Mrs. Davis
Mrs. Davis

Mrs. Davis

2023TV ShowEnded1 SeasonEnglish

Sister Simone partners with her ex-boyfriend on a globe-spanning journey to destroy Mrs. Davis, a powerful artificial intelligence.

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IMDb7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes88%
Metacritic78/100
Google Users86%
Director: Tara Hernandez and Damon LindelofGenres: Sci-Fi, Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A former nun, Sister Simone, goes on a quest to defeat an all-powerful artificial intelligence known as Mrs. Davis, which has become a global force for good. Her journey is complicated by her own personal history with the AI and a mysterious resistance movement seeking to dismantle it. The series explores themes of faith, technology, and the nature of free will in an increasingly automated world.

Critical Reception

Mrs. Davis received widespread critical acclaim for its unique premise, ambitious storytelling, and strong performances, particularly from Betty Gilpin. Critics praised its blend of humor, philosophical depth, and genre-bending narrative, though some found its complexity challenging at times.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its inventive and unpredictable narrative.
  • Betty Gilpin's performance as Sister Simone is a standout.
  • Successfully blends philosophical questions with absurdist comedy.

Google audience: Audiences generally loved the show's originality and bold concept, with many appreciating its witty dialogue and unique approach to artificial intelligence. Some viewers found the plot to be a bit convoluted, but the overall sentiment was highly positive.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.

Fun Fact

The show's creators initially conceived of Mrs. Davis as a live-action musical before pivoting to a more conventional comedic drama format.

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car7er

car7er

I like a weird show and this one can definitely be characterised as weird. Not weird enough that the plot is too heavy or complicated. Its more that it covers an interesting cross-section of religion, technology, and the all too common n...