Episode

Masters of Science Fiction: Watchbird

Name: Masters of Science Fiction: Watchbird
Released: 2008-08-05
Duration: 45 min
Cast: Stephen Hawking, Terry O'Quinn, Clifton Collins Jr., James Denton, Sonja Bennett

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Overview

In the not too distant future, Watchbird robots, previously used as unmanned weapons for the military, are assigned to aid police forces in a small number of test cities. Their task is to prevent killing before it happens. However, soon everyone discovers the fragile formula of life and death.

Details

Series: Masters of Science Fiction
Season: Season 1
Episode: Episode 5
Air date: 2008-08-05
Runtime: 45 min

Episode context

Watchbird is Episode 5 in Season 1 of Masters of Science Fiction. It aired on 2008-08-05. The runtime is 45 min.

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