剧集讲述了在2035年,外表和人类一模一样,但是内部是机器的人工智能机器人——“芯机人”被发明出来。“芯机人”进入到千家万户的生活中去,为普通的人类生活进行着全方位的服务。养老、医疗、教育等问题已经因为“芯机人”的出现得到妥善解决。而人类不知道的是,几个已经拥有了人类的意识和情感的“芯机人”,也已经出现在人类社会。
The story of a young group of siblings pretty much abandoned by their parents, surviving by their wits - and humor - on a rough Manchester council estate. Whilst they won't admit it, they need help and find it in Steve, a young middle class lad who falls for Fiona, the oldest sibling, and increasingly finds himself drawn to this unconventional and unique family. Anarchic family life seen through the eyes of an exceptionally bright fifteen year old, who struggles to come of age in the context of his belligerent father, closeted brother, psychotic sister and internet porn star neighbors.