Humans: Series 1 Trailer

This programme is set in a world where robots are way more advanced as they are today. The robots are very human looking. They were created to assist humans in everyday life. In the video, a contact is to be signed in order to acquire one. Even those these are supposed to make life easier, some of the humans are against it. In this trailer, you see how these robots develop as they gain more human characteristics. This causes disruption. I think that the issue will be resolved at the surface, but deeper issues will still remain

Although there are a number of relevant characters in this programme, such as the robots and humans themselves, I don't believe this follows Propp's theory (hero, donor, assistance etc) so it is hard to link the two.

The music featured in this trailer is quite fast paced in the beginning, which builds up the intensity and creates suspense. Along with the coloured eyes, the stiff movements and monotone voices makes it clear to the viewers that they are robots without it even needing to be said. These factors communicate to the audience that this is Syfy.

In terms of Blumler & Katz, this show offers entertainment and diversion as it takes them away from their regular lifestyle but incorporates things that they would usually see in their personal lives. It could be argued that this programme offers surveillance and information. Technology is becoming more advanced and robots similar to the ones shown are becoming more common. This show gives an insight into what could potentially happen in the future