Humans- episode one

  • What science fiction codes and conventions are evidenced? Are these utilised in a typical or atypical way?
-robots, typical of the sci-fi genre.
-Modern settings, science labs. However, many settings in the show are atypical of the Sci-Fi genre. 
-Synthetic, electronic soundtrack, genre conventions of the sci-fi genre.


  • What groups are represented? What ideological perspective
-families (middle class).
-humans.
-robots (term used in the show is "synthetic human" or "synth" for short).

  • Who is the primary target audience for this show?
-fans of Sci-fi (thats the genre of the show).
-middle class families.
-middle class males.


  • All science fiction holds a mirror to society. What real world allegorical themes are dealt with here?
-human emotions like anger, fear, love etc.
-ethics.
-roles of women in society, they're seen as domestic also a working mother. 


  • What character archetypes are utilised in this show? To what extent does the narrative rely on them?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
  • What intertextual references/referential codes did you notice? How do these potentially reward the viewing experience?
-references to slavery and prostitution.

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