Upload
2020
Original language: English
- comedy
- sci-fi & fantasy
- drama
The story
In 2033, people who are near death can be “uploaded” into virtual reality hotels run by 6 tech firms. Cash-strapped Nora lives in Brooklyn and works customer service for the luxurious “Lakeview” digital afterlife. When L.A. party-boy/coder Nathan’s self-driving car crashes, his high-maintenance girlfriend uploads him permanently into Nora’s VR world.
What it’s like
Bright, clean digital daylight with a glossy, polished sheen, the kind of sterile luxury that makes every hotel corridor and lakeside view look slightly too perfect. Much of the look contrasts that sheen with grimy, warm-toned Brooklyn apartments and crowded streets, so the real world feels tactile and the afterlife feels like a beautifully lit showroom. The score is light and bouncy, with plucked strings and a soft pulse of synth, and the sound design fills the virtual spaces with gentle chimes and the quiet hum of server rooms. Episodes move at a brisk comedic clip, with quick banter and well-timed reaction shots, though they often pause for stillness when characters drift into loneliness or grief. The vibe is warm, upbeat and faintly wistful, a cozy-melancholy comedy with an undertone of unease about who profits from our afterlives. It suits a lazy weekend binge, a comfort rewatch, or background viewing while cooking. The violence is minimal and mostly off-screen, with dark themes handled lightly. It suits viewers who want romance, humor and sci-fi curiosity with no gore, and who enjoy a gentle take on mortality.
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