More than 300 years in the future, society has been transformed by new technology, leading to human bodies being interchangeable and death no longer being permanent. Takeshi Kovacs is the only surviving soldier of a group of elite interstellar warriors who were defeated in an uprising against the new world order. His mind was imprisoned for centuries until impossibly wealthy businessman Laurens Bancroft offers him the chance to live again. Kovacs will have to do something for Bancroft, though, if he wants to be resurrected. Bancroft’s request of Kovacs is to solve a murder—Bancroft’s. “Altered Carbon” is based on Richard K. Morgan's cyberpunk noir novel of the same name. Alter Carbon is a science-fiction television series set in a distant future where technology has advanced significantly. In this world, gadgets and technology play a crucial role in society, and many devices have become essential to everyday life. One of the most significant advancements in technology in the world of Alter Carbon is the ability to transfer human consciousness into new bodies, or “sleeves.” This has led to a society where people can effectively live forever by transferring their consciousness into new bodies as their old ones age or wear out.