Upload is a popular television series in the science fiction genre with a sprinkling of comedy and drama. It was created by Greg Daniels who is known for adapting the British sitcom The Office in the United States of America. It was first released in 2020 and was well received. The success of the first season was followed by two more seasons that dropped in 2022 and 2023 respectively.
After the third season dropped, the buzz around its fourth season kickstarted with fans wondering whether it had been canceled or commissioned for a follow-up season. If you are wondering the same, this article is for you.
What Is Upload All About?
Upload is a sci-fi comedy-drama series that takes place in the year 2033. This is the time when human beings are able to “upload” their own selves and the best version of themselves for an afterlife.
The first season follows the death of Nathan Brown (Robbie Amell) who worked as a computer programmer. After he passes away at a premature age, he gets uploaded to the world of Lakeview which is considered affluent and rich.
However, things take a turn when his virtual self gets controlled by a girlfriend named Ingrid Kannerman (Allegra Edwards) who has a possessive nature. Unlike Brown, she is still alive in the world. While he tries to settle in the new virtual world, he creates a bond with a girl named Nora Anthony (Andy Allo) who is actually the representative of customer service from living.
She has her own struggles as she tries to fit into the pressure of her profession. She also has an ailing father on the verge of her. However, he does not wish to be uploaded into the digital realm. As she starts having feelings for Brown, she later on realizes that he was actually killed.
What Happened In The Last Season Of Upload?
The first season of Upload premiered on Amazon Prime Video on May 1, 2020. It consists of 10 episodes. The second season dropped on March 11, 2022, and it had a total of seven episodes. The third season premiered on October 20th, 2023 and it lasted till November 23rd the same year and had eight episodes.
In the final episode of the third season titled Flesh and Blood, we see how When both the Nates are caught and eventually detained as they try to unravel the crimes of the Horizen. At the same time, in the actual world people congregate in the apartment of Nate’s mother.
They try to compare their notes as they receive a call from the Nates. He reveals that the other Nate was murdered. But the audience is shocked when he reveals which of the Nate he actually is and which was deleted from the system.
What Can We Expect From The Fourth Season?
In March 2024, the makers of Upload announced that a fourth season has been greenlit which will be also the last season in the entire series. Since the third season ended on a strong cliffhanger, a lot can be expected from the much-awaited fourth season.
We also get to see the struggle of Nathan as one of his duplicates starts a relationship with Ingrid while the real one has feelings for Nora. However, it gets disrupted by the appearance of the duplicate one. In the final episode, Nathan is arrested and goes behind bars.
In the fourth and final season, we can expect that the main focus will be the arrest of Nathan. The makers will also take a closer look at Nathan’s fight for both his freedom as well as his newfound love. We can expect that the final season will be explosive and it will end the series on a very big note.
Do We Have A Release Date?
So far, the makers of Upload have not revealed the release date of Upload Season 4. They have only announced that it is going to be the final season and it’s gonna be the last time we will see the story unfold on our screens.
Who Is In The Cast?
In Upload Season 4, the main and familiar names from the previous season will be returning. This includes Robbie Amell (Nathan Brown), Andy Allo (Nora), and Allegra Edwards (Ingrid) are set to return.
Apart from them, Andrea Rosen (Lucy), Zainab Johnson (Aleesha), Kevin Bigley (Luke), Josh Banday (Ivan), and William B. Davis (David Choak) can also make a return in the final season. Upload boasts an interesting list of super-talented actors coming from different walks of life. We can also expect some new faces in the final season.
Conclusion
Upload remains an interesting franchise thanks to its unique and high concept. It deals with the theme of death and the afterlife with a touch of technology and futuristic brains. It deals with the fancy concept of uploading one’s self into the digital realm in the near future. However, as the story progresses, we quickly realize the good bad, and the horrible side of this technology.
The first season was well received not just for its concept but also for its taught writing and direction. The series is uplifted by the great performance of its ensemble cast of talented actors. The name of Greg Daniels gives another light to this show as he has been behind some of the most acclaimed sitcoms in the history of television.
Now the makers have announced that the series will conclude with its fourth season. This news has been a bittersweet thing for all the lovers of Upload. However, it’s much needed since the saying goes that all great stories deserve a great ending. We can hope that Upload gets a satisfying and strong ending that it truly deserves. Fans are now eagerly waiting for more updates on the final season of their beloved show.