{
  "id": 9236116,
  "title": "Black Mirror Meets Mr. Robot In FX's Cerebral Sci-Fi Thriller Series",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/black-mirror-meets-mr-robot-in-fxs-cerebral-sci-fi-thriller-series",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-23T01:12:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TVLine",
    "slug": "tvline",
    "url": "https://www.tvline.com/2263948/devs-fx-sci-fi-thriller-series-black-mirror-meets-mr-robot/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "FX's new sci-fi thriller series, Cerebral Devs, delivers a rapid-fire blend of Black Mirror and Mr. Robot that will captivate viewers. Starring Sonoya Mizuno, Nick Offerman, Jin Ha, Zach Grenier, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Cailee Spaeny, and Alison Pill, the show follows tech worker Lily Chan as she uncovers a secretive quantum computing project at her employer, Amaya. Lily suspects the project is responsible for her boyfriend's death, a tragedy that occurs on his first day working for the company's Devs team. Led by Offerman's distinctive performance as Amaya's CEO, Devs impresses with its cinematography, sound design, and visual effects, earning critical acclaim from outlets like The Wall Street Journal and The Independent. Written and directed by Alex Garland, known for his work on 28 Days Later, Ex Machina, and Annihilation, the eight-episode miniseries poses thought-provoking questions about humanity's relationship with technology. Garland asserts that Devs demands active viewer participation, creating a rewarding experience for fans of Black Mirror and Mr. Robot.",
  "summary": "If you're a fan of shows like \"Black Mirror\" and \"Mr. Robot,\" then you need to check out Alex Garland's gripping science fiction series \"Devs.\"",
  "key_points": [
    "FX's Cerebral Devs blends Black Mirror and Mr. Robot elements.",
    "Lily Chan discovers secretive quantum computing project at Amaya.",
    "Series directed by Alex Garland, known for 28 Days Later and Ex Machina."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The series' blend of psychological tech thrills and philosophical questions cements its appeal to fans of thought-provoking shows like Black Mirror and Mr. Robot, with a demanding but rewarding viewing experience.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}