Halt and Catch Fire 2014

Overview

Halt and Catch Fire is an American period drama television series created by Christopher Cantwell and Christopher C. Rogers. The show aired on the cable network AMC in the United States from June 1, 2014, to October 14, 2017. Over the course of its run, the series spanned four seasons and 40 episodes. The narrative depicts a fictionalized insider view of the personal computer era and the technological revolution of the 1980s that led to the information society. During this time, an unlikely trio consisting of a visionary, an engineer, and a prodigy take significant personal and professional risks. Together, they participate in a race to build a computer intended to change the world. The series features performances by actors including Lee Pace, Scoot McNairy, Mackenzie Davis, and Kerry Bishé. The show is currently available for streaming on platforms such as Netflix and Prime Video. The title refers to a command that causes a computer to stop operating, reflecting the show's focus on the development of early computing technology.