“The Peripheral” is an American science fiction television series that was created by Scott B. Smith. The series is loosely based on the 2014 book of the same name, written by William Gibson. The series is set roughly a decade in the future, with new technology that has subtly altered society. It follows a gamer who is delivered a connection to an alternate reality as well as a dark future of her own.
"The Peripheral" is a science fiction thriller that involves parallel timelines and explores themes related to technology, virtual reality, and societal implications. The story revolves around Flynne Fisher, played by Chloë Grace Moretz, a woman in a near-future America who discovers a connection to a virtual reality game and a distant future.
The series has an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. It’s based on director Peter Sohn’s life with his parents immigrating to the USA from Korea - not speaking English and settling into the Bronx.