Katherine Parkinson
Laura Hawkins
Series
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.
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Season guide
8 episodes available
The Hawkins, a loving but troubled family decide to buy a 'Synth' called Anita, but they start to suspect there's something unusual about her...
Laura feels increasingly threatened by the presence of Synth Anita, and Leo's quest for information takes him to dangerous places.
Laura is begrudgingly forced to keep Anita when she saves Toby from a road accident. George is planning an escape with Odi and Pete's hot temper earns him a suspension from work.
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Laura Hawkins
Anita / Mia
Leo Elster
Joe Hawkins
Mattie Hawkins
Niska
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Laura insists the family take Anita for testing when Mattie tells her that she's seen Anita acting strangely, while Hobb is on Niska's trail.
DI Karen Voss
Toby Hawkins
Sophie Hawkins
Max
Seraph / Sam
Anatole