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Upload is an American science fiction comedy-drama television series created by Greg Daniels for Amazon Prime Video.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Upload is an American science fiction comedy-drama series on Prime Video. It explores a future where people can upload their consciousness into a virtual afterlife.

What it is

Set in 2033, the series follows Nathan Brown, a computer programmer who is uploaded to a digital afterlife called Lakeview after a premature death. The story centres on his new existence and his relationship with Nora, his living customer-service 'angel'.

Production and release

Created by Greg Daniels, Upload premiered on Prime Video on May 1, 2020. The series ran for four seasons, with Amazon confirming the fourth season as the final one.

Cast

The main cast includes Robbie Amell as Nathan Brown, Andy Allo as Nora Antony, Kevin Bigley, Allegra Edwards, Zainab Johnson, and Owen Daniels.

In short

  • Set in 2033 with digital afterlife.
  • Nathan Brown is the central character.
  • Premiered May 1, 2020 on Prime Video.
  • Four seasons, final season confirmed.
Canadian angle

Prime Video is available in Canada, so Canadian viewers can watch Upload on the same platform as other international audiences.

Quick questions

What is the TV show Upload about?
It is about a future where people can be uploaded into a virtual afterlife. The main story follows Nathan Brown after his death and Nora, the living customer-service representative who helps him.
Where can I watch Upload?
Upload is available on Prime Video, where it originally premiered and continues to stream.
How many seasons of Upload are there?
There are 4 seasons of Upload.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upload_(TV_series)
    Supports: Series premise, creator, premiere date, season count, and general cast information.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7826376/
    Supports: Series release year, premise, and availability details.
  3. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/us/show/upload/umc.cmc.2i6bmvi7ciaato2frxyv7fdlw
    Supports: Series description, main cast, and premise.
  4. Variety — https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/upload-renewed-final-season-4-amazon-prime-video-1235932033/
    Supports: Renewal for fourth and final season and Amazon Prime Video platform.
  5. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/upload
    Supports: Prime Video network, release date, genre, and season count.