Humans

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Season 2
Season #: 3, 2, 1
Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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Critic Reviews

  1. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Feb 9, 2017
    100
    The lines between human and artificial intelligence and empathy (or lack thereof) blur in fascinating and often devastating ways. [13-26 Feb 2017, p.19]
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  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Tim Goodman
    Feb 13, 2017
    90
    Humans, which is plate-spinning a number of compelling character-development stories in addition to the big-picture themes, is a series that is primed for a larger audience as it improves on its already impressively complex and nuanced story. A welcome return.
  3. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Jen Chaney
    Feb 13, 2017
    80
    Humans has delivered a second season that demonstrates a full, imaginative expansion of its narrative.
  5. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: James Poniewozik
    Feb 13, 2017
    80
    Humans is a less ambitious production than “Westworld.” But its more pedestrian nature--it’s domestic drama merged with a sci-fi thriller--also makes it more emotionally effective.
  6. We Got This Covered
    Reviewed by: D.F. Lovett
    Feb 13, 2017
    80
    It avoids the present contemporary clichés of dystopias or apocalyptic landscapes, opting instead for something quieter. It might be too slow or too dry for some viewers--and the story may take some unnatural turns-- but like some of the best science-fiction out there, the patience of the attentive audience is rewarded.
  7. Collider
    Reviewed by: Chris Cabin
    Feb 13, 2017
    80
    Humans may lack the visual pizazz or expressive symbolism to bring its bigger ideas into greater relief, but it’s becalmed yet thoughtful aesthetic actually works perfectly in tune with its subtext.
  8. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Derek Lawrence
    Feb 11, 2017
    75
    The synth family of Mia (Gemma Chan) & Co. continues to drive the show's most interesting aspects, while the nonrobot Hawkins clan drags the action to a halt. Perhaps it's time for a new title. [17 Feb 2017, p.54]
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  9. Vox.com
    Reviewed by: Emily VanDerWerff
    Feb 13, 2017
    70
    A story demands that it be led by its most compelling characters, and in most cases, that means the oppressed, not the oppressors. Humans can be intriguing, even enthralling. But it’s always held back by its title.

Awards & Rankings

27
#27 Best TV Season of 2017

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User Score
6.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 58 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 58
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 58
  3. Negative: 7 out of 58
  1. JorgeLestre
    Feb 13, 2017
    9
    'Humans' is not as complex as 'Westworld' but it surely can be just as exciting. The story flows gently and the characters are absolutely'Humans' is not as complex as 'Westworld' but it surely can be just as exciting. The story flows gently and the characters are absolutely magnificent. And, most importantly, it is extremely addicting.… Full Review »
  2. mark_sf
    Nov 1, 2016
    4
    First Season was OK, but the premiere of the second season sets this up to be a really bad drama, giving up any pretense of being scienceFirst Season was OK, but the premiere of the second season sets this up to be a really bad drama, giving up any pretense of being science fiction. Suddenly "synths" can become *exactly* like humans, with just a tweak to their code. So much so that one of the lead "synth" characters has a new girlfriend for 6 weeks, and the girlfriend didn't even notice! Not sticking around for this train wreck.… Full Review »
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