Type in any movie or show to find where you can watch it, or type a person's name.

User Comments for: Humans

chazTV says...
CONTAINS SPOILERS
9 years ago
It's OK -- they bought the rights to the concept and butchered the original 2012 Swedish version, appropriately titled 'Real' Humans ( https://trakt.tv/shows/real-humans ) - "Äkta Människor". It wasn't adapted from a book, the creator (Lars Lundström) developed it as an original screenplay for Swedish television: www.svt.se/akta-manniskor/

The original was outstanding, both seasons -- by the end of the 1st season of the remake, there isn't anything from the original plot -- it's been simplified and homogenized. The original, with English subtitles, can be found on Vimeo. As they've completely changed the story, no need to worry about spoilers... ;-)

"Real Humans" trailer: https://vimeo.com/35140857
Like  -  Dislike  -  2804
Please use spoiler tags: [spoiler] text [/spoiler]
Reply by dgw
9 years ago
I'll have to watch the Swedish series now that I've finished this version, but I really don't see the point of comparing the two as you have. "Synth" as short for "Synthetic" works just as well as "Hubot" does as short for "Human-bot" (which would make it "hew-bot", not "hoo-bot").<br /> <br /> There are a lot of elements to like in this remake, and I'm sure there will be just as many in the Swedish series.
Reply  -  Like  -  Deslike  -  30

Please use spoiler tags:[spoiler] text [/spoiler]
Reply by chazTV
7 years ago
@dgw FYI -- the original is Swedish, they say 'who-bot', now 'heu-bot'... As you haven't seen the original, you can't really comment on a comparison.
Reply  -  Like  -  Deslike  -  30

Please use spoiler tags:[spoiler] text [/spoiler]
Reply by sam9s
5 years ago
@chaztv the vimo trailer looks lame IMHPO, and for a person who has not read the book, or seen the swedish series, this brit version was outstanding. Atleast se01 was ... have to see how to goes in the rest seasons ...
Reply  -  Like  -  Deslike  -  00

Please use spoiler tags:[spoiler] text [/spoiler]
Reply by Guenguer
3 years ago
@sam9s I quote: "It wasn't adapted from a book, the creator (Lars Lundström) developed it as an original screenplay for Swedish television: www.svt.se/akta-manniskor/"<br /> <br /> So what book you're talking about?
Reply  -  Like  -  Deslike  -  00

Please use spoiler tags:[spoiler] text [/spoiler]
gregmiddo says...
9 years ago
Well not having seen the Swedish series, I can say that I am really enjoying this show so far. Really can't see a lot of use comparing the two shows, as I'm sure they are both great shows in their own way. When this series is over, I'm sure if I take a look at the Swedish show I'll find it missing some of the things that I like in this version. Anyway, I'm really looking forward to the next episode and it's definitely on my watch list!
Like  -  Dislike  -  1900
Please use spoiler tags: [spoiler] text [/spoiler]
lunatee says...
9 years ago
This show is so eerie but in an excellent way. I could totally see having these human droid bots in the future as part of everyday families. Looking forward to seeing how this season turns out!
Like  -  Dislike  -  1001
Please use spoiler tags: [spoiler] text [/spoiler]
Reply by pedro-deleted-1553083453
7 years ago
@lunatee and i hope im not here when that happens...
Reply  -  Like  -  Deslike  -  00

Please use spoiler tags:[spoiler] text [/spoiler]
drumnugget says...
9 years ago
When I started watching Humans, I was a bit worried. We all know that most films and series that try to tackle Artificial Intelligence are far fetched, too male-oriented; too experimental; or just downright boring. Would Humans be yet another failure? My answer to that question is: Absolutely not!

