The Peripheral
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Status:
Ended -
Season 1:
Ended on December 02, 2022 -
Watched: 0%
0 of 8 Episodes
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Season: 1
| # | Air Date | Episode Name | Watched? |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | Oct 21, 2022 | ||
| E2 | Oct 21, 2022 | ||
| E3 | Oct 28, 2022 | ||
| E4 | Nov 04, 2022 | ||
| E5 | Nov 11, 2022 | ||
| E6 | Nov 18, 2022 | ||
| E7 | Nov 25, 2022 | ||
| E8 | Dec 02, 2022 |
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Why Watch:
It offers a rigorous exploration of quantum causality paired with a hauntingly plausible vision of future societal collapse.Series Analysis:
The Peripheral stands as a truncated monument to the high-concept ambition of the early 2020s streaming gold rush; it bridged the gap between William Gibson’s predictive cynicism and the cinematic gloss of modern television. While its life was cut short, the series remains a significant artifact for its rejection of shiny, sterile futures—opting instead for a dual-timeline structure that interrogated the intersection of rural poverty and technological exploitation. It serves as a stark reminder of the fragile nature of prestige science fiction: a genre often sacrificed to the shifting priorities of corporate algorithms. Ultimately, the show’s enduring value lies in its portrayal of the stub—a narrative device that functions as a metaphor for our own precarious ecological and political trajectory.Tone: Cerebral, Fractured, Mercenary Last Updated: July 2025
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Trailer:
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Network:
Prime Video -
Seasons:
1 -
Years:
2022 - 2022 -
Genre:
Science Fiction, Drama, Action, Mystery -
Country:
United States -
Language:
English -
Rating:
TV-MA