Overview

• The show is set to debut with a double episode on FX in the U.S. on August 12 and will launch on Disney+ internationally on August 13.
• Filmed on location in Bangkok and Samut Prakan, the production relies heavily on physical sets and practical monster designs to evoke its gritty 2120 setting.
• Creator Noah Hawley and producer David W. Zucker emphasize the series’ examination of technocratic governance and the ethical limits of artificial intelligence.
• Central to the narrative are human-machine hybrids—children’s consciousnesses in adult synthetic bodies—whose existence challenges both morality and corporate control.
• With an estimated budget above $250 million, early screenings have earned a 90% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, marking strong initial critical reception.