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Season 1 – Almost Human

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In 2048, police officer John Kennex wakes up from a 17-month coma without his girlfriend, his partner -- and without one of his legs. While Kennex survived a catastrophic attack on the police department, his partner, relationship and one limb did not. Now outfitted with highly sophisticated synthetic appendage -- along with depression, trauma on-set OCD and PTSD -- Kennex is persuaded to come back to work by longtime ally Capt. Sandra Maldonado. As all cops are required to work with a robot, Kennex must overcome his aversion to androids and get accustomed to his new partner: a discontinued android with unexpected emotional responses.

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Almost Human — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Almost Human presents enough action and humor to please both young watchers and fans of the sci-fi genre, but mainstream audiences may find it bland.

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Carli Velocci TheWrap 06/29/2018
It was, at its core, a police procedural but it was heightened by the high-quality special effects, the heavy sci-fi, and the chemistry between the two leads. Go to Full Review Dalton Ross Entertainment Weekly 12/12/2013
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At its core, Almost Human boils down to a show about a mismatched pair of cops - in this case, Michael Ealy (who plays the android) and Karl Urban (who plays the android-hating human) - and the truth is, their chemistry is fantastic. Go to Full Review Alison Willmore IndieWire 12/05/2013
What's most noteworthy... is how comfortably it fits alongside a certain type of forward-looking big screen effort both Abrams and others have been churning out lately. Go to Full Review Natalia Marcos El Pais (Spain) 07/30/2018
It's too early to tell where this series is going, but I'm not impressed. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Grace D. Gipson Black Girl Nerds 06/25/2018
Almost Human is more than just a name, but an overarching theme. Go to Full Review Greg David The Loop 01/08/2014
Pairing cops with clashing personalities isn't a new thing. It's been done in every iteration, it seems, on stage as well as the big and small screen. Enter Almost Human, which puts an interesting - and explosive - spin on the popular trope. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Lavish C @RT31524559 Aug 3 at first I was angry with Fox for "yet another sci-fi series canceled for no reason". They do have the CLEAR pattern of rising their prestige with new promising (rare) sci-fi series, getting money, and cancelling them with some bs excuse. But in this case I must say that the level of writing is ABYSMAL. Kindergarten level of naivety, full of plot holes and inconsistencies and an impressive amount of complete NONSENSE (and I'm not talking of "technically implausible" but NARRATIVE NONSENSE = plain and simple BAD WRITING). If they hadn't cancelled it, I would have dropped it. See more Alex S @RT23670095 Jul 25 This show is fantastic!! like Hawaii 5-0 crossed with blade runner. So sad it got cancelled! See more Kristyn M @Kenneth1984 02/01/2025 Great show a d well told. See more David W @Sternhammer 01/20/2025 Absolutely loved this on its release and was very dissapointed when it was cancelled after just one series. It has very good production values with some original and interesting special effects and an excellent synth based score. Acting is excellent by the two leads, who show a very good chemistry and the supporting cast are top notch The world building is very impressive with notes of Blade Runner and 2000AD's Judge Dredd. It's no surprise that Urban went on to be an excellent Dredd in the movie, which again deserves a sequel. Having recently rewatched Almost Human it's aged very well and remains one of those missed opportunity series that could have gone on to real classic status given a longer run, especially as the 'wall' concept was expanded upon. Very sad it was prematurely cancelled but at least one excellent series was left to enjoy. See more Simon F @RT88080268 11/10/2024 Why does Hollywood keep cancelling great tv shows like this one brilliant hidden gem See more Anthony T @tomscove 06/04/2023 What a cast, this could and should have been developed. It was a little formulaic and I bet with hindsight the creative team wish they'd taken more risk. It does feel like a lost opportunity. See more Read all reviews
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Karl Urban

John Kennex

Michael Ealy

Dorian

Minka Kelly

Valerie Stahl

Mackenzie Crook

Rudy Lom

Michael Irby

Richard Paul

Lili Taylor

Capt. Sandra Maldonado

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 17, 2013 Pilot In the year 2048, Detective John Kennex and his new android partner embark on their first mission. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 18, 2013 Skin The investigation into a murder and a missing persons case leads Kennex and Dorian into the world of sexbots; Kennex tries to deal with his past. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 25, 2013 Are You Receiving? When Kennex and Dorian face a tense hostage situation, Capt. Maldonado tries to meet the terrorist's demands. Details Episode 4 Aired Dec 2, 2013 The Bends A friend of Kennex working under cover in a drug investigation finds his cover blown, and Kennex and Dorian turn to Rudy Lorn for help. Details Episode 5 Aired Dec 9, 2013 Blood Brothers Kennex and Dorian must protect a witness in a major murder trial; Capt. Maldonado butts heads with a defendant. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 16, 2013 Arrhythmia When Kennex and Dorian investigate a strange death at a hospital, they discover a black market for vital organs; Dorian reconnects with a decommissioned DRN. Details Episode 7 Aired Jan 6, 2014 Simon Says Kennex and Dorian go after a killer who straps bombs to his victim's necks and broadcasts the crimes over the internet; a power deficiency causes Dorian to have outbursts. Details Episode 8 Aired Jan 13, 2014 You Are Here Kennex and Dorian investigate a crime involving a self-guided bullet; Maldonado revisits the ambush that nearly killed Kennex. Details Episode 9 Aired Feb 3, 2014 Unbound A refurbished, advanced DRN (Gina Carano) that operates like a soldier goes on a rampage, resulting in casualties; Dorian and Kennex ask a genius roboticist and DRN creator for help. Details Episode 10 Aired Feb 10, 2014 Perception The designer drug causes the deaths of two genetically enhanced children; Kennex suffers from painful flashbacks. Details Episode 11 Aired Feb 17, 2014 Disrupt Kennex and Dorian investigate when a smart home turns on its occupants. Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 24, 2014 Beholder The investigation into the murder of a chrome leads Kennex and Dorian to discover a serial killer using his victims' DNA to pursue perfection. Details Episode 13 Aired Mar 3, 2014 Straw Man A series of murders occur at the hand of someone copying a serial killer who was put in jail by Kennex's father. Details

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Almost Human — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Brad Anderson, Sam Hill, Michael Offer, Omar Madha, Jeannot Szwarc, Tom Yatsko, Mimi Leder, Jeffrey Hunt
Executive Producer
J.J. Abrams, Bryan Burk, J.H. Wyman, Kathy Lingg, Reid Shane
Screenwriter
Alison Schapker, Sarah Goldfinger, J.H. Wyman, Graham Roland, Cheo Hodari Coker, Chris Downey, Justin Doble
Network
Fox
Rating
TV-14 (L|V)
Genre
Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 17, 2013