The story centers on the , who purchase a "refurbished" Synth named Anita (played by Gemma Chan ) to help manage their strained household. They soon discover that Anita is actually Mia , part of a small group of "conscious" Synths created by Dr. David Elster . Deep Themes & Philosophical Questions

: The show asks if consciousness is merely a code or something spiritual.

: It explores a world where human purpose is eroded because machines can do everything better, from housework to high-level nursing. Key Characters & Arcs