Humans
Made in our image. Out of our control.
Created by Jonathan Brackley, Sam Vincent
On Channel 4
A cerebral sci-fi drama that uses domestic AI servants as a lens to interrogate consciousness, personhood, and what it means to be human.
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.
Where to watch
- StreamPrime Video, Peacock
- FreeHoopla, Fawesome
- AdsPrime Video, Pluto TV, Tubi TV, The Roku Channel, Amazon MX Player
- BuyGoogle Play Movies, Amazon Video
Questions people ask
Is Humans scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of series.
Does Humans leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 73% of series.
Is Humans easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 70% of series.
Is Humans sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.
Is Humans violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Written about
- The Shows That Know They EndFinding
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Humans, and what each one shares →
Like Humans
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Humans
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Humans, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Humans, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Humans, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
