Upload (2020)

Kernel Score: 86% · 1,383 ratings

Genres: Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama

First aired: 2020-04-30

Seasons: 4 · 29 episodes

Where to watch Upload

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

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.

Upload parents' guide: ages 15+

Parents need to know that Upload is a TV-MA sci-fi comedy-drama about virtual-reality afterlives with adult relationship content.

  • Drinking, drugs & smoking: A little — Set in a near-future party/tech culture; light references to indulgent lifestyle rather than heavy drug use.

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

  • Robbie Amell as Nathan Brown
  • Andy Allo as Nora Antony
  • Allegra Edwards as Ingrid Kannerman
  • Zainab Johnson as Aleesha
  • Kevin Bigley as Luke
  • Owen Daniels as A.I. Guy

Upload FAQ

Is Upload good?

Upload has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,383 audience ratings.

Where can I watch Upload?

In the US you can stream Upload on Prime Video and Hulu and watch it free with ads on Prime Video (free with ads) and Amazon MX Player.

Is Upload OK for kids?

Upload is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Upload is a TV-MA sci-fi comedy-drama about virtual-reality afterlives with adult relationship content.

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