.
Awesome news. I love this show. I just wish that the season was a bit longer.