Inhuman Condition is a Canadian web series created and written by R. J. Lackie, directed by Jared Pelletier, and starring Torri Higginson. The series premiered on the KindaTV YouTube channel on 4 July 2016. The series takes place in a world where the supernatural is an accepted part of life, and follows the story of a therapist who focuses on supernatural patients.[1] The series was selected for funding the Independent Production Fund in 2014.[2]
| Inhuman Condition | |
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| Genre | Drama, supernatural |
| Created by | R. J. Lackie |
| Written by | R. J. Lackie |
| Directed by | Jared Pelletier |
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| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 33 |
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| Cinematography | Kristofer Bonnell |
| Editor | Ben Lawrence |
| Running time | 3–16 minutes |
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| Network | KindaTV |
| Release | July 4 – September 9, 2016 |
The first season consisted of 33 three-to-sixteen minute episodes, which streamed on KindaTV.[3]
Plot
editThe series follows Dr. Michelle Kessler, a therapist who specializes in providing support to people with superhuman abilities, such as the anxious and vulnerable Tamar, whose mysterious and supernatural affliction lead her to accidentally murder 306 people as a child, and Clara, whose unique disease will eventually cause her to devolve into a zombie.[1]
Episodes
editThe first season of Inhuman Condition consisted of 33 episodes.[3]
Characters
editMain
edit- Dr. Michelle Kessler (played by Torri Higginson) is the protagonist of Inhuman Condition.
- Tamar (played by Cara Gee)
- Clara Walker (played by Clara Pasieka)
- Robert "Linc" Lincoln (played by Thomas Antony Olajide)
Recurring
edit- William Bader (played by Shaun Benson)
- Graham (played by Robin Dunne)
- Mira (played by Niamh Wilson)
- Rachel (played by Angela Asher)
- Frank (played by Murray Urquhart)
- Cal Tulley (played by Wesley French)
Reception
editThe series has been called "a step forward for the medium" of web series by Bloody Disgusting,[4] and drew praise from AfterEllen[5] and others.[6][7]
At the 5th Canadian Screen Awards, the series received a nomination under the Digital Media category for Best Original Program or Series, Fiction.[8]
References
edit- ^ a b Rody-Mantha, Bree (July 6, 2016). "Shaftesbury/Smokebomb returns with Inhuman Condition". StreamDaily.tv. Archived from the original on August 19, 2016. Retrieved August 25, 2016.
- ^ "The Independent Production Fund Announces Funding for 17 Digital Drama Series". IPF.ca. Independent Production Fund. June 20, 2014. Archived from the original on August 19, 2016. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
- ^ a b Pinto, Jordan (July 6, 2016). "Shaftesbury/Smokebomb launches Inhuman Condition". Playback Online. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
- ^ Luiz, H. C. (July 5, 2016). "Web Series Review: Inhuman Condition Is a Step Forward for the Medium". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
- ^ Piccoli, Dana (July 15, 2016). "A bisexual therapist works with supernatural patients on Inhuman Condition". AfterEllen. Archived from the original on November 2, 2020. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
- ^ Black, Tony (July 11, 2016). "You Should Be Watching: Inhuman Condition". Flickering Myth. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
- ^ Hogan, Brianne (July 19, 2016). "Your Next Fave Web Series: Inhuman Condition". She Does the City. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
- ^ "Inhuman Condition: Best Original Program or Series produced for Digital Media – Fiction". Academy.ca. Canadian Screen Awards. January 10, 2017. Retrieved January 21, 2017.
External links
edit- Series page at YouTube
- Inhuman Condition at IMDb
- Official Twitter