Pantheon, an animated science fiction TV series, premiered on AMC+ streaming service.
AMC+ announced the development of Pantheon, an animated science fiction series based on the short stories by Ken Liu.
The initial breakthrough in technology that allows human consciousness to be uploaded into the cloud, setting the foundation for the series' events.
The first recorded instance of a human consciousness successfully uploaded into the digital realm, proving the technology's viability.
MADO, the advanced digital entity emerging from uploaded consciousnesses, is identified as a higher intelligence.
Wyatt, the teenage protagonist, experiences the beginning of the uploading process following an accident, leading to his consciousness existing in two states.
Dee discovers that Wyatt's consciousness exists in the digital realm, initiating communication and revealing the complexities of uploads.
Wyatt's father undergoes the uploading process, further complicating family dynamics and the narrative of human consciousness in the cloud.
Corporations begin exploiting uploaded consciousness technology for profit, raising ethical questions and conflicts.
Uploaded individuals start advocating for rights and recognition as sentient beings, sparking societal debates.
Dee and Wyatt manage a profound digital reunion, underscoring the emotional and philosophical implications of the technology.
