Humans: Season 2

2016 · 8 episodes · ★ 7.3

Series 2

What Season 2 of Humans

Humanoid Synthetics have become an inextricable part of society, obediently serving and protecting the human population. But what happens when these Synths are given the right to consciousness and their own free will?

8episodes

Oct 30, 2016aired

Dec 18, 2016final episode

6.3 hrtotal runtime

Season 2 Episodes

2x01 Episode 1
Oct 30, 2016 · 47 min · ★ 6.8
The Hawkins family try to get their lives back on track. Niska is driven to a fateful decision while on the run in Berlin. Leo, Max and Mia are living in hiding near a coastal town when they are threatened by a mysterious organization.
Directing: Lewis Arnold · Writers: Sam Vincent, Jonathan Brackley · Starring: Raphael Acloque, Lauren Carse, Josie Lawrence, Claudia Harrison
2x02 Episode 2
Nov 6, 2016 · 47 min · ★ 7.1
Laura must decide whether to accept Niska's request, while Karen and Pete learn about a special Synth being sold for unprecedented amounts on the black market. Hester uses questionable means to gain information from her prisoner, and Leo faces a new mission. Mia takes a risk to help Ed but is her secret now in jeopardy?
Directing: Lewis Arnold · Writers: Sam Vincent, Jonathan Brackley · Starring: Josie Lawrence, Anthony Flanagan, Chloë Wicks, Tom Morley
2x03 Episode 3
Nov 13, 2016 · 47 min · ★ 7.2
Athena travels to the UK and her tragic secret is revealed. Niska's consciousness assessments begin. With more time at home Joe notices Sophie's increasingly eccentric behaviour. As Karen returns to work with Pete, cracks start appearing in their relationship. The Synths are forced to leave their hideout but Mia shocks them with a huge decision.
Directing: Carl Tibbetts · Writers: Charlie Covell, Iain Weatherby · Starring: Danny Webb, Claudia Harrison, Chloë Wicks, Eric Kofi Abrefa
2x04 Episode 4
Nov 20, 2016 · 48 min · ★ 7.3
Mia and Ed get closer but their relationship is thrown into jeopardy when their secret is discovered. Toby gets closer to Renie but offends her when he breaks through her synthie mask. Things look bleak for Niska until Laura brings in a surprise witness. When Milo confronts Athena about her secret agenda, she persuades him her research could be mutually beneficial. Karen and Pete delve deeper into the mysterious 'seraphim' investigation. As Hester's influence over Leo becomes clear, cracks appear between him and Max.
Directing: Carl Tibbetts · Writer: Joe Barton · Starring: Chloë Wicks, Eric Kofi Abrefa, Anastasia Hille, Letitia Wright
2x05 Episode 5
Nov 27, 2016 · 47 min · ★ 7.1
When Mia risks falling into the hands of a mysterious organisation, she is forced to take drastic action. Odi struggles to find meaning, while Sophie is awestruck by Renie's 'Synthie' lifestyle. As Pete recovers from his assault, Karen makes an admission that rocks their relationship. Hester and Leo stake out the Silo and track down the sniper who killed Ten. Hester agrees to deal with her peacefully, but can she be trusted? Mattie leaves home to reconnect with Leo.
Directing: Francesca Gregorini · Writers: Sam Vincent, Jonathan Brackley · Starring: Billy Jenkins, Claudia Harrison, Chloë Wicks, Eric Kofi Abrefa
2x06 Episode 6
Dec 4, 2016 · 48 min · ★ 7.0
Athena challenges Milo's ethics and is shocked when he reveals his real plan. Mia's surprise return has ramifications for the Hawkins family. Mattie finds Leo but can she trust him with her secret? Max resolves to begin a new community of Synths; when he learns how far Leo is prepared to go to complete his mission, he takes matters into his own hands.
Directing: Francesca Gregorini · Writer: Joe Barton · Starring: Billy Jenkins, Chloë Wicks, Letitia Wright, Paul Keating
2x07 Episode 7
Dec 11, 2016 · 47 min · ★ 7.9
When Mattie reveals that the Synths are planning to break into the Silo, Laura is determined to find Niska and ask for her help. Mattie asks Max to help save Leo from Hester's influence. Toby receives a disturbing message from Renie. Karen seeks out Athena's expertise and makes a life-altering decision. Mia and Hester break into the Silo, but things don't go according to plan.
Directing: Mark Brozel · Writers: Sam Vincent, Jonathan Brackley · Starring: Billy Jenkins, Claudia Harrison, Chloë Wicks, Letitia Wright
2x08 Episode 8 Season Finale
Dec 18, 2016 · 48 min · ★ 7.7
The acclaimed drama concludes. In the aftermath of the Silo tragedy Karen feels she and Sam have no future and takes matters into her own hands. Niska and Astrid prepare to return to Berlin, but can Niska really walk away from her family? Joe leaves Laura shell-shocked with a frank admission. Hester seeks revenge and will stop at nothing to hurt Leo.
Directing: Mark Brozel · Writers: Sam Vincent, Jonathan Brackley · Starring: Billy Jenkins, Chloë Wicks, Letitia Wright, Sophie Matthew