Humans episode 1 notes

Channel 4

What science fiction codes and conventions are evidenced? Are these utilised in a typical or atypical way?

Robots are used in a typical way in terms of the way they move and act as if they have been programmed

What groups are represented? What ideological perspectives are represented about groups in society?

People in general are represented as being controlled

elderly are represented as stubborn

teenagers represented as lazy

Working/Middle Class families are encoded to be relatable.

robot 'Anita' isn't perfectly programmed

Who is the primary target audience for this show?

All science fiction holds a mirror to society. What real world allegorical themes are dealt with here?

People becoming more reliant on technology

What character archetypes are utilised in this show? To what extent does the narrative rely on them?
Atypical representation including a stay-at-home dad/ house husband

Stereotypical moody teenager

What intertextual references/referential codes did you notice? How do these potentially reward the viewing experience?

Channel 4's adaptations is very British shown by the mise-en-scene of rain and Kings Cross Train Station.

All members of the family were introduced to Anita and all interacted with her in some way.

Key aspect of mise-en-scene of synth's eyes.

Warehouse shot intertextually references West World

Big theme of this show is the development of artificial intelligence. (automation of labour)

singularity is the point at which AI surpasses human intelligence.

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