''Inhuman Condition'' is a Canadian

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created and written by R. J. Lackie, directed by

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, and starring

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. The series premiered on the

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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. The series was selected for funding the

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in 2014. The first season consisted of 33 three-to-sixteen minute episodes, which streamed on

Plot

The series follows Dr. Michelle Kessler, a therapist who specializes in providing support to people with

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, 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

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Episodes

The first season of ''Inhuman Condition'' consisted of 33 episodes.

Characters

Main

* Dr. Michelle Kessler (played by

) is the protagonist of ''Inhuman Condition''. * Tamar (played by

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) * Clara Walker (played by Clara Pasieka) * Robert "Linc" Lincoln (played by

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)

Recurring

* William Bader (played by

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) * Graham (played by

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) * Mira (played by

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) * Rachel (played by

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) * Frank (played by Murray Urquhart) * Cal Tulley (played by Wesley French)

Reception

The series has been called "a step forward for the medium" of web series by ''

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'', and drew praise from ''

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'' and others. At the

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, the series received a nomination under the Digital Media category for Best Original Program or Series, Fiction.

References

External links

Series page
at YouTube *{{IMDb title, 5890496
Official Twitter
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