Microsoft continued its push for original entertainment on its Xbox consoles this week by signing a new deal with UK broadcaster Channel 4 to produce a new series called Humans.

The drama has an eight-episode order, and will be produced by UK-based production company Kudos (who previously worked on Broadchurch). It is an adaptation of the Swedish series Real Humans (pictured above) and is currently being slated for a debut in North America and the UK in 2015.

The series, written by British writing team Sam Vincent and Jonathan Brackley, will focus on Synths, highly developed robotic servants who resemble human beings. One family shows interest in the technology, but soon finds that all is not what it seems, which leads to shocking results.

Humans not only questions personal relationships, we loved how this sci-fi show toys with reality and our connection to technology,” said Xbox Entertainment Studio president Nancy Tellem. “This deal with Channel 4 and Kudos underscores Xbox Entertainment Studios’ commitment to programming premium TV series with global partners and creating engaging interactive experiences.”

Microsoft is also working with comedians Seth Green (creator of the Emmy-winning Robot Chicken) and Sarah Silverman on new shows, along with others. The football reality show Every Street United will deubt in June along with Humans. Microsoft has put together a team developing interactive features for all of the shows, hoping to increase engagement with consumers.

Source: Deadline