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I have to say I quite liked The Peripheral TV show, was kinda bummed that it got cancelled.

I liked the book as well.

I'm always puzzled by the feedback I see on The Peripheral. Granted, I haven't read the book, so I'm not comparing to anything.

But the show was interesting, compelling, and fun. It also ended satisfyingly and absolutely doesn't need another season: in fact, it's hard to imagine a second season that doesn't go downhill. Better to leave it as it is.

The series started off reasonably well but then quickly became typical (season 3) Westworld-style television, filled with superheroes and entirely devoid of any consequences for the characters' actions. I recommend watching the first few episodes, then pretending that the rest don't exist.

I think The Peripheral was renewed but went into total production limbo due to the strikes last year. It was then cancelled.

Ok yeah I looked it up it was renewed fast in early February 2023 but was cancelled in August