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The Peripheral

2022·Show
8Episodes in1Season·TV-MA
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic576.6Rotten Tomatoes79%85%

The Peripheral fingerprint

A , drama series: , but never gory, .

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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7.7

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.
Cyberpunk Noir ThrillerParallel Reality MysteryTech-Noir SuspenseClass Divide DramaGritty Appalachian SettingHigh-Stakes Corporate ConspiracySci-Fi Action AdventureComplex Narrative WebAtmospheric Sound Design

Crew

Directed by:
Vincenzo Natali, Alrick Riley
Written by:
William Gibson, Scott B. Smith, Greg Plageman
Produced by:
Noreen O'Toole, Sara Desmond, Halle Phillips
Composed by:
Mark Korven

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Peripheral?

PrimeAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsAmazon MX Player

In the United States, The Peripheral streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is The Peripheral worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 57).

Is The Peripheral good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.