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Netflix’s upcoming sci-fi show Altered Carbon might ask big questions about humanity’s role in a futurist dystopia, but there’s also a generous amount of kickass action.

Based on the book by Richard K. Morgan, Altered Carbon is set 300 years in the future where society is changed by a new technology which allows consciousness to be digitised – meaning death is no longer permanent.

Along with Blade Runner-inspired visuals, the show has some excellent action sequences – including one standout in an anti-gravity arena.

Joel Kinnaman leads the show (Picture: Netflix)

Speaking about the action sequences in the clip, star Joel Kinnaman says: ‘It’s incredibly raw. It was a pleasure to get to dive in headfirst.




‘The low-g sequence was about grabbing them and slamming them into your fist.’

Simple. We like it.

The fight scenes are some of the highlights of Altered Carbon (Picture: Netflix)

If you’re unsure whether that sounds like perfect weekend entertainment, you can check out our review of the show which praises its lofty ambition.

Along with Kinnaman, Altered Carbon stars James Purefoy, Martha Higareda, Chris Conner, Ato Essandoh and Will Yun Lee.

Altered Carbon releases on Netflix 2 February.

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