The Final War
An out-of-work actor finds a misguided purpose when he is hacked by a group claiming to be dissidents of the Chinese Military fighting an invisible war for the soul of humanity. What starts as a curious adventure quickly turns dark when his work surrounds him with the FBI, NSA, and high-profile filmmakers on the front lines of the fight against COVID.
Episodes
11 episodes
Surprise!
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:11
E9: Redacted
Finally, Max seeks help from "the federal agency." While they suggest Xi may be tied to the Chinese military rather than dissidents, it quickly becomes clear that they cannot be fully trusted, especially after Max's Freedom of Information An...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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53:14
E8: Independence Day
The final straw. Xi claims that there are non-human forces at play, and that Max's mind is no longer safe. Julia begins to help Max reclaim his agency against what reveals itself as an inevitable path toward insanity. Now at his breaking poi...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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52:19
E7: Sweet Dreams
Max finally confides in Julia, escalating Xi’s threats into the realm of science fiction. The opposing forces in Max's life begin to come to a crescendo, leading to a complete and total breakdown of his psyche. The tech billionaire is days a...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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54:57
E6: AI, Siddhartha, and Me
As the Covid-era protests erupt across the country, Max’s paranoia deepens. He seeks solace in a rekindled romance with Julia, but Xi’s omnipresence looms with assigned readings of Siddhartha and Nostradamus. Yikes. Xi also claims it’s time ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:00:33
E5: Fame-ish
Xi’s psychological grip intensifies, quoting private conversations from years prior, implying a vast backlog of conversations had on or around a phone. The hacker's manipulation pushes Max toward espionage-like activities involving pow...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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49:30
E4: The Bad Doctor
Max thrives in his new role in Los Angeles but remains haunted by Xi’s return. His career falters as the pandemic hits, and Xi reappears, offering purpose and peril, specifically surrounding a well-known doctor compromised by the Chinese Mil...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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54:20
E3: Sorry Hillary
The hacker continues targeting those close to Max, including another ex-girlfriend, Hillary. After the hacker takes a different approach, Max temporarily believes he has outsmarted Xi. However, the hacker's influence persists, as they contin...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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42:23
E2: Toilet Paper Day
Chaos ensues when a college student who studies AI accuses Max of hacking them. As suspicion mounts, Max explores various explanations, from an elaborate prank to a role-prepping tactic by Hollywood figures for his upcoming role on
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:04:10
