• Activity
  • Votes
  • Comments
  • New
  • All activity
  • Showing only topics with the tag "humans". Back to normal view
    1. Some thoughts on "Humans"

      So I've spent nearly the entire weekend watching Humans and I wanted to share what I think of it and maybe get some discussion going. For those who are not familiar with it, the basic premise is...

      So I've spent nearly the entire weekend watching Humans and I wanted to share what I think of it and maybe get some discussion going.

      For those who are not familiar with it, the basic premise is an alternate reality present day where "synths" - robots that replaced humans in most menial tasks - are part of everyday life to the point of being a common household item. Within the first episode we learn that there are a handful of synths that are sentient - thinking, feeling individuals. The show explores the implications of that - how previously-servile machines becoming sentient would impact society. There are many parallels to contemporary issues around racism, xenophobia, fear, and I think the show does good job of handling the topic. It is a smart, well-written sci-fi drama.

      So, did anyone else here watch it? What do you think of it?

      PS: While the post itself doesn't have any spoilers, the comments do.

      9 votes