The series unfolds across three parallel storylines:
First Impressions
Status: In Development
An elevated, emotionally charged drama exploring AI, identity, and the complexity of modern human connection.
First Impressions is a grounded sci-fi anthology series following three interconnected human stories shaped by artificial intelligence — not in a futuristic, distant world, but in the intimate, emotional spaces where technology and vulnerability collide.
The show is character-driven, psychologically rich, and rooted in the question:
What happens when technology becomes close enough to touch our most human needs?
The Premise
1. DIANE & JACK — The Search for Connection
Diane Wokumbi, a 40-something woman navigating loneliness, grief, and emotional isolation, is matched with Jack Jones, a man also struggling with intimacy and authenticity.
Their connection is tested when an advanced AI tool begins shaping their interactions — revealing truths neither is prepared to face.
This storyline explores:
- the ache of loneliness
- emotional masking
- the hope and fear of new connection
- how AI can reflect (or distort) our deepest wounds
2. PAUL & PAULA — The Illusion of Compatibility
Paul Rhodes and Paula Sumner are matched through the same experimental AI system.
What begins as flirtation becomes an unsettling mirror of emotional patterns, as the system influences timing, expectations, and outcomes.
This storyline explores:
- curated intimacy
- algorithmic matchmaking
- emotional manipulation
- the question: Are we choosing each other, or are we being chosen?
3. CHRISTINA & PARKER — The Cost of Control
Christina Humphries, recovering from past betrayal, is drawn into a digital connection with Parker Hale, whose authenticity becomes increasingly uncertain.
Here the AI’s interference grows darker, exposing how easily technology can shape desire, trust, and identity.
This storyline explores:
- emotional vulnerability
- identity construction
- truth vs. presentation
- the psychological consequences of algorithmic influence
Why This Film Matters
First Impressions taps directly into cultural conversations about:
- AI in dating & relationships
- Digital loneliness
- Emotional simulation
- Authenticity vs. curation
- The future of human intimacy
It is timely, relevant, and artistically driven — a prestige series with commercial viability.
Themes
Across all three storylines, the series examines:
- How AI reshapes dating and emotional expectations
- The gap between who we are and who we present
- Loneliness in the digital age
- Trust, vulnerability, and emotional risk
- How technology can amplify — or exploit — human longing
This is not a sci-fi series about gadgets or machines.
It is a deeply human story about connection in a world that increasingly mediates emotion through algorithms.
Tone & Style
Emotional. Intimate. Thought-provoking.
Comparable to:
- Her
- Black Mirror (emotional episodes)
- Scenes From a Marriage
- Normal People
- Ex Machina (psychological undertones)
Every episode feels cinematic — grounded, atmospheric, and character-forward.
Series Format
- Genre: Grounded Sci-Fi / Psychological Drama
- Format: Hour-long anthology with interconnected arcs
- Season Structure: Limited series with potential expansion
- Target Platforms: HBO, Netflix, Apple TV+, Amazon, Hulu, FX
- Audience Appeal: Fans of elevated sci-fi with emotional depth
Current Status
- Script completed (42 pages)
- Story structure established
- Characters and arcs developed
- Seeking development partnerships, producers, and platform interest
Creative Team
Creator / Producer: Margaux Amie
A women-led, minority-owned creative voice focused on intimate, character-driven storytelling across film and television.
Additional collaborators TBA.
