Altered Carbon is a neo-noir science fiction series set in a dystopian future. Based on the 2002 novel by Richard K. Morgan, the show follows Takeshi Kovacs, a former soldier turned investigator, as he investigates the death of a wealthy man. In a world where technology has advanced to the point of allowing people to store their consciousness in a disk implanted in their spine, Kovacs must uncover the truth about the murder and the mysteries surrounding the man's death. With a strong cast and an intriguing plot, Altered Carbon is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.