The Peripheral

Season 1

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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.

Where to Watch Season 1

8 Episodes

Pilot
E1
PilotStuck in a small town without many prospects, Flynne Fisher is a brilliant gamer who works a dead end job to support her veteran brother and ailing mother. When her brother enlists her help playing an advanced video game known as a SIM , Flynne sees something she shouldn't, bringing real life danger to the family's doorstep.
Empathy Bonus
E2
Empathy BonusMercenaries raid the family home. Seeking answers, Flynne returns to the headset and learns it is not a game, but a time machine that goes 70 years into the future. Flynne makes a deal with Wilf and Lev and agrees to help find Aelita.
Haptic Drift
E3
Haptic DriftFlynne and Wilf work together to find Aelita. Meanwhile, Burton takes steps to eliminate a new threat.
Jackpot
E4
JackpotFlynne’s health takes a turn. Wilf visits Flynne in Clanton, deepening their relationship. Flynne learns the truth about her future.
What About Bob?
E5
What About Bob?Flynne returns to London and admits she's starting to trust Wilf. Back in present day, yet another attack is staged against Flynne and Burton resulting in more people being dragged into the plot. Flynne decides to take the fight to Cherise.
Fuck You and Eat Shit
E6
Fuck You and Eat ShitFlynne and Wilf discover Aelita’s ties to the Neoprims, who want to destory London as we know it. Inspector Lowbeer makes her appearance in London and demands to meet Flynne, Burton and Conner.
The Doodad
E7
The DoodadFlynne, Burton and Conner meet with Lowbeer and are put to the test. Meanwhile, Ella’s life is in danger, and Tommy deals with the Sheriff and Corbell Pickett his own way.
The Creation of a Thousand Forests
E8
The Creation of a Thousand ForestsLev sabotages Flynne’s treatment. Ash finds an unlikely ally. Wilf discovers some unsettling truths about Aelita. Flynne tries to save her world from Cherise.

Cast of Season 1

Chloë Grace MoretzFlynne Fisher
Gary CarrWilf Netherton
Jack ReynorBurton Fisher
T'Nia MillerCherise Nuland
Katie LeungAsh
Alex HernandezTommy Constantine
Austin RisingLeon
Eli GoreeConner Penske
Charlotte RileyAelita West

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Watch Season 1 Videos

The Peripheral: Season 1
The Peripheral: Season 1Trailer
The Peripheral: Inside Look
The Peripheral: Inside LookTrailer
The Peripheral: In The Weeks Ahead
The Peripheral: In The Weeks AheadTrailer
The Peripheral: The Villains Featurette
The Peripheral: The Villains FeaturetteTrailer