TV series and Movies for Data Science Enthusiasts

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Our professors love to mention the movie The Matrix in our statistics sessions which reminded us of so many cool TV series and movies which are underrated, fun and full of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technology. 

So, here are few of our favourites.


Movie: The Imitation Game (2014)


Director: Morten Tyldum

Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode

Genres: Biography, Suspense, Drama





If you are a fan of history and thriller movies, this one is based on British mathematician and cryptanalyst (also known as Father of Computer Science) Alan Turing’s life when he joins the cryptography team to decipher the German enigma code with intelligent machine during World War 2. This movie is well written with powerful narration, dialogues and an amazing screenplay. Also, BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH. 


Movie: Her (2013)


Director: Spike Jonze

Writer: Spike Jonze

Stars: Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams, ScarJo

Genres: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi





A writer buys an artificial intelligent device to help him with his writing which leads to sharing his life, eventually falling in love. A pure story with beautiful visuals make this movie worth the watch and leaves you with a bigger and different perspective about artificial intelligence and machine learning’s impact in our lives. 


Movie: Free Guy (2021)


Director: Shawn Levy

Writers: Matt Lieberman, Zak Penn

Stars: Ryan Reynolds, Jodie Comer, Taika Waititi

Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy





Honestly, this movie will remind you of our famous game, Grand Theft Auto’s side characters. While making you feel like you are in a video game, the movie is so much more about how artificially intelligent characters may adapt and behave with the code written for them. The movie is packed with action packed scenes, cool sounds with the VFX that keeps you engaged making it a good-watch. 


Movie: Moneyball (2011)


Director: Bennett Miller

Writers: Steven Zaillian, Aaron Sorkin, Stan Chervin

Stars: Brad Pitt, Robin Wright, Jonah Hill, Chris Pratt

Genres: Biography, Drama, Sport





Based on the 2003 nonfiction book with the same title by Michael Lewis, a baseball coach along with his manager uses statistics on the players and games data for increasing the chances of winning the tournament. This movie does a great job depicting the idea and possibility of everybody’s reaction of being amazed and shocked with this new approach in the sports industry. This movie is also often mentioned in our statistics class. Our favourite dialogue is “It’s about getting things down to one number. Using the stats the way we read them we’ll find value in players that nobody else can see.”


TV Series: Black Mirror (2011) & Movie: Black Mirror: Bandersnatch(2018)


Creator: Charlie Brooker

Genres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi




This is an Netflix anthology series which explores the dark downsides of using too much technology and its impact in our society, physically and mentally. The climax of each and every episode will leave you wondering about the issues along with finding the possible choices if this ever happened. The series has thrilling writing and is full of a talented star cast. There is also a movie called Black Mirror: Bandersnatch if you prefer watching the movie.


TV Series: Upload (2020)


Creator: Greg Daniels

Stars: Robbie Amell, Andy Allo, Allegra Edwards

Genres: Comedy, Mystery, Sci-Fi



Amazon’s Original series by Greg Daniels who gave us The Office and Parks and Recreation is back with a comedy-drama and a really smart show. The show is set in the future where a computer programmer meets an accident with his self-driving smart car and dies. The family chooses to upload his soul into the virtual world where he can live forever. The characters continue their journey in the virtual world revealing the truths of the real world simultaneously. 


TV Series: Person of Interest (2011–2016)


Creator: Jonathan Nolan

Stars: Jim Caviezel, Taraji P. Henson, Kevin Chapman

Genres: Action, Crime, Drama





If you are a crime-drama fan who is also enthusiastic about technology like us, then this show is for you. The core of this show is how data can do wonders by saving lives, preventing and solving crimes is portrayed very well by the creators. It gets more compelling and interesting every episode (Just like technology).


TV Series: OK Computer (2021–)


Stars: Vijay Varma, Radhika Apte, Kani Kusruti

Genres: Comedy, Crime, Mystery 





What happens when a robot called AJEEB is blamed for a murder which took place in a modern India? The detectives are forced to reveal the truth if the robot is hacked or had its personal motive. While the show seems to be AJEEB ( meaning ‘weird’ in Hindi) the story handles great ethical issues in a hilarious and witty way with a good cast and crew. 


What about The Matrix?





Next time when you may look for a different approach to learn as well as get entertained, give these stories a try and enjoy the process!


- Team Data Science meets Cyber Security 💙❤️

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