Almost Human

Rather a simplistic (read dumb) B-movie stealing from (not only) Blade Runner and I, Robot, but also from other Dicks and Asimovs and from Ghost in the Shell, Deus Ex and... And countless others. This isn’t intention similarity, allusion or reference to classics of the genre, this is simply shameless stealing without any ideas of their own or trace invention. It must be said that the result of this theft really isn’t bad, however hopelessly unoriginal it is. The problem is that the excellent pilot invites you to watch a different series than what actually follows. And what follows isn’t a real sci-fi with a central storyline, but a run-of-the-mill episodic, police buddy comedy that you can see hundreds of on any TV channel. This one is just in more attractive garb. (20/11/2013)

Pilot: I mainly have positive feelings about this. A dream come true for Asimov robot book fans. AH bases it on “The Caves of Steel", regurgitating it in his own way. Then he adds a bit of Blade Runner, then some Judge Dredd, then a bit of Smith’s I, Robot and we have a lovely cocktail for TV to thrill the sci-fi lover’s heart. With any luck it will maintain the quality of the first episode and not be afraid to go further than the competition. This team certainly has it in it. (19/11/2013)