The Peripheral (2022–2022)
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The Peripheral revolves around Flynne Fisher, a woman in a near-future America in which technology has started to subtly alter society. Flynne discovers a hidden connection to a very different reality — and the dark future of her own.
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- 01
PilotStuck in a small town without many prospects, Flynne Fisher is a brilliant gamer who works a dead end job to support her veteran brother and ailing mother. When her brother enlists her help playing an advanced video game known as a SIM , Flynne sees something she shouldn't, bringing real life danger to the family's doorstep. - 02
Empathy BonusMercenaries raid the family home. Seeking answers, Flynne returns to the headset and learns it is not a game, but a time machine that goes 70 years into the future. Flynne makes a deal with Wilf and Lev and agrees to help find Aelita. - 03
Haptic DriftFlynne and Wilf work together to find Aelita. Meanwhile, Burton takes steps to eliminate a new threat.
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Season01
- S01E01Season's bestPilotOctober 20, 2022Stuck in a small town without many prospects, Flynne Fisher is a brilliant gamer who works a dead end job to support her veteran brother and
- S01E02Empathy BonusOctober 20, 2022Mercenaries raid the family home. Seeking answers, Flynne returns to the headset and learns it is not a game, but a time machine that goes 7
- S01E03Haptic DriftOctober 27, 2022Flynne and Wilf work together to find Aelita. Meanwhile, Burton takes steps to eliminate a new threat.
- S01E04
JackpotNovember 3, 2022Flynne’s health takes a turn. Wilf visits Flynne in Clanton, deepening their relationship. Flynne learns the truth about her future. - S01E05
What About Bob?November 10, 2022Flynne’s life is threatened again, forcing her to confront Cherise. - S01E06
Fuck You and Eat ShitNovember 17, 2022Flynne and Wilf discover Aelita’s ties to the Neoprims, who want to destory London as we know it. Inspector Lowbeer makes her appearance in - S01E07
The DoodadNovember 24, 2022Flynne, Burton and Conner meet with Lowbeer and are put to the test. Meanwhile, Ella’s life is in danger, and Tommy deals with the Sheriff a - S01E08
The Creation of a Thousand ForestsDecember 1, 2022Lev sabotages Flynne’s treatment. Ash finds an unlikely ally. Wilf discovers some unsettling truths about Aelita. Flynne tries to save her w
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