Devs
Tech thriller exploring determinism in quantum computing
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About Devs
Released: 2020
Platform: Hulu
Rating: TVMA
Run time: The runtime of the TV series Devs is approximately
Cast
Sonoya Mizuno, Nick Offerman, Jin Ha, Zach Grenier, Stephen McKinley Henderson
Devs (2020)
Devs is an American science fiction thriller television miniseries that aired in 2020. The series, written and directed by Alex Garland, unfolds around a mysterious tech company known as Amaya, located in Silicon Valley.
About Devs
Devs focuses on software engineer Lily Chan who works for Amaya, run by visionary CEO Forest. When her boyfriend Sergei dies under mysterious circumstances, Lily suspects that secretive development division 'Devs' is involved. The series takes viewers on an intense journey as Lily investigates, uncovering a reality-altering tech conspiracy that extends far beyond her expectations.
Making / Production
The series was written and directed by Alex Garland. The unique blend of science and philosophy, the choice of Silicon Valley as the setting, and the eerie and mysterious golden 'Devs' cube lend a unique aesthetic to the series. The visual effects and cinematography elevate the suspenseful undertones of the plot.
Actors
- Sonoya Mizuno as Lily Chan: Lily is a software engineer whose life takes a shocking turn when her boyfriend Sergei disappears. Mizuno delivered a compelling performance, portraying Lily’s evolution from an initially naive tech worker to a determined investigator.
- Nick Offerman as Forest: Offerman plays the role of CEO of Amaya who becomes the central figure in Lily's investigation. He successfully portrays the complex layers of a techno-visionary with a personal tragedy.
- Jin Ha as Jamie: Ha plays Lily's former boyfriend, who becomes a reluctant ally in her quest for the truth. His performance captures Jamie's initial reluctance and eventual determination to help Lily.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The series was shot in Manchester and at the University of Manchester's Jodrell Bank Observatory.
- Devs is Alex Garland’s first TV project. He became popular for movies like "Ex Machina" and "Annihilation".
Quotes
- "The sense that you're participating in life is entirely an illusion."
- "Nothing ever happens without a reason. Everything was determined by something prior."
Music, Soundtrack
- The eerie and experimental soundtrack is composed by Ben Salisbury, Geoff Barrow, and The Insects.
- Choir vocals and haunting melodies feature heavily in the score, enhancing the series' chilling atmosphere.
About Devs
Devs is a sci-fi thriller series focusing on a young software engineer investigating a secretive tech company's division
