A replicant is a fictional bioengineered being in the 1982 film Blade Runner, and in its 2017 sequel Blade Runner 2049. The Nexus-series of replicants are virtually identical to adult humans but, depending on the model, some possess superior strength, speed, agility, resilience, and intelligence to varying degrees.

Is K a human or a replicant?

In contrast to Deckard in the first film, a human blade runner who suspects that what he thinks are his real memories might actually be implanted, K is a replicant blade runner, who begins to suspect that his implanted memories are actually real.

Is Lieutenant Joshi a human?

In a movie full of replicants and artificial intelligence, Lieutenant Joshi is one of the few human characters in Blade Runner 2049. Playing Joshi, Robin Wright commands the respect and attention that the role requires.