Digital technology at the heart of 6 series: When fiction exceeds reality

06/10/2020

Social networks, I.A., hacking, power of audiovisual, new technologies are part of our daily lives. And that of series. But sometimes the imagination of show runners goes far beyond our usual uses. For the first time, our partner Monaco Telecom grabs its pen and helps you discover 6 series where the digital world holds a preponderant place. Even if it means taking us to unbelievable applications.

BLACK MIRROR

Unique theme of this series, dependence on new technologies. For Charlie Brooker its creator, the “black mirror” designates all the screens that surround us; television, computer, smartphone, etc. The very heart of this anthology invites us to a reflexion on these digital tools that act like a drug and its side effects. Intrusion of social networks, drifts of artificial intelligence, voyeurism, everything goes there. © Channel 4 / Zeppotron

CALLS

What's original in this series? No picture, only sound. The one of phone conversations, audio recordings, black boxes, with the common theme of the imminence of a disaster. A new experience including how to watch this purely auditory series; the creators recommend viewing it in the dark, on a tablet and with a headset. Chills guaranteed. © Canal+

WESTWORLD

An attraction park that brings you back to the conquest of the west. A new concept which offers a complete change of scenery to its customers thanks to androids with human appearance more real than life. When a software update affects the behavior of the robots, the well-oiled universe of the park takes to the water. Dolores, Teddy and company want revenge after years of bondage. © 2016 Home Box Office, Inc. All Rights Reserved

YOU

How to be loved by the young woman you want to conquer? With the help of social networks, Joe's going to try to break down any obstacles that might stand in the way of his possible romance with Beck. Convinced that they are made for each other, he will use social networks to fuel his obsession, to know constantly where she is and what she is doing. An intrusion that will make him commit crazy acts... © Netflix

Mr ROBOT

In this series, the fight against social injustice involves computer hacking. Mr. Robot and F-Society, his hacker group, want to restore balance to society by destroying infrastructures of the world's largest banks and companies. To this end, he recruits Elliott, a young gifted computer scientist with personality disorders; he's persuaded to be a cyber-vigilante by hacking people's accounts. © Universal Cable Productions

THE NEWSROOM

The power of television over democracy, the collective unconscious, lies of political people and media. One day, Will McAvoy, exemplary neutral speaker, go wrong. Challenging himself, he wants to do journalism differently: checking his sources and information even if it means disturbing, attacking lobbies meanwhile losing audience. Is the power of the audience stronger than information? © 2013 Home Box Office, Inc. All Rights Reserved

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