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Äkta människor

  • TV Series
  • 2012–2014
  • 1h
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Lisette T. Pagler in Äkta människor (2012)
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In a parallel present the artificial human has come into its own. Robots no longer have anything robot-like about them. New technology and advancements in the field of science have made it p... Read allIn a parallel present the artificial human has come into its own. Robots no longer have anything robot-like about them. New technology and advancements in the field of science have made it possible to manufacture a product - a kind of mechanized servant - that is so similar to a ... Read allIn a parallel present the artificial human has come into its own. Robots no longer have anything robot-like about them. New technology and advancements in the field of science have made it possible to manufacture a product - a kind of mechanized servant - that is so similar to a real human that it can often be considered a perfectly good substitute. The Human Robot (H... Read all

  • Creator
    • Lars Lundström
  • Stars
    • Lisette T. Pagler
    • Pia Halvorsen
    • Johan Paulsen
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    6.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Creator
      • Lars Lundström
    • Stars
      • Lisette T. Pagler
      • Pia Halvorsen
      • Johan Paulsen
    • 29User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

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    • Tobias
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    Anki Larsson
    • Vera
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    • Odi
    Måns Nathanaelson
    Måns Nathanaelson
    • Jonas…
    Sten Elfström
    • Lennart
    Peter Viitanen
    Peter Viitanen
    • Silas
    Thomas W. Gabrielsson
    Thomas W. Gabrielsson
    • David
    Aline Palmstierna
    • Sofia
    Johannes Kuhnke
    Johannes Kuhnke
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      • Lars Lundström
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    • Trivia
      The Asimov Restrictions on hubots is named for Sci Fi author and Biochemist Isaac Asimov. Asimov's Three Laws on Robotics, as mentioned in his Robot, Empire and Foundation novel series, governs how hubots are generally supposed to behave and interact among humans.
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      Referenced in Fantasmes! Sexe, fiction et tentations (2013)

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    9/10
    Where humanity and androids clash for supremacy.
    This series is the first I know of to seriously examine and comment upon the potential reality of a world where humans and androids – robots that look just like you and me – exist together in a master-servant relationship.

    This is a daring and dramatic fiction which examines the many societal, legal and human implications of living with human robots called Hubots. Significantly, this multi-layered story intelligently examines robot issues that Hollywood generally avoids like the plague: Hubot sexuality, Hubot pornography, Hubot rights, Hubot sex slaves, illegal trafficking in Hubots, Hubot freedom fighters, humanity's backlash, murder of humans by Hubots, and more.

    Sure, that sort of narrative has been touched upon in The Stepford Wives (1975), Blade Runner (1982), Alien (1979), I,Robot (2004) and others. Real Humans is fresh, however: it looks in depth at the effect of androids within the family and work settings in AnyCity in AnyCountry. There are some comical moments for light relief, but the tone is usually deadly serious or seriously deadly as the different groups of humans and Hubots interact; and during the course of which, the famous Three Laws of Robotics are totally trashed. Humans and robots fight and die.

    For the most part, the different narrative threads are well woven together so that viewers keep up with the many plot twists. But be sure not to miss any episode. The action is well paced, suspense is appropriate and believability is up there with the best. In fact, it's a realistic picture of what could happen when – not if – humanoid robots become commonplace in the future, and perhaps even this century.

    I'd recommend seeing this series for that final reason alone. That said, it's a quality Swedish production also, with a fine cast of actors – particularly those who play the part of Hubots.

    My only critique is that some of the many flashbacks are a bit abrupt, as are some of the cuts between scenes. But don't let such minor irritants stop you from seeing this series. Because, it can only get better, I think – the finale obviously leaves room for Real Humans, series 2.

    Give this effort nine out of ten.

    February 4, 2013
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    • Release date
      • January 22, 2012 (Sweden)
    • Country of origin
      • Sweden
    • Official site
      • Sveriges Television (SVT) (Sweden)
    • Language
      • Swedish
    • Also known as
      • Real Humans
    • Production companies
      • Sveriges Television (SVT)
      • Matador Film
      • Danmarks Radio (DR)
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      • 16:9 HD

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