2022 · 1 season · Sci-Fi, Thriller, Drama
The Peripheral is Prime Video's ambitious sci-fi thriller based on William Gibson's novel, following Flynne Fisher — a woman in near-future rural Appalachia — who discovers that a mysterious device connects her to a far-future London, and that both timelines may be in danger. Starring Chloë Grace Moretz, the show delivers stunning visuals and genuinely mind-bending time-travel mechanics.
The Peripheral streams on Prime Video, included with any Amazon Prime subscription. Season 1 has 8 episodes.
Yes — The Peripheral is adapted from William Gibson's 2014 novel. Gibson is the author of Neuromancer and widely considered the father of cyberpunk.
As of 2025, Amazon cancelled The Peripheral after Season 1, despite strong critical reviews and fan enthusiasm.
Chloë Grace Moretz stars as Flynne Fisher. Jack Reynor plays her brother Burton, and Gary Carr plays Wilf Netherton in the future timeline.
The show's dual-timeline structure and dense sci-fi concepts can be confusing at first, but the show rewards patient viewers. The time-travel rules become clearer by episode 3.