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Scripted series · Channel 4

Humans

Made in our image. Out of our control.

7.5IMDb708 votesStrongly recommended
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2015 – 20183 seasons · 24 episodes~46 min per episodeTV-14Canceled
MysterySci-Fi & FantasyDrama
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Who's in it

Cast

The principal ensemble across the run of the series.

Katherine Parkinson

Katherine Parkinson

Laura Hawkins

24 eps

Gemma Chan

Gemma Chan

Anita / Mia

24 eps

Colin Morgan

Colin Morgan

Leo Elster

24 eps

Tom Goodman-Hill

Tom Goodman-Hill

Joe Hawkins

24 eps

Lucy Carless

Lucy Carless

Mattie Hawkins

24 eps

Emily Berrington

Emily Berrington

Niska

24 eps

Ruth Bradley

Ruth Bradley

DI Karen Voss

24 eps

Theo Stevenson

Theo Stevenson

Toby Hawkins

24 eps

Pixie Davies

Pixie Davies

Sophie Hawkins

24 eps

Neil Maskell

Neil Maskell

DS Pete Drummond

16 eps

Ivanno Jeremiah

Ivanno Jeremiah

Max

24 eps

Billy Jenkins

Billy Jenkins

Seraph / Sam

12 eps

William Hurt

William Hurt

Dr. George Millican

8 eps

Ukweli Roach

Ukweli Roach

Anatole

8 eps

Will Tudor

Will Tudor

V / Odi

18 eps

Carrie-Anne Moss

Carrie-Anne Moss

Dr. Athena Morrow

8 eps

Dino Fetscher

Dino Fetscher

Stanley

8 eps

Jill Halfpenny

Jill Halfpenny

Jill Drummond

8 eps

Mark Bonnar

Mark Bonnar

Neil

8 eps

Jack Derges

Jack Derges

Simon

8 eps

Holly Earl

Holly Earl

Agnes

8 eps

Danny Webb

Danny Webb

Hobb

16 eps

Manpreet Bachu

Manpreet Bachu

Harun Khan

8 eps

Sonya Cassidy

Sonya Cassidy

Hester

8 eps

Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù

Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù

Fred

8 eps

Rebecca Front

Rebecca Front

Vera

8 eps

Marshall Allman

Marshall Allman

Milo Khoury

8 eps

Caroline Lee-Johnson

Caroline Lee-Johnson

Brothel Madame

3 eps

Jonathan Aris

Jonathan Aris

Robert

3 eps

Tor Clark

Tor Clark

Senior Technician

7 eps

Paul Kaye

Paul Kaye

Silas Capek

2 eps

Dominic Mafham

Dominic Mafham

Chief Superintendent Shaw

3 eps

Adam Astill

Adam Astill

Journalist

2 eps

Nigel Boyle

Nigel Boyle

Rickie

2 eps

Neil McKinven

Taxi Driver

2 eps

Stella Gonet

Stella Gonet

Frances Walker

2 eps

Spencer Norways

Young Leo

2 eps

Josie Lawrence

Josie Lawrence

Barbara

2 eps

Claudia Harrison

Claudia Harrison

Dr. Aveling

4 eps

Anthony Flanagan

Anthony Flanagan

Jansen

2 eps

The Nutevio profile

TV DNA

How Humans actually feels to watch, measured on the traits our editors track across every series.

Signature profile

Humans reads strongest on Bingeability, Character Depth and World Building.

BingeabilityVery strong8.2

How hard it is to stop after one episode.

Character DepthVery strong8.2

How fully written and psychologically layered the ensemble is.

World BuildingVery strong7.0

The scale, internal logic and texture of the world.

Emotional WeightStrong6.7

How much the series is designed to affect you.

Cliffhanger IntensityStrong6.5

How often an episode ends on a hook you can't ignore.

TensionStrong6.5

The sustained pressure the series keeps you under.

SpectacleStrong6.0

Visual ambition — scale, craft and set-piece filmmaking.

SerializedStrong5.5

How much each hour depends on the one before it.

HumourLight2.5

How often the series is genuinely funny, by design.

The story

What it's about

In a parallel present where the latest must-have gadget for any busy family is a 'Synth' - a highly-developed robotic servant that's so similar to a real human it's transforming the way we live.

The run

Seasons

3 seasons · 24 episodes.

  • Season 0 · Complete

    Specials

    20161 episode

  • Official poster for Series 1

    Season 1 · Complete

    Series 1

    20158 episodes

    7.7IMDb

    Life in a parallel present, where the latest must-have gadget for any busy family is a Synth, a highly-developed robotic servant that's so similar to a real human it's transforming the way we live.

    Best episode · S01E07 Episode 7

  • Official poster for Series 2

    Season 2 · Complete

    Series 2

    20168 episodes

    7.3IMDb

    Humanoid Synthetics have 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?

    Best episode · S02E07 Episode 7

  • Official poster for Series 3

    Season 3 · Complete

    Series 3

    20188 episodes

    7.9IMDb

    One year after the dawn of consciousness, a decimated and oppressed Synth population fights to survive in a world that hates and fears them.

    Best episode · S03E08 Episode 8

Where the series peaks

Best Episodes

The hours that define the show, ranked by audience response and editorial signal.

Still from Episode 8

S03E08

Episode 8

8.4IMDb18 votes

In a dramatic showdown, humans and Synths go head-to-head - but will Mia and Max's peaceful protest cost them their lives? Laura, Niska and Mattie face major decisions.

5 Jul 201847 min
Still from Episode 6

S03E06

Episode 6

8.4IMDb15 votes

Laura discovers a shocking truth that threatens her life and those around her. Niska continues on her mysterious journey, and must defy all her instincts to survive.

21 Jun 201848 min
Still from Episode 7

S01E07

Episode 7

8.2IMDb27 votes

Rejected and alone, Karen sets out to George's house to find Niska. Meanwhile Pete is determined to find out who Karen really is. The hunted Synths take refuge at the Hawkins.

26 Jul 201548 min
Still from Episode 7

S03E07

Episode 7

8.2IMDb17 votes

Laura reels from her heartbreaking decision. Niska's journey takes an unexpected turn. And Leo races to be by Max's side, but walks into danger.

28 Jun 201847 min
Still from Episode 4

S03E04

Episode 4

8.0IMDb16 votes

Laura leads a tense Dryden Commission on a visit to the Railyard, but will Agnes' anger threaten its success? Mia comes face to face with Ed forcing her to confront her past, while an evening out for Karen, Sam and Joe turns to tragedy.

7 Jun 201847 min
Still from Episode 7

S02E07

Episode 7

7.9IMDb18 votes

When Mattie reveals that the Synths are planning to break into the Silo, Laura is determined to find Niska and ask for her help. Mattie asks Max to help save Leo from Hester's influence. Toby receives a disturbing message from Renie. Karen seeks out Athena's expertise and makes a life-altering decision. Mia and Hester break into the Silo, but things don't go according to plan.

11 Dec 201647 min

Recently aired

Latest Episodes

Still from Episode 4

S03E04

Episode 4

8.0IMDb16 votes
7 Jun 201847 min

Behind the series

Created by

Showrunners, creators, executive producers and the writers who set the voice of the series.

The craft

Key Crew

Directing, writing, production, camera, music and editing.

Executive production

Writing

Direction

Cinematography

Music

Recognition

Awards

0 wins · 1 nomination

BAFTA Awards

No wins yet · 1 nomination

  • NomineeBritish Academy Television Award for Best Drama Series2016

    Humans · Humans

Where to watch

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