HUMANS: COMPLETE COLLECTION

Acorn features the uncut UK edition Blu-ray Collection debut of AMC Networks’ gripping science fiction series HUMANS: COMPLETE COLLECTION on May 5, 2020. Provocative and thrilling, this “ultimate A.I thought experiment” (The Atlantic) explores the intersection of man and machine with emotional depth and pulse-pounding tension. A great ensemble cast including Gemma Chan (Crazy Rich Asians),  Katherine Parkinson (The IT Crowd) and Tom Goodman-Hill (Cheat, The Imitation Game) is enhanced by fantastic guest stars, such as Oscar® winner William Hurt (Body Heat, Kiss of the Spider Woman), Carrie-Anne Moss (The Matrix Trilogy, Wisting) and Letitia Wright (Black Panther). Humans is set in the near future where humanoid “synths” have been created to help busy families simplify their lives. But will these perfect servants stay compliant forever? Now featured in a six-disc Blu-ray set, the complete collection includes over 2.5 hours of bonus material ($69.99, Amazon).

Originally broadcasted on AMC from 2015-2018, the acclaimed series is based on the award-winning Swedish sci-fi drama Real Humans. Humans also features Will Tudor (Game of Thrones), Colin Morgan (Merlin), Ivanno Jeremiah (Black Mirror), and Emily Berrington (24: Live Another Day).

In Series 1, when Joe Hawkins (Goodman-Hill) buys synth Anita (Chan), he hopes it will relieve the pressure on his lawyer wife, Laura (Parkinson). Although Anita is a hit with Joe’s young children, Laura feels uneasy about sharing her home with a synth. Meanwhile, retired synth engineer George (Hurt) refuses to dispose of his beloved but malfunctioning synth, Odi (Turner). And mysterious Leo (Morgan) hides secrets that could transform the future of synth technology.

Then in Series 2, synths become an inextricable part of society, obediently serving and protecting the human population. But what happens when these Synths are given the right to consciousness and their own free will?

Series 3 is one year after the dawn of consciousness. A decimated and oppressed Synth population fights to survive in a world that hates and fears them.

My Thoughts

I love a good futuristic show, and this is a great one! In the show, humanoid robots called Snyths are created to work as servants for humans.   At first, it seems like a great way to make everyone's life easier, but before long, some of the robots begin to resent their masters.  In the series, we follow several families as they try to adjust to life with their Synths. In season two, the Snyths are becoming more aware and more unhappy with their situation, which could be dangerous for the humans. This season includes eight exciting episodes. 

Season 1

1- Joe Hawkins gets a Snyth named Anita, much to his wife's displeasure. An older man named George gets a unit named Odi that is already malfunctioning. Leo and his synth Max are partners in crime and on the run.

2- Niska is supposed to be a android prostitute, but she refuses to perform. George gets a new snyth named Vera. Laura and Leo both have some secrets revealed.

3 -  Anita saves Joe’s son's life. George isn't getting along with the new synth. Cops Pete and Karen investigate a murder that may be synth related.

4 - Lots of conflict developments and a surprising secret about Karen is revealed.

5- Niska and George meet and he may finally have the synth that's right for him. Anita's software reveals a shocking truth to her family.

6- A dangerous mod-synth is on the loose. Pete learns the truth about Karen.

7- Niska is found. We learn the synth inventor might have had ulterior motives. 

8-  A group called We Are People oppose synths on streets. Some people will die and a great cliffhanger ending.

Season 2

1- Niska has a big decision to make. Mia, Leo and Max are all hiding out. The Hawkins are  trying to move on with their lives, and Dr. Morrow gets a surprise visitor.

2- Laura wants to help Niska. Karen and Pete discover Synths are bring sold on the black market. Leo sets out on an important task, and Mia takes a big risk.

3-Athena's secret comes out. Niska takes a big step. The synths are forced out of hiding.

4- Mia and Ed get closer. Milo wants to know what Athena is up to. Pete looks into the Seraphim investigation 

5- Mia takes a big risk. Odi searches for meaning. Hecter and Leo set up a stake out. 

6- Athena learns Milo's plan. Mia's return causes problems for Hawkins. Max leads a new community.

7- Mattie reveals the Synths plan.  Karen makes a big decision. Mia and Hester raid the silo. 

Season 3

1- The synths have been aware for a year and the humans are getting nervous. This leads to new orange eyes synths beings created while the originals continue to face oppression.

2 - Niska and Mia try to save a group of synths who stuck at the border. Laura gets an orange eyed synth to help protect her.

3 - Mattie and Leo visit the  Hawkinses' while Laura prepares for dinner with a colleague. Mia has a hard time trying to mingle with humans and Max struggles to keep his settlement in order.

4 - Laura brings some of the leaders to the settlement. Mia gets a visitor she wasn't expecting and Niska is looking for the bomber.

5 - Laura passes a legislation to prevent violence against the synths. Joe brings home a synthetic kid. Max lets more people into the settlement.

6 - Mia is supposed to attend the commission but there is a traitor in their midst. Niska searches for the "synth who sleeps."

7 - Sam arrives at the settlement and the traitor is revealed.  Laura feels guilty about Mia's imprisonment.

8 - Niska learns the identity of the  "synth who sleeps." Laura tries to prevent the government's plan to destroy all green-eyed synths. 

This was a great show with lots of fabulous sci-fi elements, and an awesome story-line. I'm sorry to see it come to an end. You can grab a copy for yourself on Acorn Media or online at Amazon.