The Peripheral (2022)
Kernel Score: 85% · 1,279 ratings
Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
First aired: 2022-10-20
Seasons: 1 · 8 episodes
Where to watch The Peripheral
- Stream: Prime Video
- Free with ads: Prime Video (free with ads), Amazon MX Player
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
The Peripheral parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that The Peripheral is a TV-MA sci-fi series with violence and reviewer-noted ideological framing of gender roles.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Depicts war veterans, dangerous virtual-reality scenarios, and physical fighting in a cyberpunk setting.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Chloë Grace Moretz as Flynne Fisher
- Gary Carr as Wilf Netherton
- Jack Reynor as Burton Fisher
- T'Nia Miller as Cherise Nuland
- Katie Leung as Ash
- Alex Hernandez as Tommy Constantine
- Austin Rising as Leon
- Eli Goree as Conner Penske
- Charlotte Riley as Aelita West
The Peripheral FAQ
Is The Peripheral good?
The Peripheral has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,279 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Peripheral?
In the US you can stream The Peripheral on Prime Video, watch it free with ads on Prime Video (free with ads) and Amazon MX Player and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is The Peripheral OK for kids?
The Peripheral is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that The Peripheral is a TV-MA sci-fi series with violence and reviewer-noted ideological framing of gender roles.
What shows are like The Peripheral?
If you liked The Peripheral, try Altered Carbon, Westworld, The Outer Limits and Doctor Who.