The series explores high-concept philosophical and social themes characteristic of William Gibson's cyberpunk roots:
: This refers to the series of catastrophic events (pandemics, environmental collapse, and war) that wiped out most of humanity between Flynne’s time and the future London.
The narrative centers on Flynne (Chloë Grace Moretz) and her brother Burton (Jack Reynor), who earn money as professional VR gamers. Flynne accepts a job to beta-test a cutting-edge headset, only to realize she is piloting a "peripheral"—a bio-mechanical avatar—in a future London.
: Flynne’s rural, struggling town stands in stark contrast to the opulent, yet hollow, futuristic London, highlighting how technology often widens the gap between the "haves" and "have-nots". Viewing with English Subtitles