Humans (2015)
Highly developed robotic servants create unsettling domestic drama and cerebral mystery in a parallel present.
In a parallel present where the latest must-have gadget for any busy family is a 'Synth' - a highly-developed robotic servant that's so similar to a real human it's transforming the way we live.
How intense is Humans?
Humans is mildly scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated TV-14.
What Humans feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittycerebralatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Humans
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 12, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Humans for you?
Is Humans scary?
Only a little. Humans has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Humans gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Humans sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Humans OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 1, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Humans?
Episodes run about 46m.
Where can I stream Humans?
Humans is streaming on Prime Video, Peacock, Hoopla and The Roku Channel.
Cast and crew
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