Channel 4, AMC, and Kudos will be bringing the sci-fi series Humans back for a second season. The series, which is based on the Swedish drama Real Humans, has been averaging 2 million viewers on AMC and 4.8 million viewers on Channel 4. Sam Vincent and Jonathan Brackley write and executive produce the series, with Derek Wax, Chris Fry, Henrik Widman, and Lars Lundström executive producing.
“Humans has proved a huge hit with both audiences and critics alike this summer and we owe a huge debt of gratitude to writers Sam Vincent and Jonathan Brackley and to the team at Kudos for bringing a truly unmissable show to life,” stated Piers Wenger, Head of Drama at Channel 4. “It also marks a key moment for Channel 4 as we expand our remit for bold and original drama into the international, co-production space. We look forward to working with our partners AMC on series 2 of Humans and to more Synth-related adventures to come.”
Commenting on the renewal, AMC and Sundance TV President of Original Programming and Development Joel Stillerman said, “We’re so pleased to announce a second season of Humans and extend our terrific partnership with Channel 4, Kudos and the stellar cast, crew and writers Sam and Jonathan. As one of the year’s top new cable series, Humans has been embraced by fans and critics across the U.S. and UK. We’re looking forward to continuing this very captivating story and further exploring the show’s parallel, Synth-filled world that hits so disturbingly close to home.”
The Plot:
Set in a parallel present, the series explores what happens when the lines between humans and machines are blurred. The series will return for eight brand new episodes, with production starting next year.
The first series tapped into society’s preoccupation with and mistrust of advancing technology and artificial intelligence. What does it mean to be human? Can the very traits through which we define humanity (love, trust, loyalty, friendship, sacrifice) be taught? What really is family? Exploring humans’ inherent fear of the unknown and the possible implications of granting machines consciousness, the final episode will leave viewers on a thrilling cliff-hanger – will the synth family come together and find a way to create sentience in others like them?
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