Flynne Fisher (Chloë Grace Moretz) is a brilliant gamer living in a small Appalachian town, struggling to pay for her mother’s medical care.

A post-apocalyptic future where the world has been decimated by a series of catastrophic events known as "The Jackpot," leaving behind a sparse, high-tech society controlled by oligarchs.

is a high-concept science fiction series on Amazon Prime Video that blends near-future cyberpunk with mind-bending time travel. Developed by Scott B. Smith and executive produced by the creators of Westworld , Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, the show is an adaptation of William Gibson’s 2014 novel . Core Premise & Plot The story is split between two distinct timelines:

Flynne discovers a cutting-edge "gaming" headset that is actually a . It transfers her consciousness into an avatar (a "peripheral") in future London. While "playing," she witnesses a murder that is real in that timeline, making her a target for powerful factions in both the present and the future. Key Concepts and Themes