Altered Carbon Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
2018 · Netflix · Status: Canceled · Rated: TV-MA
Frequently Asked Questions About Altered Carbon
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Altered Carbon have?
Altered Carbon has 2 seasons and 18 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on February 2, 2018 to February 27, 2020.
Is Altered Carbon renewed, ended, or canceled?
Altered Carbon has been officially canceled and will not return for additional seasons.
How long does it take to binge watch Altered Carbon?
It takes 15h 4m (904 minutes) to watch the complete run of Altered Carbon. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 8 days. Possible with dedication! Finishing this 15.1-hour series over Saturday and Sunday requires around 7.6 hours of viewing each day.
What is the highest-rated episode of Altered Carbon?
The highest-rated episode is Season 1, Episode 4 ("Force of Evil"), which holds an outstanding rating of 7.7/10 based on 81 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch Altered Carbon?
Altered Carbon is available for streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Altered Carbon?
Altered Carbon has an official content rating of TV-MA. It is intended for mature adult audiences and may contain explicit language, intense violence, or sexual themes.
Who are the lead actors in Altered Carbon?
The primary ensemble cast includes Renée Elise Goldsberry as Quellcrist Falconer (age 55), Chris Conner as Poe (age 51), Dichen Lachman as Reileen Kawahara (age 44), Martha Higareda as Kristin Ortega (age 43).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Renée Elise Goldsberry | Quellcrist Falconer | 55 |
| Chris Conner | Poe | 51 |
| Dichen Lachman | Reileen Kawahara | 44 |
| Martha Higareda | Kristin Ortega | 43 |
| Ato Essandoh | Vernon Elliot | 54 |
| Joel Kinnaman | Takeshi Kovacs | 46 |
| James Purefoy | Laurens Bancroft | 62 |
| Kristin Lehman | Miriam Bancroft | 54 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Altered Carbon are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.