: The show asks if consciousness is merely a code or something spiritual.

: Synths serve as metaphors for discrimination, social inequality, and the treatment of the "other" or minorities.

The series is praised for focusing on rather than just high-tech spectacle. It uses the Synths as a mirror to examine:

The story centers on the , who purchase a "refurbished" Synth named Anita (played by Gemma Chan ) to help manage their strained household. They soon discover that Anita is actually Mia , part of a small group of "conscious" Synths created by Dr. David Elster . Deep Themes & Philosophical Questions