Altered Carbon: 101: Out of the Past (2018) — Screenplay
A revived prisoner in a new body must solve a complex murder to earn his freedom in a futuristic world.
- Written by
- Laeta Kalogridis, Richard Morgan
- Genre
- Drama, Science Fiction, Action
- Length
- 65 pages
This pilot is a masterclass in world-building, dropping viewers into a gritty, tech-drenched future without exposition dumps. Its pacing balances action with introspective beats, while the protagonist's arc—from detached survivor to reluctant investigator—offers a compelling study in character motivation and moral ambiguity.
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