Series synopsis
Upload is an American comedy sci-fi & fantasy drama television series that premiered on Prime Video on April 30, 2020. It ended on August 25, 2025. It was created by Greg Daniels. It stars Robbie Amell, Andy Allo, Allegra Edwards and Zainab Johnson.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: Live your best digital afterlife.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Robbie Amell as Nathan Brown
- Andy Allo as Nora Antony
- Allegra Edwards as Ingrid Kannerman
- Zainab Johnson as Aleesha
- Kevin Bigley as Luke
- Julian Christopher as Ernie
- Josh Banday as Ivan Spelich
- Mackenzie Cardwell as Tinsley
Guest cast
- Owen Daniels as A.I. Guy
- Andrea Rosen as Lucy
- Megan Ferguson as Mildred
- Johnny Chavez as Nathan's Dad
- Serykah Aggerwhil as Rechna
- Greg Romero Wilson as Louie Cruz
- Charles Hewson as Dan the Orbit Guy
- Rebecca Delgado Smith as Female CHP Officer
- Judith Moreland as ER Nurse
- Julia Cho as ER Nurse #2
- AJ Rivera as Scanning Technician
- Amy Tolsky as Lady on Subway
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 29 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | April 30, 2020 | April 30, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 7 | March 10, 2022 | March 10, 2022 |
| Season 3 | 8 | October 19, 2023 | November 9, 2023 |
| Season 4 | 4 | August 25, 2025 | August 25, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Welcome to Upload After a self-driving car crash, Nathan is uploaded to Lakeview, his girlfriend’s family’s digital after-life, where he meets his customer service rep, Nora. |
April 30, 2020 |
| 2 |
Five Stars Nora tries to get her ratings up, so her boss will approve her dad’s upload loan. Nathan acclimates to his new world with the help of a Lakeview therapist. |
April 30, 2020 |
| 3 |
The Funeral Scientists attempt to download a consciousness back into a clone body. Nathan attends his own funeral and Nora uncovers a mystery surrounding his death. |
April 30, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Welcome Back, Mr. Brown While living with Ingrid, Nathan searches for Nora, who has fled off the grid. |
March 10, 2022 |
| 2 |
Dinner Party At a status-obsessed dinner, Nathan faces ghosts from his past. Nora flexes her programming skills as she steps into activism. |
March 10, 2022 |
| 3 |
Robin Hood Frustrated with the inequities at Lakeview, Nathan and Luke decide to redistribute some wealth with Ingrid's unwitting help. Nora undertakes a secretive mission. |
March 10, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ticking Clock Nora and a recently downloaded Nathan race to stop Freeyond before his head explodes. |
October 19, 2023 |
| 2 |
Strawberry Nathan and Nora struggle to make their relationship work, while Ingrid tries to make the best of her second shot at love. |
October 19, 2023 |
| 3 |
CyberDiscountDay The gang celebrates CyberDiscountDay while Nora discovers something game-changing: Nathan has been copied in Lakeview. |
October 26, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Wedding Weekend One Nathan celebrates a bitter-sweet wedding, but things are not what they seem and questions of sanity and religious faith are raised. A lonely AI Guy searches for romance. Aleesha prepares for her new responsibilities while Luke agonizes over their kiss back in Lakeview. |
August 25, 2025 |
| 2 |
Workload The bride and groom save up for their honeymoon. Horizen-Betta debuts a new, money-making technology. Luke tries to enjoy his job at Workload, and the AI Elevator Operator splits off an AI Girl and falls head over heels. |
August 25, 2025 |
| 3 |
Spa Day While on their honeymoon, the newlyweds uncover a dark secret. Luke and the AI Gardener head back into the Grey Zone on a rescue mission. Aleesha reveals surprising abilities and Nora and Ingrid share clues. |
August 25, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Prime Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 30, 2020 |
| Last aired | August 25, 2025 |
| Status | ended |