Watch Altered Carbon

Altered Carbon is an outrageously futuristic science fiction series which takes place 300 years in the future. The basic concept of the show is that human consciousness can be transferred from one physical body to another with the help of a unique device called a "stack."

The series primarily follows Takeshi Kovacs (played by Joel Kinnaman), a former elite soldier who is brought back to life after being locked in a digital prison for centuries. The show explores the complications which arise from the ability to change bodies including issues of class, race, sex, and morality.

The world-building of this show is exceptional. It takes the idea of a society where individuals can live forever and runs with it in a range of directions, from the rich who live in towering skyscrapers to the poor who are forced to live in the lower levels of society, where the living conditions are nightmarish. Furthermore, the technology is spectacular, with various holographic interfaces, flying cars, and weapons that can instantly vaporize a person.

The writing, the production values and performances all come together to create a spellbinding environment where there are numerous layers of intrigue and espionage that drive the narrative forward. It

Altered Carbon is a series that ran for 2 seasons (18 episodes) between February 2, 2018 and on Netflix