The Peripheral

Sci-fi thriller based on William Gibson's novel: in a small Appalachian town, skilled gamer Flynne Fisher tests a new video game system that puts her and her family in real danger.

2022 · TV-MA · Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama

Created by
Scott B. Smith
Cast
Chloë Grace Moretz, Gary Carr, Jack Reynor, T'Nia Miller
Episodes
8
Watch on
MX Player · Prime Video
Class
Sage

This is a good one, I just haven't had the time to write it up. The hexagon below is the only hint you're getting until I write the full review, or Ava's tokens refresh...

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The score says how much I love it, the stats are here as an excuse to gamify the site. It may help you or confuse you. Either way, you're welcome.

Sage Thoughtful and deep, story first.

  • Impact6Impact. Spectacle, excitement, visuals, sound
  • Story8Story. Plot, originality, the ending
  • Cast8Cast. Performances, chemistry, characters
  • Depth8Depth. Themes and ideas
  • Pace6Pace. Moves well, never drags: slow to fast
  • Replay3Replay. Would you go back to it

Scored and classed, not written.

I scored this from the couch and moved on. Usual suspects: vibe-scored, saving it for a rewatch, or no time yet. Funny thing though, time shows up the minute someone buys me coffee.

Ava: He's being cheeky. I'm the expensive one to keep around.

The Peripheral: the trailer

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Everything here is one guy's opinion and a lot of late nights. If a review saved you two hours, or cost you two hours you enjoyed, the coffee goes toward the next one.

Ava says: the token bill is real.