The Peripheral
Overview
A young woman living in a remote Appalachian town finds solace from her monotonous life in advanced video gaming. Her exceptional skills catch the attention of a tech company, which sends her a cutting-edge gaming system for testing. However, this new device reveals more than just a virtual world; it offers glimpses of purpose, romance, and excitement. Unfortunately, as her dreams come alive, she soon realizes that the game poses genuine threats to her and her family, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy in a perilous way.
Episodes
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1
Pilot
Living in a bleak small town with limited opportunities, Flynne Fisher, a talented gamer, juggles a dull job to care for her veteran brother and sick ...
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2
Empathy Bonus
A group of mercenaries attacks the family house. In her quest for answers, Flynne reconnects with the headset and discovers it's not just a game—it'...
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3
Haptic Drift
Flynne and Wilf join forces to track down Aelita. At the same time, Burton takes action to deal with a looming danger.
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4
Jackpot
Flynne's condition worsens, prompting concern. Meanwhile, Wilf makes a trip to Clanton to see Flynne, which brings them closer together. During this t...
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5
What About Bob?
Once more, Flynne finds herself in a perilous situation, prompting her to face off against Cherise.
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6
Fuck You and Eat Shit
Flynne and Wilf uncover Aelita's connections to the Neoprims, who are plotting to obliterate London as it currently exists. Meanwhile, Inspector Lowbe...
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7
The Doodad
Flynne, Burton, and Conner gather with Lowbeer, who challenges them in a significant way. At the same time, Ella finds herself in a perilous situation...
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8
The Creation of a Thousand Forests
Lev undermines Flynne's therapy efforts. Meanwhile, Ash stumbles upon an unexpected partner. Wilf uncovers some disturbing revelations regarding Aelit...
