In the grim future of Code 8, the police rule with an iron fist, drones and trigger-happy robots. Four percent of people have supernatural powers, making them the number one target for discrimination. You can watch the resulting conflicts on the conventional on-demand platforms.
That’s what Code 8, our sci-fi tip today, is all about
People with superpowers could actually provide valuable services to society. Instead, they are constantly blamed for problems or crimes and brutally suppressedAs a result, most of them live below the poverty line and have to make ends meet with odd jobs in the construction industry.
One of them is the Level 5 Electro Connor Reed (Robbie Amell), which means that he has a particularly pronounced Has the ability to manipulate electricityBecause he cannot afford the medication his mother needs, he gets involved with shady characters. They make him a lucrative offer that is extremely risky.
Koch Films
Code 8 is not only sci-fi and action, but also a bit of a heist movie.
The sequel to Code 8 is already available on Netflix, the original is free on YouTube
Code 8 is based on the short film of the same name. It only lasts ten minutes, but it introduces the sci-fi world and its problems in a very coherent way. A whole lot of actors are returning for the long version, which is being shown on TV today and was produced in part with the help of crowdfunding proceeds. You can watch the Code 8 short film here.
Following the success of its two predecessors, Netflix secured the rights and set up a second part. You can
Code 8 – Part II
So watch it straight after the first one if you have a subscription to the streaming giant. The sequel builds on the first part and picks up exactly where Code 8 ends.
TV or stream: When and where is Code 8 on?
If you don’t want to miss the first free TV broadcast of the long Code 8 version, you had Thursday, June 27th at 20:15 on Tele 5 the opportunity to do so. The same night, at 2:30 a.m., the repeat took place.
Code 8 can of course also be streamed, for example on MagentaTV, Amazon, Apple TV, Maxdome or Google PlayHowever, the film is not included in a classic subscription flat rate.
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