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Season 3 – Humans

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Season 3 – Humans

May 2018

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This sci-fi drama series written by Sam Vincent and Jonathan Brackley is based on the Swedish award-winning drama "Real Humans." The story is set in a parallel universe where technology is highly advanced and lifelike humanoids called Synths are the must-have machines for any household. Joe Hawkins decides to buy a Synth to help out at home, but his wife, Laura, feels uncomfortable around the humanoid. Elsewhere a widower tries to fix his malfunctioning Synth, Odi, who holds some precious memories of his late wife. The all-star cast includes William Hurt, Katherine Parkinson, Colin Morgan, Rebecca Front and Gemma Chan.

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Critics Consensus

Humans gains new sociopolitical dimensions in its third season, mining deeper insight from its sci-fi premise without diluting the potency of its well-drawn characters.

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Danette Chavez

AV Club

Mar 6, 2019

What makes season three so exciting, aside from great performances across the board, is the implications. Despite knowing what synths are capable of, humans are still using them as appliances (at least, the ones that have been deemed safe for use).

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Gabriel Tate

Daily Telegraph (UK)

Jun 1, 2018

The allegorical pretensions in Humans have become so prominent that this third series has become less about human frailty and AI technology gone awry than a meditation on immigration, terrorism and fear of The Other.

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Euan Ferguson

Guardian

May 31, 2018

After a ropey, confusing second series, we're now seemingly back on track, with the government dithering between hardcore and harder-core, and angry Ukip yokels even attacking the safe (orange-eyed) servant synths.

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Noetta Harjo

Geek Girl Authority

Apr 23, 2020

This is going to be an intense season. Much different from the last two seasons. The Elsters must chose a side, but whichever side they chose will be the wrong side.

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Morgan Jeffery

Digital Spy

Mar 6, 2019

It's heartening to see that as the show takes a step further into fantasy, it remains emotional, thoughtful and relevant, never compromising what made it so special in the first place.

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Huw Fullerton

Radio Times

Mar 6, 2019

It's a promising sign for a drama that's so much more than just the UK version of Westworld. Fingers crossed the rest of the series can live up to this episode's momentum.

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Sean G

@Gobler May 15, 2026

Like many of today's shows, it starts promising with interesting writing, but goes full Liberal propaganda gor importing Muslims into the UK and compare opposition to the invasion is labeled as ignorant an evil. It acknowledges a few bad apples promotes unnecessary fear of the kind, superior outsiders who simply want to integrate and make their host country better. Crimes, murder, by new comers is negligible compared to the evil nationals. Of course SA is impossible for the near perfect new comers which clearly represent innocent Muslim immigrants. We no longer have entertainment, nor democracy. Sad.

Paul E

@PassoutTomatoes May 13, 2025

Season 3 was a disappointment. It was too slow and several parts of the storyline fell flat for me, especially the ending. I think this show could have worked in one or two seasons. 3 was too much.

David W

@RT91245001 Jan 4, 2025

The final season brings the series to an unsatisfying close. Overall, the series introduced some interesting concepts alongside a nice aesthetic. However, watching the final season felt like a slog that I do not wish to experience more than once.

Stephen S

@RT04505198 Oct 12, 2024

The cancellation of this show was a travesty.

Georgan G

@RT98616417 Sep 3, 2023

Great idea for a series and well written. Interesting way to think about IA/robotics.

Feb 4, 2021

Absolutely fantastic, great plot and storyline, lovely characters and great 'synth' acting . Can not get enough of it! Recommend it to anyone. Can't believe they haven't made the 4 series yet, please do!

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Al Mackay

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Sam Donovan

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William Hurt

George Millican

Will Tudor

Odi

Katherine Parkinson

Laura

Episode 1

Aired May 17, 2018

Aflevering 1

One year after the release of the consciousness code, a catastrophic event puts the future of human and synth-kind in jeopardy once again.

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Episode 2

Aired May 24, 2018

Aflevering 2

Max faces the consequences of his decision; Laura discovers she's not being told everything at the Dryden Commission; Joe uncovers Karen's secret.

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Episode 3

Aired May 31, 2018

Aflevering 3

Laura wants the truth about Operation Basswood; Mattie and Leo confront their feelings; Niska receives a mysterious message.

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Episode 4

Aired Jun 26, 2018

Aflevering 4

Laura and the Dryden Commission visit the Railyard; Mia comes face to face with someone from her past; an evening out turns to tragedy for Joe.

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Episode 5

Aired Jul 3, 2018

Aflevering 5

Sam reels from recent events and Joe struggles to help him through it; truths are revealed, and dangerous plans are put into action at the Railyard.

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Episode 6

Aired Jul 10, 2018

Aflevering 6

Laura discovers a shocking and dangerous truth; as Niska continues on her mysterious journey, she must defy all her instincts to survive.

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Episode 7

Aired Jul 17, 2018

Aflevering 7

Mattie reveals her secret and spurs Laura back into action; Niska's journey takes an unexpected turn; Leo walks into danger at the Railyard.

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Episode 8

Aired Jul 17, 2018

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In a dramatic showdown, Mia, Max and the synths go into battle with humans; Laura, Niska and Mattie face monumental and life-changing decisions.

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