The Fear Index
Miniseries
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Network: Sky Atlantic
Season aired: 2022-02-10
Overview
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.
Episodes · 4
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.
Episode 2
When VIXAL-4 profits from a human disaster, Dr Hoffman becomes increasingly paranoid and his investors grow concerned.
Episode 3
Dr Hoffman’s paranoia reaches fever pitch after the intruder from the break-in invites him to a dilapidated hotel.
Episode 4
As VIXAL-4 exceeds its programming limits, Dr Hoffman races against the clock to stop what he might have inadvertently started.
