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2020·Show
29Episodes in4Seasons·TV-MA
75
GreatGoodWatch score

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Funny, immersive world.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle6
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Plenty of satire and sharp wit

  • Satire & Parody8
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Dark Humor7

World

The future, class and money, and technology

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty8

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography8
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Live your best digital afterlife.

In 2033, people who are near death can be “uploaded” into virtual reality hotels run by 6 tech firms. Cash-strapped Nora lives in Brooklyn and works customer service for the luxurious “Lakeview” digital afterlife. When L.A. party-boy/coder Nathan’s self-driving car crashes, his high-maintenance girlfriend uploads him permanently into Nora’s VR world.
Cyberpunk DystopiaExistential Sci-Fi DramaClass Warfare SatireDigital Afterlife HorrorMelancholic RomancePhilosophical MysteryCorporate DystopiaPsychological ThrillerNear-Future Speculative FictionIdentity Crisis Narrative

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Upload

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Upload legally?

Upload is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Upload worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Upload rated?

TV-MANuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug useSuicide themesViolence

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, strong language, drug use, suicide themes, and violence.

How many seasons does Upload have?

4 seasons

It has 4 seasons with 29 episodes.

Do critics and audiences agree on Upload?

Critics78
Audiences73

Yes. Critics average 78 and audiences 73 out of 100, so both groups see Upload much the same way.

When did Upload air?

It ran from 2020 to 2025 and has ended.

What language is Upload in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Upload?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Upload in 133 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Upload use?

20 Minutes into the FutureFuture Food Is ArtificialOutgrown Such Silly SuperstitionsAlways MurderLove Interest ApotheosisEvil LudditeFalse Flag OperationDifferent for GirlsDriven to SuicideHot Guys Are BastardsMicrotransactionsRidiculous Future Inflationand 50 more

TV Tropes lists 62 storytelling tropes for Upload, including 20 Minutes into the Future, Future Food Is Artificial, Outgrown Such Silly Superstitions.