Is Deckard a replicant? For sci-fi enthusiasts, this question has been plaguing serious discussions and late-night debates since 1982. Oddly enough, the 2017 sequel Blade Runner 2049 did not overtly answer this question, even though the Ridley Scott “final cut” of Blade Runner in 2007 seems to fully suggest that Deckard is, in fact, not human. However, fans who are hoping that this question and debate will continue in the Blade Runner universe should curb their expectations. The new Michelle Yeoh-led sequel series, Blade Runner 2099, will not feature an appearance from Rick Deckard at all.
Speaking to Polygon, Blade Runner 2099 showrunner Silka Luisa said outright that Deckard will not appear in the show. “Harrison Ford is not in the show,” Luisa said. But it turns out that doesn’t mean the new series won’t reference the backstory of the Blade Runner universe. Here’s what to know about how the canon of Blade Runner 2099 connects to the past, even though Deckard won’t be around.
