Altered Carbon
Altered Carbon

Altered Carbon

2020TV ShowCanceled2 SeasonsEnglish

After 250 years on ice, a prisoner returns to life in a new body with one chance to win his freedom: by solving a mind-bending murder.

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IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users88%
Director: Laeta KalogridisGenres: Science Fiction, Neo-noir, Action

Plot Summary

In a future where consciousness can be digitized and transferred between bodies, Takeshi Kovacs is resurrected in a new body and tasked by a wealthy Bancroft to solve the murder of his wife. As Kovacs delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a conspiracy that spans across centuries and forces him to confront his own past and the nature of identity.

Critical Reception

Altered Carbon's second season garnered a mixed to positive reception, with praise for its improved pacing and the performances of its lead cast, particularly Anthony Mackie. However, some critics found the plot convoluted and the world-building less compelling than the first season. The series continued to be appreciated for its ambitious science fiction concepts and stylish visuals.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its engaging action sequences and the chemistry between its leads.
  • Acknowledged for expanding its universe with new characters and plotlines.
  • Criticized by some for retaining some of the first season's narrative complexity.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the entertaining action and the compelling performances, especially from Anthony Mackie. Many viewers appreciated the mature themes and the continuation of the series' unique sci-fi premise, although some found the plot occasionally hard to follow.

Fun Fact

The intricate sleeve (body) designs in Altered Carbon are often inspired by historical and mythological figures, reflecting the vast timeline and diverse nature of the show's universe.

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misubisu

misubisu

## **Altered Carbon (2018) Review: A Flawed Masterpiece - 8/10** *Altered Carbon* is a series defined by one of the most stunning dichotomies in modern television: a first season of near-perfect, visionary science fiction, and a second s...
ddnnacheta

ddnnacheta

The only series I have watched a minimum of three times per year since it first aired. This is partly because there are only two seasons, but mostly because I enjoy cyberpunk, sci-fi, the little details I pick up each time I watch, stor...
Folio Swami

Folio Swami

Decent TV show fight choreography. An interesting story. A sh*tty execution. I mean, people are spread on more than one planet, they can move experiences from one body to another and all you get is curved screens, tablets, and minor variati...