The Peripheral

Stuck in a small Appalachian town, a young woman’s only escape from the daily grind is playing advanced video games. She is such a good player that a company sends her a new video game system to test…but it has a surprise in store. It unlocks all of her dreams of finding a purpose, romance, and glamour in what seems like a game…but it also puts her and her family in real danger.

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Drama

The Peripheral

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Drama

Created By: Scott B. Smith
First Aired on: Oct 20, 2022
Popularity: 22.63: 1,177 votes
Networks
Production: Kilter Films (US)Amazon Studios (US)Warner Bros. Television (US)
Status: Canceled: Show Canceled

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 8 episodes

Season 1

Aired 3 years ago

8 Episodes

Episode 1Pilot73 min
Stuck 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.
Episode 2Empathy Bonus65 min
Mercenaries 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.
Episode 3Haptic Drift72 min
Flynne and Wilf work together to find Aelita. Meanwhile, Burton takes steps to eliminate a new threat.
Episode 4Jackpot59 min
Flynne’s health takes a turn. Wilf visits Flynne in Clanton, deepening their relationship. Flynne learns the truth about her future.
Episode 5What About Bob?59 min
Flynne’s life is threatened again, forcing her to confront Cherise.