The story takes place in Sweden present time in a parallel universe, where the use of consumer-level androids is becoming more prevalent. The androids, known as hubots, are used as servants, workers, and company. While some people embrace this new technology, others are frightened by what can happen when humans are replaced as workers, company, parents, and even lovers. A moderate political movement against the spread of hubots calls itself "real humans", with some members using the derogatory term "Pacmans" to refer to hubots.
Specific models are designed for various roles, each with different features. Hubots are usually programmed to recognise and obey their owner and can learn skills and pick up knowledge through observation of humans. Hubots have become common in many workplaces, especially for repetitive tasks, and have replaced human workers there.
Though they are designed to look like humans in every way, hubots are usually easy to recognise as they have bright flawless skin, glossy hair and unnaturally bright (usually blue) eyes. All Hubots also have a USB-like port in the back of their neck which is used for programming and data. The button to activate or de-power a hubot is located under the left armpit, as is a cord for recharging purposes. Hubots require only electricity to survive and must recharge regularly, during which they enter a sleep-like state. Their skin feels similar to human skin and is kept at body temperature but beneath the skin, they have metal components and contain a blue fluid/lubricant.
Hubots are designed to be docile and obedient and are programmed with a set of rules called "Asimov" protocols that prevent them harming humans. However, some hubots have been modified beyond the legal protocols to make them better lovers or as bodyguards. Such practises are illegal in Sweden and those who modify the programming of the hubots are known as "home-brewers". A small, low-funded branch of the police is set up to investigate hubot related crimes, known as E-HURB.
Hubot-human sexual activity is taboo but not uncommon and many hubots are programmed for limited sexual activity. Those who pursue sexual relationships with hubots are derisively called "Hubbies".
Further to this, some hubots (those reprogrammed by David Eischer) seem have started to develop feelings, desires and their own goals as their programming has allowed them to develop free will and independence from humans. However, they are still often naive and unworldly and sometimes fail to understand the nuances of complex human behaviour.
I've just recently discovered this new Swedish TV series and to say I was pleasantly surprised would be a real understatement. It is well written, well played, the plot is interesting and keeps on the edge of seat most of the time.
Despite being mostly a sci-fi drama there are funny moments as well.
It deals with a number of issues such as transhumanism, artificial intelligence,coexistence of humans and androids,whether human rights should be applied to artificial life, relationships between humans and androids, dangers of AI and such like
If you like Philip K. Dick works especially "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep" then I suggest that you watch "Real Humans"
I hope you'll find it as good as I did.
It can be downloaded via torrents (thepiratebay /kickass, for instance) and Usenet (Akta.Manniskor.Season.I.720p.HDTV.x264 + English.Subs )
There are 2 seasons available.
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Thanks for this, scifi drama with robots and stuff = I'll probably give it a try
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ok im going to stop looking at the pic, because i just saw the guy on the left of the thing in the middle... did they look for the creepiest people they could find or something? because they succeeded
The acting is really great in this, but I find it kinda hard to keep up watching this for some reason. After a couple of months I'm still only at episode 4 (I think). It's got a slow start, that's for sure.
Anyone completed season 1 yet?
There must have been a door there in the wall, when I came in.
Truly gone fishing.
is that a woman in the middle? because if its not, hes scary. if it IS, then holy FUCK IS THAT SCARY
with black hair? yeah, it's a woman ;P Actually, this image (the one above all)) is kinda unrealistic in regard to what they all look like in the series.
It seems some filters have been applied so they look really..strange lol
You can see for yourself. Check the girl on the left on the very first picture and then the same girl on a second screenshot
Actually, I think I'll remove the second image rofl. It gives the wrong impression
BUT.
There are still creepy dudes and female hubots in Real Humans
This lady scared me to death every time I saw her on a screen. She was way too creepy.
Just finished watching season 2, and I have to say that this show is superb, a multilayered masterpiece which manages to be realistic, believable and enthralling from beginning to end.
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