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Devs (TV series)

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Amaya
Company typePrivate
IndustryQuantum computing, Technology
Headquarters
Silicon Valley
,
United States
Key people
Forest (CEO)
ProductsQuantum computing technology

Devs is a United States-based science fiction thriller television miniseries created, written, and directed by Alex Garland. It debuted on March 5, 2020, through FX on Hulu.

Set in Silicon Valley, the series delves into concepts of free will and determinism. It garnered acclaim for its inventive narrative, visual style, performances, and musical score.

Synopsis

Lily Chan works as a software engineer at Amaya, a company specializing in quantum computing and led by CEO Forest. She becomes entangled in the enigmatic circumstances surrounding the death of her boyfriend Sergei, who passes away on his inaugural day with Amaya’s secretive Devs division.

Main

Recurring

Guest

Development

On March 13, 2018, FX commissioned a pilot episode for the series with Alex Garland serving as writer, director, and executive producer. On July 23, 2018, cinematographer Rob Hardy was announced to be involved with the project.

By August 3, 2018, FX decided to bypass the pilot phase and ordered eight episodes directly. The executive producing team includes Andrew Macdonald, Allon Reich, Eli Bush, and Scott Rudin.

At New York Comic Con, Garland revealed that the show draws inspiration from determinism—the philosophical concept that all events result from preceding causes—proposing that an advanced computer could forecast future outcomes by analyzing causal relationships.

In November 2019, it was confirmed that the series would premiere on Hulu under the "FX on Hulu" branding. The official release date was announced on January 9, 2020: March 5, 2020.

Casting

With the announcement of the series order came confirmation of main cast members including Sonoya Mizuno, Nick Offerman, Jin Ha, Zach Grenier, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Cailee Spaeny, and Alison Pill. Notably, Amaya Mizuno-André—who plays Forest’s daughter—is the niece of Sonoya Mizuno.

Filming

Production commenced by August 2018 with filming locations including UC Santa Cruz.

Release

The initial teaser trailer was unveiled on October 5, 2019. The first two episodes were released on March 5, 2020; subsequent episodes were distributed weekly on Hulu under "FX on Hulu". In India, the show premiered on Hotstar on March 6, 2020. The UK audience gained access via BBC Two and BBC iPlayer starting April 15, 2020. On September 28, 2020, the series began airing on Fox Greece. Additionally, it is available for streaming through Disney+ within the Star content section.

Audience viewership

Based on data from Whip Media's TV Time, Devs ranked as the second most eagerly awaited new series in March 2020 and secured the tenth position for week-over-week growth in episode views during the week of March 15, 2020. By January 2021, it was identified as one of FX on Hulu's highest-viewed series, second only to A Teacher.

Critical response

The show holds an 82% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with an average rating of 7.7/10. The critical consensus describes it as "a hauntingly beautiful meditation on humanity," acknowledging that while it may challenge some viewers’ patience, it offers substantial rewards for fans of Alex Garland’s work. On Metacritic, it has garnered a score of 71 out of 100, reflecting "generally favorable reviews."

Brian Tallerico from RogerEbert.com praised Devs as "stunningly ambitious" and deemed it "an unforgettable and rewarding experience," highlighting Garland's creative vision. Brian Lowry of CNN characterized the series as bold and unsettling, whereas Alan Sepinwall of Rolling Stone awarded it 4 out of 5 stars, commending the acting, writing, and musical score. Martin Brown from Common Sense Media rated it 3 stars out of 5, pointing out its exploration of ethical dilemmas and inclusive casting.

More nuanced critiques came from James Poniewozik of The New York Times, who recognized Garland’s strengths in thematic depth and atmosphere but noted shortcomings in character development and plot structure. Sophie Gilbert of The Atlantic criticized the program for favoring complexity over accessibility.

Theoretical physicist Sean Carroll lauded Devs for its reflective engagement with profound questions surrounding humanity and determinism, describing it as a refreshing departure from conventional action-driven content.

Liam Gaughan of Collider hailed Devs as "the best hard sci-fi show," applauding its compelling performances, emotional resonance, and its exploration of the multiverse concept.

Accolades

Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result References
2020 Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited Series or Movie Rob Hardy (for "Episode 7") Template:Nom [1]
Outstanding Sound Editing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Special Glenn Freemantle, Ben Barker, Gillian Dodders, James Wichall, Danny Freemantle, Robert Malone, Dayo James, Nicholas Freemantle, Lily Blazewicz and Emilie O'Connor (for "Episode 3") Template:Nom
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Limited Series or Movie Lisa Piñero, Mitch Low, Howard Bargroff and Glen Gathard (for "Episode 3") Template:Nom
Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Supporting Role Andrew Whitehurst, Sarah Tulloch, Anne Akande, Samantha Townend, Giacomo Mineo, Tom Hales, George Kyparissous, Stafford Lawrence and Jon Uriarte (for "Episode 8") Template:Nom
British Society of Cinematographers Awards Best Cinematography in a Television Drama Rob Hardy Template:Nom [2]
2021 British Academy Television Craft Awards Best Photography & Lighting: Fiction Template:Nom [3]
Critics' Choice Super Awards Best Actor in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Series Nick Offerman Template:Nom [4]
Motion Picture Sound Editors Awards Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing - Sound Effects and Foley for Episodic Long Form Broadcast Media Glenn Freemantle, Ben Barker, Danny Freemantle, Nick Freemantle, Rob Malone, Dayo James, Lilly Blazewicz, Peter Burgis and Zoe Freed (for "Episode 3") Template:Nom [5]


See also

External links

  • available on Hulu
  • broadcast on FX
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