Episode
Almost Human: Straw Man
Overview
A series of murders are committed by someone copying a serial killer who was put in jail by Kennex's father.
Details
- Series
- Almost Human
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 13
- Air date
- 2014-03-03
- Runtime
- 42 min
Episode context
Straw Man is Episode 13 in Season 1 of Almost Human. It aired on 2014-03-03. The runtime is 42 min.
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Episode 10: Perception
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Episode 8: You Are Here
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Episode 7: Simon Says
Det. Kennex and Dorian investigate Simon, a psychopathic killer who is strapping bombs to his victims' neck and broadcasting their final moments over the internet. When Simon targets Kennex, the team is in a nail-biting race against time to save his life. Meanwhile, a power deficiency affects Dorian's energy level, causing him to have unexpected outbursts
Episode 6: Arrhythmia
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Episode 5: Blood Brothers
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Episode 4: The Bends
An old cop friend of Detective Kennex's goes undercover, posing as a "cook" of a highly addictive street drug called "The Bends." But his cover is blown. As the scope of the intense drug investigation unfolds, a determined Kennex and Dorian call on Rudy Lom for assistance.
Episode 3: Are You Receiving?
The thrilling action continues in another all-new, adrenaline-fueled episode. Detective Kennex and Dorian battle an intense and futuristic hostage situation, while Captain Maldonado (Lili Taylor) attempts to meet the terrorist’s demands, hoping to protect innocent people.
Episode 2: Skin
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