Where to start
Altered Carbon
2 versions · originally a series, 2018
Themes: Artificial Intelligence, Immortality, Corporate Conspiracy, Identity, Transhumanism.
Altered Carbon explores the gritty intersection of transhumanist philosophy and noir detective tropes through the lens of immortal consciousness.
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Altered Carbon (2018)
The original tv
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Laeta Kalogridis · Series · 2018
Altered Carbon (2018) serves as the definitive entry point, delivering a sprawling, high-budget live-action spectacle that perfectly captures the neon-soaked atmosphere and complex world-building of this dystopian cyberpunk universe.
2020 film
Altered Carbon: Resleeved
Yoshiyuki Okada · Film · 2020
Altered Carbon: Resleeved (2020) shifts the franchise into an intense, stylized anime format, condensing the series' core themes of identity and corporate corruption into a focused, action-heavy investigation on planet Latimer.
Common questions
What order should I watch Altered Carbon in?
You should begin with the 2018 television series Altered Carbon to establish the core narrative and world-building. Once you have completed the series, you can watch the 2020 movie Altered Carbon: Resleeved, which serves as a standalone expansion within the established universe of the franchise.
Is Altered Carbon: Resleeved a direct sequel to the 2018 show?
Altered Carbon: Resleeved is not a direct plot continuation of the 2018 television series. It is a separate animated film that explores the same cyberpunk universe and concepts found in Altered Carbon, allowing viewers to experience a different story within the same thematic framework.
How long is the Altered Carbon franchise content?
The Altered Carbon franchise consists of the 2018 television series and the 2020 movie titled Altered Carbon: Resleeved. While the series offers a multi-episode narrative structure, the movie provides a feature-length experience, giving fans multiple ways to engage with the property's established science fiction setting.
Can I watch Altered Carbon: Resleeved before the series?
While you can technically watch Altered Carbon: Resleeved independently, it is recommended to watch the 2018 Altered Carbon series first. The series provides the necessary context for the unique technology and societal rules that define the world, making the experience of the movie more coherent for new viewers.