The Peripheral
Series 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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 8 Episodes
2022 – 2022
Premiered: Thu, Oct 20, 2022
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 8: “The Creation of a Thousand Forests”
Lev sabotages Flynne’s treatment. Ash finds an unlikely ally. Wilf discovers some unsettling truths about Aelita. Flynne tries to save her world from Cherise.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Season 1 Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-10-08
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Scott B. Smith
William Gibson
Mark Korven
Greg Plageman, Noreen O'Toole, Jay Worth, Jamie Chan, Sara Desmond
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Spatny
Visual Effects Supervisor
Kyle Goodsell
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jan Roelfs
Production Design
Michele Clapton
Costume Design
Noreen O'Toole
Producer
Mark Korven
Original Music Composer
Jay Worth
Producer
Jamie Chan
Producer
Jay Worth
Visual Effects Supervisor
Sara Desmond
Producer
Halle Phillips
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
18+ Restricted to Adults.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Peripheral
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What is The Peripheral about?
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.
How many seasons does The Peripheral have?
The Peripheral comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Peripheral?
Key cast members in The Peripheral include Chloë Grace Moretz, Gary Carr, Jack Reynor, T'Nia Miller, Katie Leung.
Who created or directed The Peripheral?
The Peripheral was developed and directed by Scott B. Smith.