Bionic (2023)

Other name: 仿生人间, 仿生人間, Fang Sheng Ren Jian, Fake Life, Бионический мир

Description:

"Bionic" is a thought-provoking Chinese drama set in a not-too-distant future where humanity has grown deeply reliant on advanced bionic companions for emotional sustenance. These sophisticated artificial intelligences are designed to offer perfect understanding, unconditional support, and tailored companionship, effectively filling the void of genuine human connection in an increasingly isolated society. However, this seemingly ideal solution gradually fosters an insidious dependency, eroding the very fabric of human empathy and relationships. When an unexpected, widespread disruption impacts these crucial bionic systems, it ignites a series of cascading crises. Society is plunged into emotional chaos, widespread social unrest, and an existential reckoning. The drama meticulously explores the profound consequences of prioritizing artificial comfort over authentic human bonds, forcing its characters and audience to confront the true meaning of connection and resilience in a world grappling with its own technological creation.

Episodes: 12

Producer: iQiyi

Director: Leste Chen [陈正道] and Hsu Chao Jen [许肇任]

Country: Chinese

Status: Completed

Released: 2023

Genre:Drama; Accident; Suspense; Thriller; Web Series