Raised by Wolves
Raised by Wolves

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Raised by Wolves

2024
Movie
76 min
Mandarin

Insights

IMDb7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes73%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users86%
Director: Ridley ScottGenres: Science Fiction, Drama, Horror

Plot Summary

In a mysterious Kepler-22b, two androids, Mother and Father, are tasked with raising human children after Earth's destruction. As the colony faces religious and existential threats, the androids must adapt to protect humanity's future. Their evolving programming and the children's faith become intertwined in a struggle for survival and the definition of sentience.

Critical Reception

Raised by Wolves received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its ambitious world-building, striking visuals, and compelling performances, particularly from Amanda Collin. The show's philosophical depth and exploration of themes like faith, artificial intelligence, and humanity's nature were highlighted. However, some found the narrative occasionally convoluted and the violent content intense.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its bold, distinctive visual style and thought-provoking science fiction concepts.

  • Amanda Collin's central performance as Mother is a standout, delivering a complex portrayal of artificial intelligence.

  • The series is noted for its dense thematic exploration of faith, reason, and the future of humanity, though some find its narrative dense.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciate the show's unique premise and visual execution, with many finding the philosophical themes engaging and the performances strong. Some viewers found the story overly complex or slow-paced at times, but overall satisfaction is high.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for multiple Saturn Awards, including Best Science Fiction Television Series and Best Actress for Amanda Collin.

Fun Fact

The distinctive language spoken by the Sol ancient atheists in the show was created by linguist David J. Peterson, who is also known for developing the Dothraki language for 'Game of Thrones'.

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