Humans is an exciting series that succeeds on all fronts: a dramatic storyline that makes you beg for answers, that, once given, do not disappoint; realistic developments; what it means to be human; and the most intriguing thing known to mankind: life itself. Humans goes beyond superficial ideas, tacky characters. They have managed to revive the many philosophical dilemma's our species might face one day. But beyond all of this, it's also just a great TV series with a well written, exciting plot. If you're considering to watch this series, I say, go for it. It's well worth your time, and it will leave you with a lot of new food for thought — perhaps resulting in some good conversations around the dinner table.
Like  -  Dislike  -  402
Please use spoiler tags: [spoiler] text [/spoiler]
Reply by astrix
9 years ago
it was a pleasure to read such a review! i didn't even know this show, now Humans goes right to the Watchlist!
Reply  -  Like  -  Deslike  -  10

Please use spoiler tags:[spoiler] text [/spoiler]
Reply by Guenguer
3 years ago
@drumnugget too male oriented? What does that mean?
Reply  -  Like  -  Deslike  -  00

Please use spoiler tags:[spoiler] text [/spoiler]
FinFan says...
CONTAINS SPOILERS
5 years ago
Not sure what I had expected from this. Some cool scifi I guess. What I did not expect was a drama about a dysfunctional family and a lovesick cyborg (?) looking for his girlfriend.
It all sounded very intriguing at first and while watching the first episodes it reminded me of Westworld or BSG. You know how AI developes conciousness. And it raises some interesting points that are well worth thinking about. But the show carries to much unnessessary baggage around. By episode six when the wife of the cop slept with her synth I was done.
The only positive thing was Gemma Chan who was great and very convincing in her portrayal of Anita.
Like  -  Dislike  -  200
Please use spoiler tags: [spoiler] text [/spoiler]
Lafel says...
6 years ago
I've seen the swedish original and this remake and I find them both very good, interesting and thought provoking. They go into different directions and have different key points so if you are interested in the genre you don't have to choose either one of them and can just watch it all.
Like  -  Dislike  -  200
Please use spoiler tags: [spoiler] text [/spoiler]
Emm12321 says...
one year ago
Managed to watch the first series all the way through, but this really is a very silly story. William Hurt was the highlight.
Like  -  Dislike  -  100
Please use spoiler tags: [spoiler] text [/spoiler]
polarized-deleted-1576960790 says...
8 years ago
Great start to the series, and one that has been worth every second of my time. It has me constantly questioning my own beliefs, and I never could actually think of a situation where I would side with a robot/synth/etc before I saw this. I know it's just a show at the end of the day, but it's interesting to contemplate the decisions that I might make in that sort of world.
Like  -  Dislike  -  100
Please use spoiler tags: [spoiler] text [/spoiler]
lifeonmars says...
2 years ago
One of the best show about robotics and AI.
Very realistic and it's not only a sci fi show, you need to push on your brain and that's cool.
Battlestar Galactica is another great show on this subject but it appear it's a long term future.
And it's true SF show.
Here you can watch this show even if you don't have particular affinity with sci fi genre.
Actors are really great too.
Like  -  Dislike  -  100
Please use spoiler tags: [spoiler] text [/spoiler]
talwinder says...
3 years ago
Good start. Goes to sh** after 4 episodes
Like  -  Dislike  -  100
Please use spoiler tags: [spoiler] text [/spoiler]
AManAmongstMen says...
4 years ago
HEADS UP: They killed this show without an ending... So if that ruins it take a pass. I think it's still worth a watch just go in with the expectation that things a bit open ended w/o a finale or conclusion. It may not be the original SWE series, but it is good.
Like  -  Dislike  -  101
Please use spoiler tags: [spoiler] text [/spoiler]
Reply by jarvis-9477279
4 years ago
@amanamongstmen thank-you this really helps and i very much appreciate the heads up:handshake:
Reply  -  Like  -  Deslike  -  00

Please use spoiler tags:[spoiler] text [/spoiler]
areels says...
7 years ago
Boring for a sci-fi geek.
Like  -  Dislike  -  100
Please use spoiler tags: [spoiler] text [/spoiler]
NightPerseida says...
8 years ago
it's pretty good; much better than i expected
Like  -  Dislike  -  100
Please use spoiler tags: [spoiler] text [/spoiler]
Back to Top