The story is set against a backdrop of paranoia & conspiracy; & ultimately tells the story of how Molly keeps her family #Extant-- @22plates
— EXTANT (@Extant_CBS) May 19, 2014#Extant touches on the fear that the increase of artificial intelligence will lead to a place where we [humans] will no longer matter
— EXTANT (@Extant_CBS) May 19, 2014#GoranVisnjic on #Extant's Ethan: My character sees [Ethan] as a kid…his main fear w/ Ethan, or w/ any robot, is how fast is he going 2 grow
— EXTANT (@Extant_CBS) May 19, 2014“The thing that was exciting 2me is 'What happens when that thing’s survival is pitted against ours?'”--@MickeyFisher73 on threat in #Extant
— EXTANT (@Extant_CBS) May 19, 20141. The series will follow a model just like its summer companion, Under the Dome, meaning if the show is successful, it would continue on with a second season -- with Berry returning as its lead, producers said. In other words, don't let its billing as an "event" or "limited" series throw you -- this is a cable model 13-episode drama. "We love the idea of season two being the sequel to this," Walker said. "The threat we establish in season one … will continue in season two."
2. The series poses an essential question: "What makes us human? Can machines be human?" showrunner Walker said, noting that what makes us human is as much of a draw to aliens as anything Extant explores. "[This] deals with a lot of familiar themes and we're rooted in family story."
2. The series poses an essential question: "What makes us human? Can machines be human?" showrunner Walker said, noting that what makes us human is as much of a draw to aliens as anything Extant explores. "[This] deals with a lot of familiar themes and we're rooted in family story."
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sounds interesting. i will check it out when it premieres.
ReplyDeleteIs it me, or does it seem hilarious that the name Molly is chosen which obviously bears a resemblance to the name Mary?
ReplyDelete"[...] if humans can love that which isn't real." I'm pretty sure our materialistic society already does to some extent.
ReplyDeleteWANNA WATCH THE SHOW!
ReplyDeleteI had a feeling they were using the UtD model for this one. It looks like it can be good. And I believe it will make a great companion piece for UtD either way.
ReplyDeleteI'll give it a chance..
ReplyDeleteThis show is a lot more sci-fi-y than I first imagined... robots, high tech gizmos AND evil alien babies?!?! Sign me up.
ReplyDeleteYou should have said 'extant' and then I would have chuckled.
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