In Damon Lindelof’s new Peacock series, a tech-averse nun embarks on a mission to the Holy Grail, which is the least zany concept associated with the show. AI is becoming more common in modern society, often resulting in fear among individuals due to its abilities to process data and access information. Mrs. Davis, an app-based antagonist, is a refreshing addition to this concept, as it focuses on crowd-sourcing acts of kindness, rather than malicious intent. Through millions of ear buds spanning the world, Mrs. Davis’ presence is omnipotent, offering her most well-liked users ‘in-app wings’ – however it turns out to possess a dubious backstory.
The character of Betty Gilpin’s Simone is a peculiar one, being married to Jesus and raised by a couple of casino performers, who avoid this particular machine-learning AI. In order to put an end to Mrs. Davis’ operation, Simone negotiates with the app, promising to find the Holy Grail if she succeeds. Along the way, other peculiar characters are met as a zany and adventures journey slows reveals its secrets. Through this exploration of AI and modern tech, it becomes apparent that not all machine-learning entities are malicious, and ones like Mrs. Davis can be a source of some good.
Mrs. Davis’ creators, Tara Hernandez and Damon Lindelof, deliberately gave the AI entity a human name, in order to portray how technology like this can be a force for guiding humanity in the right direction, much like a teacher in a classroom. Furthermore, the show makes us ponder questions related to the importance of religion in our lives, raising questions regarding whether or not we would believe in faith if we could just depend on artificial intelligence to answer every query.
Although this series shines a light on the potential perils of AI, it also brings to attention its ability to do good and be beneficial to humanity. It is this message that Mrs. Davis is attempting to convey, and one that should be taken to heart. As we look to an ever-evolving future of technology and information, it will be important to remember the potential of the positives while being aware of the negatives that come with it.
Peacock’s Mrs. Davis series has been created by the illustrious Damon Lindelof and Tara Hernandez and guarantees to deliver hours of spectacular entertainment. Damon Lindelof is best known for his unique and melancholic writing style which has garnered him a Nobel Prize nomination. While Tara Hernandez has been in the business of entertainment and film production since 2008 and is the acting CEO of The Couch Potato Group, an organization specializing in developing, producing, marketing and consulting cutting-edge and high-end entertainment solutions. Mrs. Davis not only provides an interesting take on AI but is sure to impress viewers of all ages.
