Network: AMC
Episodes: 24 (hour)
Seasons: Three
TV show dates: June 27, 2015 — July 17, 2018
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Colin Morgan, Gemma Chan, Katherine Parkinson, Tom Goodman-Hill, William Hurt, Will Tudor, Rebecca Front, Neil Maskell, Danny Webb, Ivanno Jeremiah, Emily Berrington, Sope Dirisu, Lucy Carless, Theo Stevenson, Pixie Davis, and Ruth Bradley.
TV show description:
Set in suburban London, this science-fiction drama is set in a parallel present, where the latest must-have gadget for any busy family is a Synthetic (or Synth for short) –- a highly-developed robotic servant, eerily similar to its live counterpart. We see the world through multiple concurrent storylines.
In the hope of transforming the way his family lives, father Joe Hawkins (Tom Goodman-Hill) purchases a Synth named Anita (Gemma Chan) against the wishes of his wife; successful lawyer Laura Hawkins (Katharine Parkinson). Their children are rebellious Mattie (Lucy Carless); Toby (Theo Stevenson), a teen who’s on the brink of manhood; and innocent young Sophie (Pixie Davies). Most of the time, Anita is the pliant, servile automaton that all Synths are supposed to be — but every so often she does something inexplicable.
Dr. George Millican (William Hurt) was once a brilliant scientist — a mechanical engineer on the original Synth project. Since his wife Mary died, George has retreated from the world, save for his out of date caretaker Synth Odi (Will Tudor). George treats this particular Synth more like a son than a piece of machinery, due to Odi’s recall of George’s happiest memories. Unfortunately, the aging Odi’s body and mind have been failing, not unlike George’s.
Vera (Rebecca Front) is a Vidman VA-262 and has been designed as a live-in caretaker for elderly people. Vera has been assigned to George as a compulsory upgrade. She has a stern, domineering presence in his home, unlike Odi.
Leo (Colin Morgan) is a desperate man with a singular goal — he wants to be reunited with his beloved family. On the run and hunted by mysterious forces, Leo has little to lose and it shows. His tough exterior masks a dry intellect and humor, and a deep soft spot for his Synth companion Max.
Max (Ivanno Jeremiah) is wide-eyed, curious, and above all, loyal — unlike all of his millions of unthinking brothers and sisters in operation around the world. To Leo, he fulfills multiple roles — sidekick, confidant, little brother, protector and conscience. He sees no bad in anyone or anything, approaching everyone and everything with the trusting optimism of a child.
A gifted but deeply unambitious cop, Detective Sergeant Pete Drummond (Neil Maskell) transferred to the Special Technologies Task Force (the small police unit that deals with the tiny amount of Synth-related crime) for a quiet life, saner hours and to spend some time on his marriage. He thought he’d left the sordid world of human crime behind, but instead, he found himself on the weird fringes of a changing society — witnessing first-hand the darkest aspects of how Synths are transforming our lives for the worse, in his eyes at least. He’s grown angry, bitter and cynical. It doesn’t help he’s a Synth at home helping his wife Jill recuperate from a car accident. He’s starting to think Jill likes her “Simon” more than him.
A natural detective, Detective Inspector Karen Voss (Ruth Bradley) is dedicated to the job at the expense of all else — relationships, friends, and family. She’s a loner but is upbeat, enjoys the work and is always ready with a sardonic grin and a joke. She and Pete work well together and have grown close (she delights in teasing her grumpy partner), but they differ crucially on the “Synth question.” For her, it’s not about loving or hating them; it’s a simple matter of adapting.
Niska (Emily Berrington) works as a prostitute in a legal Synthetic brothel, just one of the millions of registered Synthetic sex workers who do anything you want, don’t need payment, and never even need to leave their room. But Niska exhibits behaviors that mark her out as a little different to her empty-headed co-workers.
Professor Edwin Hobb (Danny Webb) was second only to David Elster (the creator of the Synths) in the field of artificial intelligence. The two worked together closely on the prototypes of the very first Synths – and Hobb was devoted to his brilliant, reclusive mentor. But something went wrong between them and they went their separate ways. Hobb has spent the intervening years building a formidable powerbase, all to prove his path was the right one.
Episode #24
In a dramatic showdown, Mia, Max and the synths go into battle with humans; Laura, Niska and Mattie face monumental and life-changing decisions.
First aired: July 17, 2018.
What do you think? Do you like the Humans TV show? Do you think it should have been cancelled or renewed for a fourth season?
Excellent Show Keep It
this is a great show, interesting and even abit original, written well, and acting is great, love the idea of the show…PLEASE keep this show on the air AMC , it deserves to be seen here , and deserve a 3rd and 4th season at least
This is a fantastic program; well written, well performed, the most well conceived Science Fiction program since the original Star Trek.
Humans is one of the few sci fi series that is unquestionably probable. It’s brilliantly written with a cast that seems to be meant for their parts. It would be nothing less than an artistic tragedy if the series were cancelled. Maybe the marketing needs to be tweaked?? The series seems to appeal to a wide range of individuals.
“Humans” is a very interesting, fun and smartly written (and acted). The cast is excellent. It’s just too bad we have to wait 2 or so years for the next season. Please don’t cancel it AMC. It’s a winner!!
I’m going to stop watch AMC, what is the use? They put a great show on then cancel it. Why watch?
I agree! It PROVES that producers really DON’T care about the viewing public! Otherwise, they would never leave large numbers of people hanging. People, who have a vested interest in the very shows they want us to watch in the first place!!
The ONLY logical conclusion can be is that these “powers that be” simply have MORE MONEY THAN BRAINS!! AND NO HEART!!
Truly a wonderful show. Get it coming,
Do not cancel this show. If AMC promoted this series with the same resources as they use to promote shows that are beyond salvage AMC would have a hit.
great show, great concept. Please do not cancel.
Please don’t cancel….
If you would just promote this show properly, it would be a hit.
The only reason for low ratings is no one knows about it, or even what it is about.
Advertise and then show reruns, then start the 3rd season. If you do it right, you can’t miss. Perhaps you could advertise on the Syfy channel.
I thinks humans is a very well acted show and I would hate to see it leave.
Yes, I love this show, it’s fascinating on so many levels, and always keeps you wondering and in suspense. Very interesting and very entertaining.
Humans is one of the best shows on TV! In fact, I didn’t even know it was on TV or when it aired, but binge watched the first season on the Amazon Fire TV stick. I recently just watched the second season in the past 2 days and it was amazing. With all the different ways to watch programs, I’m not sure live ratings are the best way to determine if shows should be canceled. I hope this show sticks around as long as the Walking Dead, because it really is a keeper!
I am so sick and tired of investing myself into a new show, only to have it cancelled. I refuse to take on any more new shows this season, but, I did get into “Humans” and I do hope it stays on and actually has a grand finale in the end.
Please do not cancel.LOVE this show