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It would seem, after this second episode, that the different stories within Humans might start to interconnect more going forward as Niska's daring (and brutal) escape from the robo-brothel, Leo's injury en route to tracking down Anita, and the decision to return Anita to the Synth store all sort of represented an unexpected unraveling of those tales. In a way that suggests that things may begin merging sooner than expected.
"Episode 2" was a good follow-up to the premiere. Though Leo's story, and the fact that there are secretly sentient robots (including himself it turns out!) in a world where everyone is still going through, and dealing with, thoroughly complex human issues regarding standard-issue robots continues to feel like a big disconnect. George's story with Vera - his new Nurse Ratched-style cyber aid - is fascinating. And I love how prickly she is (or how prickly we interpret her to be) while she looks after his overall well-being. As if perhaps it's a slight glimpse into the future when computers enslave humanity for the "greater good." A "jailor" he called her as she physically forced him back indoors at night.
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It would seem, after this second episode, that the different stories within Humans might start to interconnect more going forward as Niska's daring (and brutal) escape from the robo-brothel, Leo's injury en route to tracking down Anita, and the decision to return Anita to the Synth store all sort of represented an unexpected unraveling of those tales. In a way that suggests that things may begin merging sooner than expected.
"Episode 2" was a good follow-up to the premiere. Though Leo's story, and the fact that there are secretly sentient robots (including himself it turns out!) in a world where everyone is still going through, and dealing with, thoroughly complex human issues regarding standard-issue robots continues to feel like a big disconnect. George's story with Vera - his new Nurse Ratched-style cyber aid - is fascinating. And I love how prickly she is (or how prickly we interpret her to be) while she looks after his overall well-being. As if perhaps it's a slight glimpse into the future when computers enslave humanity for the "greater good." A "jailor" he called her as she physically forced him back indoors at night.
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