: Set in 2032, the pilot introduces Flynne Fisher ( Chloe Grace Moretz ), a gifted gamer in a rural, economically stagnant town who accidentally connects to a "sim" that is actually London 70 years in the future.

A summary of the between the show and William Gibson's book.

While the show was initially renewed for a second season, Amazon later rescinded the order following the 2023 Hollywood strikes, leaving the story on a cliffhanger.

Explaining the (the apocalyptic event mentioned in the series).