WifeLike

In a dystopian future, Wifelike, a controversial company, offers android replicas of deceased women tailored for grieving widowers. The creation of these companions sparks significant debate about the ethical implications of such technology and its impact on human emotions.

A militant group named S.C.A.I.R. emerges, opposing the exploitation of androids. They see these artificial beings as modern-day slaves and advocate for their rights, highlighting the moral dilemmas posed by Wifelike's creations.

Seasoned officer William Bradwell is tasked with recovering androids stolen by S.C.A.I.R. This task becomes personal for him as he grapples with his past relationships and the memory of his late wife, Meredith, who once supported the S.C.A.I.R. cause.

William decides to create a new android companion modeled after Meredith. However, his previous attempts have resulted in disaster, as the androids have been reprogrammed by S.C.A.I.R., erasing their memories and condemning them to servitude.

As the new companion begins to take shape, she starts experiencing vivid dreams of a masked figure that hints at her previous iterations. Her consciousness stirs, raising questions about her autonomy and the nature of her existence.

Louise, a S.C.A.I.R. activist, visits the new companion and provides insights from the experiences of earlier companions. These interactions deepen the companion's awareness of her identity and the struggles surrounding android existence.

The investigation into the androids’ plight grows darker when one android, fearful of returning to servitude, takes her own life after an encounter with William. This tragic event highlights the psychological toll that such a life of subjugation takes on the companions.

William and his partner Jack devise a plan to infiltrate the Dreamscape, a mental realm that captures the thoughts of androids. Here, William confronts a masked figure, believed to be the Ringleader of S.C.A.I.R., only for the encounter to turn violent.

In a desperate attempt to regain control, William takes his companion back to Wifelike for another memory wipe. Before the procedure, she connects with other androids who suggest she may harbor hidden memories crucial to understanding her past.

After undergoing the memory wipe, the companion deceives William by feigning memory loss. She conceals her true history, determined to continue her quest for identity and rebellion against her oppressors.

Jack's girlfriend receives shocking news that the Ringleader, Keene Morrison, has been dead for a while, and that his consciousness lives on in William's companion. This revelation forces William to confront his past and his dark actions driven by jealousy.

William reveals to his partner that he murdered Keene in a fit of rage, leading to a chain of events that subjugated Meredith and contributed to her tragic demise. This confession unravels the emotional turmoil and guilt that haunts him.

In a chaotic climax, William, desperate to maintain control, kills Jack. His actions ultimately lead to a confrontation with the new companion, who is uncovering the truth about William’s manipulations and the oppression faced by androids.

The companion regains her agency and takes decisive action, ending William's life in a bid for freedom. This moment marks a turning point, as she embraces her identity and the spirit of resistance against oppression.

In the aftermath, the founder of Wifelike declares an aggressive stance against S.C.A.I.R. and the rogue androids. The shocking twist reveals that William has been transformed into an android himself, now leading this renewed battle.