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#4138113 - 06/23/15 01:21 AM Humans - new AMC and Channel 4 show  
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Still catching up on a backlog of TV when I can and have not watched it yet but wanted to post up a thread for some new Scifi series that have started.
Let us know what you think if you have watched it . . .

Humans

Show page:

AMC - http://www.amc.com/shows/humans

Channel 4 - http://www.channel4.com/programmes/humans



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#4138346 - 06/23/15 01:46 PM Re: Humans - new AMC and Channel 4 show [Re: David Kennard]  
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Blade Runner meets Bicentennial Man?

Too many shows for me to watch right now to worry about this one.

At least Orphan Black S3 just finished, but Falling Skies is back Sunday.





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#4143247 - 07/05/15 11:26 PM Re: Humans - new AMC and Channel 4 show [Re: David Kennard]  
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This show is actually a copy of a Swedish series that ran for 2 seasons with a 3rd season coming next year.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2180271/

From what I've read online, the Swedish series is much better.

American TV doesn't do well at copying foreign show.

Look at The Bridge based on Bron/Broen, another Swedish (and Danish co-production) show.

Diane Kruger is in the American version and yes, she is a good actress but she just doesn't have the niche that made her Swedish counterpart Saga interesting and strange at the same time.

Then there is that show The Returned which is a copy of the French series from 2012 which is also much better.

#4143253 - 07/05/15 11:41 PM Re: Humans - new AMC and Channel 4 show [Re: David Kennard]  
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We're recording it for binge watching later. Looks good though!


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#4144296 - 07/08/15 07:27 PM Re: Humans - new AMC and Channel 4 show [Re: David Kennard]  
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I am watching Episode 1 of season 1 of the Swedish original version.

Half way through the episode and it's intriguing plus the use of bright colors and bright lightning in the photography adds an eerie touch to it.

I doubt the US/UK version is as good.

#4145997 - 07/13/15 02:58 PM Re: Humans - new AMC and Channel 4 show [Re: David Kennard]  
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I watched the 2 first episodes of the English version and I must say I like it!
The story is situated in the UK I think. Most actors are British, except William Hurt who is from the US.

Love the series, sure gonna watch more of it!


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#4151510 - 07/28/15 10:22 PM Re: Humans - new AMC and Channel 4 show [Re: David Kennard]  
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I am on Episode 7 of Season 1 of the Swedish version.

I have been continuously WOWED by it!

There are 3 episodes left in Season 1 and the complete 10 episodes Season 2 to watch.

I only have time to watch one about every other day.

#4152711 - 07/31/15 09:30 PM Re: Humans - new AMC and Channel 4 show [Re: David Kennard]  
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Originally Posted By: David Kennard
Still catching up on a backlog of TV when I can and have not watched it yet but wanted to post up a thread for some new Scifi series that have started.
Let us know what you think if you have watched it . . .

Humans

Show page:

AMC - http://www.amc.com/shows/humans

Channel 4 - http://www.channel4.com/programmes/humans




The show is getting very positive reviews and comments. I hope to start watching it this weekend if it available comcast on demand for free (yeah, I'm a cheapskate! LOL)


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#4152716 - 07/31/15 09:43 PM Re: Humans - new AMC and Channel 4 show [Re: David Kennard]  
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Glad to hear that. Still DVR'ing it.


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#4152729 - 07/31/15 10:50 PM Re: Humans - new AMC and Channel 4 show [Re: David Kennard]  
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It is just confirmed that there will be a second season for Humans!! Yesssssssssss!!!


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#4152863 - 08/01/15 11:55 AM Re: Humans - new AMC and Channel 4 show [Re: David Kennard]  
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Just about to watch the last one tomorrow. Good story and good acting, very much enjoyed the series... and those lady replicants, I'd buy one... for those mundane jobs around the house of course! yep

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#4152893 - 08/01/15 02:06 PM Re: Humans - new AMC and Channel 4 show [Re: Ratcatcher]  
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Originally Posted By: Ratcatcher
... and those lady replicants, I'd buy one... for those mundane jobs around the house of course! yep


Of course! :-)


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#4153169 - 08/02/15 07:27 PM Re: Humans - new AMC and Channel 4 show [Re: David Kennard]  
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Wow! I watched episode 1 last night and loved it! I'm hooked!
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Loved seeing Kate Parkinson as Mrs. Hawkins. She was memorable as Pauline in Doc Martin show.

Uncanny valley creeping in, but I also find it ebbing slightly by the end of the episode....rather wierd....
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