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– why you should watch humans (2015) !! (a thread) 
pls give this show the attention it deserves
(slight spoilers included but nothing too heavy)
pls give this show the attention it deserves
(slight spoilers included but nothing too heavy)
– summary
• 'humans' takes place in a reality where we have human-like robots named 'synths' (short for synthetic). it explores how synths are treated in daily society & makes you question whether our own reality could go into a similar direction.
• 'humans' takes place in a reality where we have human-like robots named 'synths' (short for synthetic). it explores how synths are treated in daily society & makes you question whether our own reality could go into a similar direction.
• trailer:
• the concept is similar to the game 'detroit: become human' so if you've enjoyed playing or watching storylines from that, this might be for you!
• some synths have thoughts & feelings just like a human. inevitably, they want the same rights & freedom that we have.
• this creates an excellent & complex topic surrounding equality. can the human race accept synths in all areas of their daily lives? what will that entail?
• this creates an excellent & complex topic surrounding equality. can the human race accept synths in all areas of their daily lives? what will that entail?
– a gripping storyline, starts simple yet 100% effective
• an easy binge! 3 seasons & 8 episodes in each
• no stand alone eps. each is continuous & well paced.
• the first episode is such a great introduction the characters & plot. it left me wanting to know more!
• an easy binge! 3 seasons & 8 episodes in each
• no stand alone eps. each is continuous & well paced.
• the first episode is such a great introduction the characters & plot. it left me wanting to know more!
– a lot of themes are relatable & domestic whilst still being something new
• the hawkins family alone show a large range of reactions to their new life changes revolving around synths.
• the hawkins family alone show a large range of reactions to their new life changes revolving around synths.
• whether it's a mother attempting to hold her family together, a father trying to maintain a job, an A Level student, a teenage boy with wild hormones, or a little girl still in primary school, everyone reacts differently to having a one in their home environment.
– all around phenomenal cast & acting!
• including the eternals' gemma chan, bbc merlin's colin morgan, shadowhunters' will tudor & black panther's letitia wright.
• including the eternals' gemma chan, bbc merlin's colin morgan, shadowhunters' will tudor & black panther's letitia wright.
– a well written lesbian relationship! 
• doesn't end in death for either party
• astrid is the first human being who treats niska with respect & consent is hugely valued
• doesn't end in death for either party
• astrid is the first human being who treats niska with respect & consent is hugely valued
