Automata (2017– ) User Reviews

I forgot I was watching a short film

[scaradu · 8/10 · 14 June 2018]

I only rated it an 8 as future episodes might not merit a 9 or 10 but episode 1 premise promises a really good story: Automata puts a SF twist on the classic noir detective drama, exploring a dystopian alternate version of Prohibition-era New York. Prohibition doesn't ban drinking, but the further production of sapient androids that have become prevalent by the 1920s. As a result, the existing androids, called automatons, are shunned by society, relegated to an untouchable caste of servants despite their near-human thought capability, and are frequently subjected to hatred and violence. It's in this oppressive setting that private detective Sam Regal and his automaton partner Carl Swangee work together to solve cases for both communities, learning to see humanity in one another while trying to prove that justice is still worth serving.

a gift

[Kirpianuscus · 27 June 2018]

... for the fans of film noire. and for admirers of dystopian literature. and, sure, for the series with detectives. using each of this genres, it is more than a good exercise. because it has its way. because it preserves old flavors, interesting stories and the right dose of irony. two parteners. an alternative between wars America. and cases.

Don't waste your time

[PoChoRocker · 1/10 · 28 June 2020]

Great premise....terrible execution.

The dialogue, acting, and directing were horrid. I could barely make it through the first 15 minutes before shutting it off.