Devs

Devs season 1 on Hulu
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Ended
Season 1:
Ended on April 16, 2020
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Season: 1
# Air Date Episode Name Watched?
E1 Mar 05, 2020 Episode 1
E2 Mar 05, 2020 Episode 2
E3 Mar 12, 2020 Episode 3
E4 Mar 19, 2020 Episode 4
E5 Mar 26, 2020 Episode 5
E6 Apr 02, 2020 Episode 6
E7 Apr 09, 2020 Episode 7
E8 Apr 16, 2020 Episode 8
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Production Note - Limited Series
Production Type:
Limited Series

Devs is a standalone Limited Series that concluded its 8-episode run in April 2020. Written and directed entirely by Alex Garland, the production serves as a high-concept exploration of determinism and quantum mechanics. Produced with the cinematic density of a multi-part feature film, the narrative follows Lily Chan as she uncovers the secrets of a secretive tech division. This FX on Hulu original remains a definitive limited narrative due to its philosophical finality and singular creative vision. The series earned four Primetime Emmy Award nominations, underscoring its technical mastery and prestige status. Unlike traditional television, the story reaches a conclusive, metaphysical resolution that precludes further installments, solidifying its place as a complete, self-contained work of modern science fiction.

Filmed primarily at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and featuring a massive, custom-built golden laboratory set designed for acoustic and visual isolation.
Confidence: 100% Last Refined: March 2026
Why Watch:
"Discover how Alex Garland’s limited series redefined philosophical science fiction on television."
Series Analysis:
Alex Garland’s Devs remains a chilling exploration of technological hubris and the collapse of free will. Centering on a secretive Silicon Valley campus, the series challenged viewers to confront the terrifying logic of a deterministic universe. Nick Offerman’s performance as Forest, a grieving visionary, anchored the high-concept narrative in a deeply human sorrow. Its legacy lies in its refusal to offer easy answers, lingering instead on the moral weight of god-like data processing. The show’s sterile, gold-hued aesthetic and haunting choral score created an atmosphere of religious awe surrounding quantum computing. Its depiction of the thin line between innovation and obsession continues to haunt tech discourse today. Set a reminder on your calendar for any potential news regarding Garland’s future collaborations or spiritual sequels.
Tone: Analytical, somber, and intellectually rigorous. Last Updated: March 2026
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Network:
Hulu
Seasons:
1
Years:
2020 - 2020
Genre:
Science Fiction, Mini-Series, Drama, Thriller, Mystery
Rating:
TV-MA
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