Production has drawn attention by mixing terror, psychological suspense and science fiction
The miniseries Cassandralaunched by Netflix On February 6, it has drawn subscribers’ attention by mixing terror, psychological suspense and science fiction. Created by Benjamin GutscheGerman production presents a family that moves to a smart house controlled by a virtual assistant who does his best to keep them under his domain.
The plot follows the Prill family, who, after facing a great loss, decides to start his life in an abandoned house in the interior of Germany. What seems to be a new beginning becomes a nightmare when they discover that the house is controlled by Cassandra (Lavinia Wilson), an inactive virtual assistant for 50 years. Created in the 1970s as the country’s first smart home, Cassandra returns to active with the arrival of the new family and is increasingly interfering with her lives.
The series explores topics such as privacy, ethics in technology and the consequences of the advancement of artificial intelligence. Cassandra develops a peculiar relationship with Juno (Mary Tölle), the couple’s youngest daughter, and conflicts with Samira (Mina Tander), the mother who feels isolated and is not taken seriously by the family. The cast also includes Michael Klammer in the role of David.
Production has been compared to Black Mirror and M3ganespecially by addressing the impact of technology on modern life. Benjamin Gutsche He revealed that the idea came from the desire to imagine a modern “Frankenstein” that created an intelligent house in the 1970s, distancing itself from the common futuristic elements of the genre. The mix of suspense and social criticism has pleased the public, leading the series to second place among the most assisted of Netflix in Brazil.
With only six episodes, Cassandra It has already generated discussions about the limits of artificial intelligence and the responsibility of its creators. Although some criticism of Rotten tomatoes point out clichés and an excessively depressed tone, most evaluations have been positive.
Read the synopsis:
In Cassandra, a superintelligent house is managed by a virtual assistant who will do everything to control the lives of its residents. In the German miniseries, the country’s first smart house has been abandoned 50 years until a new family moved to her. Now Cassandra, an artificial intelligence that helps in organizing the residence and routine of those who live there, will cross every possible limits for the family to stay in the house.
All episodes of Cassandra They are available on Netflix.
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