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The Peripheral

2022–2022 Drama • Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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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Overview

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.

Series Snapshot

Status
Released
Total Seasons
1
Total Episodes
8
First Air Date
Oct 20, 2022
Most Recent Air Date
Dec 1, 2022
Network / Platform
Amazon Prime Video
Original Language
ar-SA

Themes

Tone & Style

  • World-building and concept-heavy arcs are central to the experience.
  • Compact season structure keeps the narrative focused and fast-moving.
  • Completed run offers a finite, binge-friendly arc.

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Rating
18.8
Seasons
1
Episodes
8

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Seasons

Season 1

2022 • 8 episodes

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