Altered Carbon
Seen it?2018 | 2 seasons | Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a short run with a modest audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for sci-fi fans. If you loved Black Mirror or Mr. Robot, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
- It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
60% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.6 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
1 win and 5 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a wide audience; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 406K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
- Season 12018 · 10 episodes · 7.4 out of 10Sunday
Season 22020 · 8 episodes · 6.3 out of 10Weeknight
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Cast & crew
Created by Laeta Kalogridis
- Anthony MackieTakeshi Kovacs
- Renée Elise GoldsberryQuellcrist Falconer
- Chris ConnerPoe
- Lela LorenDanica Harlan
- Simone MissickTrepp
- Torben LiebrechtColonel Ivan Carrera
- Dina ShihabiDig 301