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.
First Air Year
2022
Seasons
1
Audience Score
7.7
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Series Snapshot
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.
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The Peripheral is a intense pick with high complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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What tone does The Peripheral have?
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Is The Peripheral easy to binge?
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