(Using her enhanced reflexes) "He’s got a gun! Watch out!"
"Then why am I the one with a target on my back? I didn't ask for any of this." The Peripheral subtitles English S01E05
In the future, Flynne (in her Peripheral body) meets with Wilf Netherton to uncover why Aelita West went missing. (Using her enhanced reflexes) "He’s got a gun
"We need to get you out of that chair. It’s killing you." 3. The Confrontation on the Bridge "We need to get you out of that chair
In this episode, the tension shifts from the futuristic London back to Flynne's "stub" (her present-day timeline). The arrival of serves as the primary threat, showcasing how the future can reach back and touch the past with physical violence. Flynne’s brother, Burton, and his veteran friends use their military tech to defend their home, while Flynne struggles with the physical toll the headset is taking on her brain.
"Aelita wasn't just a thief. She was trying to save something."