Where to start withAltered Carbon
2 versions · originally a series, 2018
Themes: Artificial Intelligence, Immortality, Corporate Conspiracy, Identity, Transhumanism.
Start with Altered Carbon (Laeta Kalogridis, 2018) — the series. Altered Carbon exists in 2 versions across media, beginning as a series in 2018; each is ranked below by what it does best.
Altered Carbon explores the gritty intersection of transhumanist technology and noir detective tropes through the eyes of Takeshi Kovacs.
✦ Most fans start here
Altered Carbon (2018)
The original tv
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Laeta Kalogridis · Series · 2018
Altered Carbon (2018) serves as the definitive live-action introduction, grounding the series in a high-budget cyberpunk aesthetic that effectively establishes the complex mechanics of consciousness transfer and investigation.
2020 film
Altered Carbon: Resleeved
Yoshiyuki Okada · Film · 2020
Altered Carbon: Resleeved (2020) offers a stylized anime perspective on the franchise, emphasizing kinetic action sequences and yakuza-inspired world-building that complements the broader scope of the original television series.
Common questions
What order should I watch Altered Carbon in?
You should start by watching the two seasons of the Altered Carbon television series. After finishing the main series, you can watch the standalone animated film Altered Carbon: Resleeved to see an additional story set within the same universe.
Is Altered Carbon: Resleeved a sequel to the show?
Altered Carbon: Resleeved is an animated movie that serves as a spin-off rather than a direct chronological sequel to the Altered Carbon television series. It features a separate narrative that explores the same world and core concepts found in the main show.
How long is the Altered Carbon television series?
The Altered Carbon television series consists of two seasons. The first season was released in 2018, followed by a second season. You can complete the entire main narrative of the show by watching these two installments before moving on to the film.
Should I watch Altered Carbon before the movie?
Yes, it is recommended to watch the Altered Carbon television series before viewing the animated film Altered Carbon: Resleeved. Watching the series first provides the necessary context regarding the world and the mechanics of the universe established in the source material.