Series synopsis
The Fear Index is a British drama television series that premiered on Sky Atlantic on February 10, 2022. It ended on February 10, 2022. It stars Josh Hartnett, Arsher Ali, Leila Farzad and Grégory Montel.
Dr. Alex Hoffman, an American ex-pat physicist, creates an AI-driven system that exploits fear in the financial markets and operates at lightning speed to make big returns. But on the day of launch, Alex’s sanity is shaken after he is viciously attacked at his home by a man who knows all of his security codes. After more unexplained occurrences, Alex becomes convinced he’s being framed.
Premise
Dr. Alex Hoffman, an American ex-pat physicist, creates an AI-driven system that exploits fear in the financial markets and operates at lightning speed to make big returns. But on the day of launch, Alex’s sanity is shaken after he is viciously attacked at his home by a man who knows all of his security codes. After more unexplained occurrences, Alex becomes convinced he’s being framed.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Josh Hartnett as Alex Hoffman
- Arsher Ali as Hugo
- Leila Farzad as Gabby Hoffman
- Grégory Montel as Detective Leclerc
- Aïssa Maïga as Marieme Sagnane
Guest cast
- Sam Naz as TV News Anchor (uncredited)
- Derek Siow as Lin Ju-Long
- Niseema Theillaud as Marie-Claude
- Roderick Hill as Quant
- Kevin Ezekiel Ogunleye as Quant
- Jerry Killick as Karp
- Éric Savin as Maurice Genoud
- Eurydice El-Etr as Marie
- Zsófia Miklós as Police Officer
- Kira Kapusi as Amber
- Ágota Dunai as Quant (uncredited)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | February 10, 2022 | February 10, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Dr Alex Hoffman is attacked on the eve of the launch of his revolutionary AI, but not before receiving a mysterious antique book. |
February 10, 2022 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 When VIXAL-4 profits from a human disaster, Dr Hoffman becomes increasingly paranoid and his investors grow concerned. |
February 10, 2022 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Dr Hoffman’s paranoia reaches fever pitch after the intruder from the break-in invites him to a dilapidated hotel. |
February 10, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Sky Atlantic |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 10, 2022 |
| Last aired | February 10, 2022 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |