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Gemma Chan as Mia, Katherine Parkinson as Laura Hawkins, and Tom Goodman-Hill as Joe Hawkins lead the cast of Humans, a British sci-fi series about conscious Synths.

  • Channel 4
  • 2015–2018
  • 3 seasons
  • TV series
  • 10 cast

Main cast

  • Mia / AnitaGemma ChanMain
  • Laura HawkinsKatherine ParkinsonMain
  • Joe HawkinsTom Goodman-HillMain
  • Leo ElsterColin MorganMain
  • MaxIvanno JeremiahMain
  • NiskaEmily BerringtonMain
  • Karen VossRuth BradleyMain

Supporting cast

  • Mattie HawkinsLucy CarlessSupp
  • Dr. George MillicanWilliam HurtSupp
  • HesterSonya CassidySupp

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About this cast

Humans is a British sci-fi drama that aired from 2015 to 2018, focusing on a world where human-like robots called Synths are common. The series primarily follows the Hawkins family and a group of sentient Synths, exploring themes of consciousness and identity.

FAQs

Who plays Mia in Humans?

Gemma Chan plays Mia, a conscious Synth.

Who plays Laura Hawkins in Humans?

Katherine Hawkins plays Laura Hawkins.

Who plays Joe Hawkins in Humans?

Tom Goodman-Hill plays Joe Hawkins.

Who plays Leo Elster in Humans?

Colin Morgan plays Leo Elster.

Who plays Max in Humans?

Ivanno Jeremiah plays Max.

Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026

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